In-Depth
Context is crucial in good reporting. These stories, which cover a multitude of topics, are about diving deep into the people, places, issues and solutions within Northeast Georgia.
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Reading System Improves Literacy in Area Special Education Programs
Northeast Georgia elementary teachers say Wilson Reading System, a phonics literacy program for special education children, has been successful in…
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Oconee County Schools is 70 Followers Away From Meeting Social Media Goal
The Oconee County Board of Education highlights gaining social media followers in its 2024-2025 plans to reach the community. With…
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The Unlikely Librarian: Director Makes Library a Safe Space for Pinewoods Community
It’s a cool October morning in Athens, and a light breeze stirs leaves across the freshly trimmed grass outside the…
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UGA Research Explores Link Between Structural Racism, Health Inequities
The University of Georgia School of Public Health launched the Family Matters Georgia study in partnership with the University of…
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Frost, Floods and Droughts: Georgia Farmers Grapple with Climate Extremes
The chirping of crickets and katydids echoed through the dense fields of vegetables, flowers and fruits at Diamond Hill Farm,…
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Community Store: Reducing Textile Waste with Fashionable Pieces
Clothing and textile waste are one of the most significant sources of pollution worldwide, nationally and in Northeast Georgia. While…
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How Athens is Prioritizing Support for Underrepresented Groups, Individual Needs
From a bilingual library to a music studio, Athens organizations are committed to creating safe and helpful spaces for the…
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Taking the Fast Track to UGA, Career in Family Dentistry
At 14, Alec Hall posed a simple question from the backseat of his dad’s car. “Well, why can’t I?” he…
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How an Undecided UGA Student Finally Made His Choice for President
Election day is just under six weeks away when I first meet Stephen Vest. It’ll be the first presidential election…
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Low-cost Animal Health Care Can Improve Shelter Overcrowding
Volunteers move quickly to tie down tent poles and tarps against the strong gusts of wind. These tents act as…