Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Volunteering Is Not Just Helpful for Your Community; It Could Also Improve Your Mental Health
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, health officials and leaders warned of an urgent problem within our culture. There was and still remains a mental health crisis in the United States, especially among younger people. The forced isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-and 2021 may be easing now,…
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Vehicular-Pedestrian Deaths Are Growing Concern in Athens
Catherine Shinholser, a teacher at Chase Street Elementary School and regular runner in Athens said drivers have been less careful in recent months. “I’ve had a lot of near-hits recently,” said Shinholser. Seth Jones, a senior police officer for Athens-Clarke County Police Department, said law enforcement has noticed more dangerous…
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Rise of Build-to-Rent Communities Alter Local Real Estate Market
Buying a home is becoming more expensive, even in small towns in Northeast Georgia. Housing prices in the area experienced three-year highs toward the end of last year, as low mortgage rates prompted the demand for single-family homes to outweigh the available supply. This creates a phenomenon called a “seller’s…
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Valerie Boyd Recognized For Her Impact on Writing Community by Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
On April 12, the personal journals of Alice Walker — Georgia native, literary revolutionist and the first-ever Black woman to receive a Pulitzer Prize in fiction — will be released to the public. Walker chose a University of Georgia professor to work with her to publish “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire:…
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Athena Studios Bringing Film Industry, New Opportunities to Athens
Compared to Atlanta, there has never been much of a film industry presence in Athens, but the introduction of a new soundstage development could change that. According to a press release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, there are currently 2.1 million square feet in purpose-built stage space…
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‘I Just Want to Exist With my Family’: To children with eating disorders, support from family during pandemic is essential
“I think parents can’t comprehend that kids as young as 9, 10, 11 could have eating disorders. They totally can,” says Robin Staub-Grundstein, a licensed dietitian and a certified pediatric and adolescent weight management specialist at Healthy Habits Nutrition Consulting in Athens. For Lynn Wilson, from Calgary, Alberta, symptoms of…
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Athens-Clarke County Commission Districts Face Change in 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 890 which changes the commission districts in Athens-Clarke County, effectively reapportioning voter precincts for the upcoming year. The new district map is a drastic change compared to what currently stands. Districts 3, 5 and 7 are the districts experiencing the biggest changes. Commissioners Melissa…
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Athens’ FarmRX Program is Redefining Prescriptions
Marcia Singson is switching the trip to the pharmacy with a trip to the farmer’s market. She participates in the Food As Real Medicine Prescription Program, or Farm RX, a program on a mission to combat both food insecurity and growing health concerns among Athens’ low-income residents. The six-month program…
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Study Abroad Is Priceless — Except When It’s Not
Ben Barrett was having a great time studying abroad in Leon, France in the spring of 2020 until he was informed that his program was being canceled due to ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19. He had 24 hours to book a flight back to the U.S. Barrett, a senior at the…
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Podcast: Professor sees ‘bright’ future for women in media
Journalism Academic Professional at the University of Georgia, Dr. Amanda Bright, is using her experience and passion for journalism to encourage inclusivity in newsrooms. From diversity in the newsroom, to women in leadership positions in the media, Bright discusses it all in this podcast. Danielle Burrows is a student majoring…