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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Georgia Continues Huge Early Voter Turnout; Oglethorpe County Voting Lines Remain Short Despite Increase
Georgia experienced a 48% increase in early voter in-person turnout from the 2016 election as of 5 p.m. yesterday. And…
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How Economic Issues Are Taking Forefront For Athens Businesses During Election 2020
Athens’ local economy, like most of the world’s, has faltered and dipped since March in the wake of the coronavirus…
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In Georgia, The Most Dangerous State for Pregnant Women, Policy Change Could Save Lives
Black women in Georgia are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women nationally, according to…
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When Newspapers Fail, Communities and Big Business Must Fill the Gap; Northeast Georgia Is No Exception
Click through the slides to see the story or scroll below. From 2008 to 2019, almost 27,000 journalists lost their…
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GA Supreme Court Rules No Do-Over For Athens-Clarke 6th District Commission Race
The Supreme Court of Georgia unanimously rejected a lawsuit that was filed after Athens-Clarke County District 6 Commissioner…
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Athens Community Fridge Changes How People Seek, Provide Aid: For Everybody, Owned by Nobody
Click the image below to see the story. Kate Ross is a senior majoring in journalism in the…
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‘We Have a Responsibility:’ Local Jewish Groups Respond to Injustice, Racial Oppression
As a people group with a horrific history of discrimination, Jewish groups in Athens have explained why pursuing issues…
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Jackson County Schools’ Nutrition Program Sees Participation Decline During COVID-19
The Jackson County School system recognizes the importance of healthy food options for children by providing nutritious breakfast and lunch…
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Local Groups Promote Breast Cancer Awareness in October
National Breast Cancer Awareness month is October, and the disease, which is when malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues…
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Zoombombing Attacks Leave Lasting Consequences For Student Groups
Multiple organizations at the University of Georgia have been targeted by Zoombombers using hateful language against minorities, leaving leaders of…