Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Get to Know: UGA Center Fielder Nolan McCarthy
As a graduate transfer from Kentucky, Nolan McCarthy has been instrumental in the team’s impressive start. In 46 games, he has recorded a .284 batting average on 47 hits (including 7 doubles, a triple, and 8 home runs), 35 RBIs, and 47 runs scored. The move to Georgia was fueled…
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Fitting a Mold: UGA Students Share Experiences in Light of Anti-DEI Orders
Programs at the University of Georgia could be at risk after the Trump administration pledged to eliminate programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion. University-wide initiatives, offices, programs, affinity groups, clubs and student organizations all play a role in “increas[ing] enrollment of underrepresented students at undergraduate and graduate levels,” according…
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The Invisible Enemy: Inside Mental Health Battles Student-Athletes Fight
The signs weren’t obvious. No note was left behind. Many of the details surrounding the pain Tyler Hilinski went through remain unknown to his parents, but they mourn his death every day. The Washington State quarterback was just 21 years old when he died by suicide. Now, Kym and Mark…
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Fighting Food Insecurity: Athens Couple Provides Free, Fresh Food Delivery Service
Courtney Doss, along with her husband, Davon Doss, are on a mission to combat food insecurity in Athens, where the rate of food insecurity is currently at 16.8%. Courtney is the founder of Colored Only Cafe, a home-based pantry where they deliver free food to people in the Athens area.…
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Get to Know: UGA Infielder Erik Parker
Freshman infielder Erik Parker has experienced a season at Georgia of growth, patience and perspective. Parker shared some key experiences and lessons he has learned throughout his first season as a Bulldog, including a walk-off score against Florida Gulf Coast University. Q: This has been a big season for Georgia…
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‘This is Something We’re Going to Fight For’: Special Education Residency Program Pushes to Bolster Support
[Special education] is something we’re gonna stand up for… it’s not going anywhere,” said Patrick Bishop. Patrick Bishop has worked with children since the late 1990s, first in Los Angeles as a counselor for at-risk teens. From the early 2000s until now, he’s moved back and forth from California to…
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Forgotten Essentials: How Donating Personal Care Items Can Help
For many, buying shampoo, conditioner, deodorant or laundry detergent is an afterthought. But for thousands of families in Athens, these essentials are a financial burden often forcing difficult trade-offs between hygiene and other necessities like rent, utilities and food. Hygiene insecurity, sometimes referred to as hygiene poverty, describes the inability…
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Get to Know: UGA Pitcher Charlie Goldstein
Georgia pitcher Charlie Goldstein is playing his fourth season in Athens after redshirting during the 2020 season. The Alpharetta native returned to Georgia after briefly entering the transfer portal before the 2024 season. This season, Goldstein is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA. His team is 36-11 and sits at No.…
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Get to Know: UGA Catcher Henry Hunter
Henry Hunter, senior catcher and team leader for the Georgia baseball team (36-11), played a key role in the team’s series win over No. 1 Arkansas last month, hitting a walk-off home run to seal the final game. As ninth-ranked Georgia looks for momentum heading into the Southeastern Conference tournament,…
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A Blue Dot in Red State: Indivisible GA10 Demands to be Heard
Even though the Athens-Clarke County Library auditorium is already packed with attendees, more try to squeeze in. The event organizers direct people to overflow rooms, but some sneak past and try to blend in with the media crews lining the room. The murmur of hundreds of local Democrats grows louder…