Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Ceasefire Resolution Support Reaches Athens-Clarke County Government
Athens-Clarke County commissioners and pro-Palestinian groups are at a standstill over whether the city should adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. Mayor Kelly Girtz has suggested other methods to address the conflict such as an open letter supporting an end to the…
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How Athens Takes on Water Pollution through Pet Waste Stations
As dogs play in Athens, their unattended waste poses an unsuspecting threat to the community’s water quality. Through the installation of pet waste stations, the county equips pet owners with waste bag dispensers and trash bins, empowering them to swiftly clean up after their furry companions. Abbey Brantley, Isabelle Atkins…
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Meeting Families Where They Are: Athens Area Diaper Bank Gets Distribution Van
Erin Campbell remembers feeling angry, sad and frustrated a decade ago after reading a statistic in a magazine: one in three families struggled with diaper need. Campbell, just a few weeks postpartum herself, was in a financially stable situation, but the thought of other new mothers having to clean and…
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Librarians, Experts: Book Challenges Across Northeast Georgia Can Disrupt Understanding of LGBTQIA+ Community
A trip to the library, for many children, can mean an introduction to a new place, time or group of people. It can also be a place where children see themselves in the books that they pick up off the shelves. However, in some counties in Georgia, books connected to…
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Drawing Hope to Change the Narrative of HIV and AIDS
AnnieRay Magsalin, the Director of Operations of Live Forward, has heard all the stereotypical comments regarding HIV. “It is a death sentence.” “You can only catch it from being gay.” Even though she spends her time working at Live Forward, she said it can be emotionally difficult for her.…
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Cleaning Up North Georgia’s Rivers: Rivers Alive Leads the Charge Against Waterway Pollution
North Georgia rivers are contaminated; however, just as people pollute waters, a group of volunteers, led by a partnership of Rivers Alive and the Aquatic Sciences Center of Milledgeville, spent an afternoon cleaning up Tanyard Creek in their college community. From Georgia College students to nearby residents, these volunteers gathered…
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Mayor Girtz Proposes $1 Million for Affordable Housing, Promotes Future Land Use Plan
Athens’ population is expected to increase by about 30,000 residents over the next 20 years, which includes the students expected to enroll in UGA’s forthcoming School of Medicine. The Athens-Clarke County Commission and Mayor Kelly Girtz are working on a Future Land Use Plan that will help determine zoning and…
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Watermarked: How Georgians Are Making a Difference One Drop at a Time
Across North Georgia, rivers and streams battle waste pollution. This documentary highlights innovative solutions driving the conservation of these crucial waterways. Despite obstacles, the progress made can inspire more sustainable practices throughout the region. Students in the sustainability capstone journalism course at the University of Georgia.
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CHaRM Provides Local Solution to Challenging Waste Issues
Recycling is a sustainable way to help the environment. It keeps waste and other products out of landfills and environments, but this can be a hard task for some people due to accessibility of recycling management systems or due to the materials that some folks possess. A little less than…
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Athens Community Strives to Find Sustainable, Equitable Transportation Alternatives
On Feb. 1, 2024, BikeAthens, a local nonprofit organization that values affordable and accessible transportation, reopened its doors at a new location on Prince Street. After being forced to close in August 2023 due to circumstances out of their control, the nonprofit organization has returned with several sustainability and equity-related…