Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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From Farm to Food Bank: Watkinsville Couple Brings Fresh Produce to Those in Need
When Dennis Mason and Eleanor Walker, a couple living in Watkinsville, heard there was a need for food at the local food bank, they knew they wanted to do something, even if only on a small scale. It began as a small garden that Mason would tend to in his…
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One in Many: How Paloma Park Stands Out in Downtown Athens
In a neighborhood packed with more than 340 businesses, standing out isn’t easy. Downtown Athens hums with the energy of students, residents and visitors alike — all drawn by the promise of food, drinks, music and charm. But in this fast-paced scene, one spot continues to make a lasting impression:…
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Athens Farmers Market Brings Fresh Food, Community to Creature Comforts
Every Wednesday evening, Creature Comforts transforms into a vibrant hub of local food, community connection and healthy living. The Athens Farmers Market isn’t just about produce, but about people too. Iwalani Falfour, owner and manager at Farm Cart, shares insights on sourcing local ingredients and building relationships with customers and…
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Rooted in Community: How Holte Gardens Blossomed Into Thriving Business
Seyoung Holte never planned on turning her backyard into a prosperous plant business. But when she and her husband, Daniel, found themselves outnumbered by foliage, they figured it was time to share. On a bright spring afternoon, Seyoung Holte led me through the winding paths of her woodland garden in…
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UGA Doctoral Student Uses Research, Personal Experiences to Create a Safe Space for Black Students
Carlyncia McDowell has two goals with her work: exploring racial inequities within health and educational policies and supporting her students within the University of Georgia’s Institute for African American Studies (IAAS). “I’ll take my time and my moments when I get home, but I know that when I step foot…
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Making Space: Women Changing the Face of Fitness
When Aly McGuire first applied to work at Athens Health & Fitness, she didn’t expect to become one of the gym’s key leaders. Now, as a manager, McGuire has helped establish one of the few women-only fitness spaces in Athens, Georgia. Listen below as she shares how stepping into a…
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Young Female Farmers Encourages Healthy, Self-Sufficient Farming Practices
Since she was 4 years old, Margo Candelario has been working in the dirt and learning to farm. Coming from three generations of Black women farmers, Candelario started Young Female Farmers on three and a half acres in Bishop, Georgia, approximately 12 miles southwest of Athens, in 2006 as…
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MOAS Addresses Pet Overpopulation Through Spay It Forward Program
Pet overpopulation is a growing issue in Northeast Georgia, straining local shelters and putting animals at risk. An increase of animals outside means increased fecal waste, polluted water runoff, and more fleas and ticks. The Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is tackling the problem head on with their Spay It Forward…
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Family Business: Cedar Shoals’ Record-Breaking Scorer Works with Brother’s Clothing Brand
Cedar Shoals High School soccer players value that they aren’t just a team: they’re a family that works together toward a common goal — winning games. This past season, senior forward Damon Davis took working with his family a step further off the field by helping his older brother grow…
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Oconee County Schools Promote Sustainability Through Classroom Recycling Initiatives
In Oconee County, students are learning lessons about recycling and the environment that they’ll carry forward into the future, on the way to a greener county. The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission is an initiative that works with school districts and other public works around the county to raise overall…