Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Rural Communities Express Worries as Georgia Becomes a Hub for Electric Vehicles
On a quiet Sunday afternoon in the small town of Rutledge, Georgia, over 100 people opposing Rivian Automotive, an up-and-coming electric vehicle manufacturer, gathered in a community effort to protest the California-based company’s expansion into their neighborhood. The Sept. 11 rally, organized by members of the thousands-large Facebook group…
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Oconee County Library Supports Students Throughout Online Learning and Its Consequences
The COVID-19 pandemic’s online learning format brought with it school-based consequences for students according to recent research. Additionally, one study from the academic journal Perspectives on Politics cites that impacts of politicalization influenced schools when determining whether or not to open their classrooms. Despite all of this, the Oconee…
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Porchfest Celebrates Live Music, Historic Neighborhoods in Record Numbers
Historic Athens Porchfest united the city’s music lovers with over 150 bands and musicians performing across six historic neighborhoods in Athens. Over 13,000 people — double the estimated amount of last year’s festival — attended Sunday to watch the performers, said Tommy Valentine, executive director of Historic Athens, a nonprofit that…
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What the Firearm Debate Means Ahead Of Midterms For Athens-Area Locals
In the state of Georgia, the number of weapons carry permits has increased each year from 2018-2020, and the statistics are similar in Barrow, Oconee, Clarke, Madison and Jackson counties. According to the 2018-2020 probate court caseload reports compiled by the Office of Research and Data Analysis of the Judicial…
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Workforce Sustainability: Why the Local Water Industry Needs More Workers
When you turn your shower handle, water sprays from the shower head for as long as you need it to. When you refill your water bottle from a sink, fridge or water fountain, you refill it with the exact amount of water you want. When you flush the toilet, waste…
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County Connectivity: Madison County Lacks Reliable Internet Access
A perfectly curated photo begs to be shared. In a millisecond, with the click of a mouse, a human commands a computer to upload the photo to the internet. The computer displays a loading symbol, but no signs of progress. The photo might finish uploading in the morning, but the…
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Five Points Home Designed for Comfort, Entertaining
Dave and Nancy Woodruff thought of everything, from space-saving doors to a dog wash room to a two-and-a-half story workshop, when planning their new Athens home. Sliding glass doors by NanaWall allow for a seamless transition from living room to the outdoor living area, complete with its own fireplace and furniture.…
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Statham Sunflower Festival Attracts Most Vendors Yet in 23rd Year
The city of Statham held its annual Sunflower Festival on Sept. 17, with this year’s event proving to be noteworthy in size. The festival attracted 217 vendors, the most Statham has seen in its 23-year run. The vendors sold everything from cookies to jewelry to artwork. “It makes me very…
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Barrow County Students Show Off Art for National Arts In Education Week
While the arts are celebrated every day at Barrow Art and Sciences Academy, this week is particularly special. It’s National Arts in Education Week, and Mitch Freeman, a 2D art teacher at the academy, has his class creating a collage of patterns to create an optical illusion. “We looked at…
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Musical Derivative of the Past: Copenhagen’s ‘New Normal’ Living with COVID-19
If you walked into a music bar or venue in Copenhagen, Denmark, you may feel transported to life before the COVID-19 pandemic. While a tourist might rub their eyes to confirm a familiar environment, Copenhagen residents don’t hesitate to dance, drink and experience music. This reminiscent atmosphere is the “new…