Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Community Reacts to ACCPD Changes at Town Hall Meeting
Community members came together at a town hall meeting to discuss the future of policing in Athens. A panel consisting of Interim Police Chief Mike Hunsinger, a UGA law faculty member and local political leaders responded to questions last Thursday and were met with claps, snaps, cheers, and criticism. The…
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Local Non-Profit Helps Growing Senior Citizen Population in Athens
People over 65 are the fastest growing age group in Athens, Georgia, according to a report completed by Envision Athens last year. And as this population grows, the city is struggling to keep up. To help the aging population, a local couple is stepping up to do what they can. …
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Athens-Clarke County Makes Preparations to Host Donald Trump Jr.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is prioritizing the safety of all protesters, attendees, and speakers for Turning Point’s Campus Clash event on Oct. 9 at the Classic Center. Donald Trump Jr. will be a guest speaker at the Turning Point event. Athens-Clarke County is implementing road closures to adjust…
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Bowing Out of the Spotlight: Trio Gallery Provided Experimental Art Spaces Before Closure
In between the six permanent art galleries and museums in Athens, short-lived galleries remain in the dialog of art in the Classic City. Trio gallery is the most recent of the temporary art galleries to stick around just long enough to make an impression before falling off the radar again.…
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Mayor-Elect Kelly Girtz on Six Ways Athens Could See Change
A majority of Athens-Clarke County voters took their hopes for radical change to the polls when they elected a new mayor who will take charge next January. Kelly Girtz, a progressive democrat who was elected in a three-man mayoral contest in the May 22 elections, will be accompanied by a…
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Locals Describe Evolution of Athens Music Scene
Athens, Georgia is home to music legends such as R.E.M, the B-52s, and Widespread Panic. Many people consider the heyday of Athens music to be the 80s and 90s. However, the Athens music scene has greatly evolved since then. Melanie Fincher is a fourth year majoring in journalism and international…
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Coffee in the Classic City: An Immersive Dive into the Craft of Coffee Brewing
When surveyed by the University of New Hampshire, 64 percent of Americans said they drink at least one cup of coffee per day. For some, coffee is an enjoyable beverage. For others, coffee is a necessary habit. Yet for a particular crowd, coffee is an exploration. Ronald Pegg is a professor at the University of…
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Censored: How Banned Books Week is being recognized in Athens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXtrLhtRU74&feature=youtu.be Hannah Echols is a fourth-year Journalism and English student at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
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Filling in the Gaps: Infill Housing Debate Continues After 2017 Changes
According to Athens-Clarke County senior planner Bruce Lonnee, an incongruously sized house can literally and figuratively throw shade on its neighbors. In in-town Athens neighborhoods like Boulevard or Five Points, streets full of smaller, older cottages are often juxtaposed with newer, larger houses. The new homes are examples of infill…
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Baby Boot Camp Athens Embraces UGA’s Homecoming Week
Cardio, core workouts, cute chubby babies and community spirit–that’s what you’ll find at Baby Boot Camp Athens. The fitness group strives to balance the fitness needs of new moms with their desire to spend time with their children. The group put on a full Spirit Week which culminates with a…