Visual Journalism
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A Woman in a Man’s World: Continuing a Gunsmithing Business in Eatonton
At Colonial Armament in Eatonton, patrons don’t just browse. They stay and learn from Amanda Taylor, who considers many of them family. After three years of working in the Eatonton gun shop, she is firmly rooted in the community she now calls home. Amanda Taylor moved to Eatonton, Georgia, and…
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More Than a House, It’s Their Story: The Rossesters and Their Historic Home
This story follows an elderly couple in Eatonton, Georgia, and the home they’ve spent years building a life in together. What started as a simple photo assignment turned into something much more personal as I spent time with them, listening to their stories and seeing how much history lives within…
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Caribbean Culture in the Classic City: Students, Residents Reflect on Their Experiences in Athens
Even though it’s hundreds of miles away physically, Caribbean culture can be found in the Classic City. Caribbean students at the University of Georgia make up a small population of the majority white student body. Despite this, residents and students get creative to find Caribbean culture in Athens. The Caribbean…
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Finding Home Onstage: Putnam County Middle School Presents ‘Dare to Dream Jr.’
Twenty-nine students. One theater teacher. Six months. Over 126 hours of rehearsals. A bit of extra help from the art teacher, the chorus teacher, a math teacher and front office support staff. That’s what it took for Putnam County Middle School to present three nights of the Disney musical revue…
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Visual Travel Journalism in Prague 2026
Students from the 2026 Travel Journalism study abroad program in Prague focused on visual storytelling and produced daily photo content from the city and other locations. During the three-week program, they explored the Czech Republic during class activities and on their own, documenting everyday life, culture, history and more. This…
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Motherflower: One Man’s Journey with Sanitation, Recovery and Community
On any given night, throngs of Panhellenic partiers, townies, visitors and people experiencing homelessness inhabit the sidewalks of Downtown Athens. Their presence leaves an impact as refuse inevitably litters the streets and paths telling tales of the night before. The issue is exacerbated during community events, football games and changing…
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Bridging the Gap: Working Toward Education, Prevention for ACL Injuries
A pop, a crack and instant pain. Selah Ogburn, a junior soccer player at Athens Academy, knew this injury was different, more severe than when she had severed her finger (later surgically reattached). This time, there was no visible damage, only uncertainty and intense pain. Ogburn first tore her ACL…
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More Than Letters: UGA Students Embrace Culture in Their Names
While mispronouncing a name may seem minor, for students whose names carry cultural, familial or religious meaning, those moments can feel like a dismissal of something deeply personal. University of Georgia students share how their names connect to their identity, culture and sense of belonging in academic and professional spaces.…
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A Chance at Friendship: Speed Dating Provides Path to Relationship
Friendship is difficult. What is more difficult is putting yourself out there. On Sunday evening, in an area usually designated for live music and a couple of beers, 17 strangers gathered together with the goal of making friends. The event began over a year ago at Athentic Brewing Co. with…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Protesters Gather Outside Turning Point USA Event with JD Vance in Athens
In response to Tuesday’s Turning Point USA event featuring Vice President JD Vance, a large number of protesters gathered outside the venue to voice their opposition. Beginning at 5 p.m., the protest, largely organized by five groups including: Young Democrats of UGA, UGA Young Democratic Socialists of America, Athens-Clarke County…