Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Eating Insects: Entomophagy and the Future of Sustainable Food Consumption
Have you ever eaten a cricket? Mealworm? Grasshopper? What about ants? Several experts in the field of entomophagy sat down with me to discuss what kind of nutrients people can get from eating insects and whether or not this is something that could be sustainable with an exponentially growing world…
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Different Approach Leads to Higher Graduation Rate in Madison County
By paying attention to specific data and the needs of students, a local high school’s graduation rate has increased by almost 5 percent within one year. Madison County High School Principal George Bullock said they have embraced what they call the Multi-Tiered System of Supports. He believes his teachers’ dedication…
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Northeast Georgia Plans Responses To Mental Health on Oct. 6
Mental health affects one in five adults in the U.S., according to The National Institute of Mental Health. If these statistics are concerning, know that Northeast Georgia is recognizing this problem by holding candlelight vigils across the area on Oct. 6. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
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Georgia Expecting 27 Percent Increase in Alzheimer’s Disease Cases in Next 6 Years
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive illness that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior is America’s sixth-leading cause of death. The Alzheimer’s Association says the number of Georgia cases is expected to rise from 150,000 to 190,000 by 2025. The Numbers This increase is due to the number of Americans over…
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Free For All: Clarke County School District Provides Free Meals to Every Student
Free, reduced-price and full-price lunch designations—nationwide categories created by the National School Lunch Program—have no place at Clarke County School District in Athens, Georgia. That’s because the 21 public schools in the district provide free meals to all students, regardless of financial need. Every public and nonprofit private school…
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Tips for College Students Looking For Jobs
For some students finishing school in December, graduation is right around the corner. Job hunting is currently on many college students’ minds. How Many People are Unemployed Nationally? Several media outlets are reporting the possibility of another recession. With this news, students may need to try harder when with looking…
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Athens-Clarke County Commission Approves Redevelopment of Bethel Midtown Village Apartments
The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to approve the North Athens Downtown Development Project on Sept. 30. Today, Mayor Kelly Girtz and the chair of the housing authority will meet again to sign a memorandum on the development project. So, What Does This Mean? The Athens-Clarke County government will partner with…
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Future of Retail Work In Question During Decline Of The Shopping Mall
The death of the shopping mall is not a new story. Retail shops have been closing for years. The explosion of online shopping is not news. But the role this plays in the future of work—and in our local community—is. With Georgia Square Mall being the only shopping mall near…
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Food, Tradition Can Affect Cultural Identity: Finding Fusion at Girasoles
Jose Zambrano, the owner and chef of Girasoles, a Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant on Greensboro Highway in Watkinsville, Georgia, said that he came to the U.S. at 16 years old looking for opportunity. After working for seven years as a dishwasher and cook at Chanteclair, a former French restaurant in Irvine,…
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Sgt. John Q. Williams to Announce Campaign for Clarke County Sheriff
Election season is around the corner, and Sgt. John Q. Williams of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department is announcing his 2020 campaign for sheriff this Saturday. Williams will host a meet and greet Sept. 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn on East Washington Street. He is challenging…