Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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The Faces and Future of Community Gardening in Athens
As she steps through the gates of the Mae Willie Morton Community Garden, Barbara “Lady B” Sims can’t help but start picking the turnip greens growing in a garden bed close to the entrance. She moves toward a garden bed with collard greens and sighs. “I was hoping that people…
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Athens Eats Together Initiative Feeds Community During Pandemic
Click the image below to see the story. Missy Tucker and Caitlin Phillips are seniors majoring in journalism at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
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Northeast Georgia Provides Non-Traditional Education to Adult Learners
Situated off U.S. Interstate 29 in Northeast Georgia, Athens Technical College works with adults — primarily above the age of a traditional college graduate — at various experience levels in order to prepare them for careers in medical, automotive, industrial and food production industries. Programs range from classes for students…
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Athens-Area Athletes Turn to Social Media to Get Recruited in Pandemic
Clarke Central High School soccer player Hazel Fairbairn is just one of many prospective college recruits struggling with how recruiting has changed in the pandemic. Fairbairn, a late entry into the recruiting process, has had a very unorthodox experience. “Since camps are being shut down and delayed,” Fairbarn said, “it…
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Black Doulas Step In To Combat High Maternal Mortality Rates in Georgia
Click the image below to see the full story. Black doulas in Georgia are fighting the second-highest maternal mortality rates in the country by bringing compassion and support back to birthwork, and encouraging traditional methods of birthing and healing to treat women of color more holistically. By definition, a…
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Battle of the bands: Athens-Area High School Marching Bands Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
High school football was back this fall in the Athens area, but with a different atmosphere. Because of pandemic protocols, the bands were limited in practice and were farther away from the action on Friday nights, which affected teams, cheerleaders and fan participation. Ethan Strang and George Zeliff are reporters…
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Some Athens-Area Teams Defy Odds With Winning Ways During Pandemic
Five months ago, high school sports in the fall seemed like an impossible reality. Athens-area teams, though, found a way to brave through regulations, uncertain schedules and a world of competition never experienced before. “We’re just so thankful to be out here and also thankful to still be healthy,” North…
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COVID-19 Protocols, Revenue Losses Challenge High School Athletic Directors in Athens Area
High school athletic directors in Athens have a much more difficult job this year. Between preventing the spread of COVID-19 and dealing with the financial impact of protocols, athletic directors are trying to keep sports teams playing. Ryan Kerley and Anna Marian Block are reporters for Grady Sports Bureau.
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Early Voting Ongoing in Athens-Clarke County: Locations, Dates and More
Early voting for the Georgia runoffs — two U.S. Senate races and a Public Service Commissioner race — opened in Athens-Clarke County on Dec. 14. Registered voters in Athens-Clarke County may vote early at any of the early voting locations in the county throughout December. The two outstanding races will…
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Football Coaches in Athens Area Manage Much More Than Playoff Aspirations Amid Pandemic
Football coaches at Oconee County High School, Athens Academy and Clarke County High School had to find a balance between keeping their teams competitive and keeping their teams healthy this season. Amelia Green and Josh Talevski are reporters for Grady Sports Bureau.