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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Print Journalism’s Fading Echo: Impact of News Desertification in Northeast Georgia
In Lexington, Georgia, less than 20 miles from Athens, there’s a small, white building tucked behind a gravel parking lot…
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The Pandemic in Athens-Clarke County: How You Can Help Those Who Are Homeless
Olivia Amato, community engagement coordinator for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter, details how they keep struggling families off the streets…
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Barrow County Board of Education Looks to Finalize Teacher Vaccine Strategy
A priority for the Barrow County School System, from the beginning of the pandemic, has been to keep teachers and…
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Madison County Increases Pay For Sheriff’s Office Employees To Help Hire More Officers
The Madison County Board of Commissioners passed a funding budget that included allocations to increase pay for employees of the…
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Students Mark Black History Month With Documentary Premiere On UGA’s Desegregation
The 60th anniversary of the University of Georgia’s desegregation is occurring during a time that some — like UGA senior…
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Taeden Johnson, Athens Fire Survivor, Experiences Love Amid Loss
Taeden Johnson, a 12-year-old from Athens, Georgia, was the lone survivor of a house fire that killed his mother, grandmother…
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Students Who Turn To Adderall To Cram For Tests May Be Hurting Their Developing Brain
Students cramming for exams often turn to Adderall — a drug approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,…
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Students Strengthen Their Faith by Making Own Bible Study Group Due to COVID-19
It is Wednesday at 11:30 p.m., and five students gather on Zoom for their own faith community. Charese Hammond leads…
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Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition Supports Athens Immigrant Community Facing Unique Hardships
Joel Siebentritt bowed his head in prayer along with 50 faith leaders in Georgia. The Zoom screen showed everything from…
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Access, Literacy and Community Connection: Little Free Libraries Abound in Athens
Drive down an Athens residential street or stroll through the Five Points neighborhood and you may notice tiny, house-like structures…