Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Women-Owned Businesses in Barrow Are Finding Success
Barrow County is home to 133 women-owned businesses according to the 2022 U.S. Census, and unfortunately for the community, this number is going downwards, which opposes the statewide trends. Forty-six percent of businesses in Georgia are women-owned, which contributes to the national 114% of female entrepreneurship growth in the last…
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Adopt-A-Mom Celebrates Single Mothers as Unseen Heroes this Mother’s Day
Every Mother’s Day, The Ark, a nonprofit organization that supports single mothers with financial assistance and educational resources, celebrates them with Adopt-a-Mom. With the help of donations from community members, the program gifts single mothers with flowers, handwritten notes, and this year, a brunch. Supporting low-income single mothers is about…
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Business Students to Business Owners: Friendship, Community Fuels Sunroof Coffee
Balanced on her dad’s shoulders, the little girl gripped her stuffed animal and giggled as she was entertained by his antics. Nick Alliston opened the sliding window, placed their drinks on the counter, and asked them to double-check that the hot chocolate was not too hot. No more than…
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Historic Athens Program Repairs Houses to Make Reparations
Donna Archibald was born and raised in Athens, but when she needed to replace her roof, she found her ability to stay in her home threatened. “I would have had to struggle and pay for it myself because my insurance company turned me down,” Archibald said. “If I had to…
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Get to Know: UGA Club Lacrosse President Skylar DeLuca
As president of the University of Georgia’s women’s club lacrosse team, Skylar Deluca isn’t just leading on the field; she’s shaping the future of a fast-growing sport at Georgia. With the No. 1-ranked team heading into the national tournament in Wichita, Kansas., Deluca shares what it takes to balance leadership,…
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US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Draws Local Responses
For the second time, President Donald Trump has pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement — a hit to climate change efforts. The Paris Climate Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to reduce the risk and impact of climate change by calling for countries to reduce greenhouse gas…
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Get to Know: UGA Softball Utility Mua Williams
Freshman utility player Mua Williams has made an immediate impact for Georgia softball. The Hawaii native has started 45 of 46 games this season and crushed four homers, as well as driving in 20 runs and maintaining a .231 batting average. As she finishes her first year in Athens, Williams…
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Get to Know: UGA Softball Infielder Tyler Ellison
Tyler Ellison has gone from longtime fan to leadoff hitter for Georgia softball, emerging as a key piece in the Bulldogs’ postseason push. So far this season, Ellison is batting .315 with 8 home runs and 28 RBIs. With the SEC tournament around the corner, Ellison reflects on her journey,…
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Get to Know: UGA Tennis Player Felipe Costa
After transferring from Arizona State following his freshman season, junior Filipe Costa has made an impact in Athens. From launching an online tennis academy to leading UGA’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Costa balances four academic programs, a Division I schedule and a growing media presence. As Georgia heads into the NCAA…
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Schools, Mental Health Professionals Call For More Parent Involvement with Social Media
Clarke County School District staff and local mental health professionals called for increased parental involvement in student well-being at the Mental Health Town Hall Monday, referencing behavioral changes related to adolescent social media use. “All social media and the internet just kind of snowballed, and nobody was like, ‘Here, let…