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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‘A Perfect Storm’: Athenians Carry the Weight of the Energy Burden
When Moesha Tutt opened her energy bill from Walton EMC in January, the nearly-$900 balance for a mere two…
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Clarke Central Offers Go Succeed Program to Provide Mentorship
Go Succeed is a mentorship program that provides college prep resources and career advice to high school students in Athens-Clarke…
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Jefferson Community Hosts 5K to Raise Money for Teacher with Breast Cancer
Heather Backer has spent 24 years of her life teaching in Jackson County schools, and as she fights a second…
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Harnessing the Sun: How Residential Solar Tackles Family Emissions
Hartwell, Georgia resident Patricia Burrows owns a completely self-sustaining home and feels proud to be a solar energy homeowner. “By…
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African-American Heritage Pathway Marks Athens Landmarks
Local historians are hoping to shine a spotlight on several lost and forgotten landmarks in Downtown Athens. They hope this…
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Athens Area Pagans Advocate for Freedom of Religion
A woman invites a group of her closest friends to spend a Wednesday evening together at her house in the…
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Local Residents With Disabilities Struggle To Get Jobs Amid Long Medicaid Lines
Sitting on a wooden booth inside Taziki’s Mediterranian Cafe in downtown Athens, Lesha Bizzle can barely contain her joy. It…
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Human Connection: Organizations Return To In-Person Outreach
Chris and Ja’Nina Hamilton park their car on the edge of The Preserve neighborhood in Jefferson, Georgia, and start walking. …
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Review: Best of 2022 in Movies, Music, Books, Gaming and Streaming
From one of the year’s hottest video games to music from Harry Styles and a psychological thriller Apple+ series, here’s…
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Striving for Equal Representation on the Football Field at Clarke Central
Head coach Cherrelle Pass and her girls flag football team made history at Clarke Central High School this year. Pass…