North Athens School is the site of the new government-sanctioned houseless encampment. The location was chosen to allow sex offenders to stay on the property without violating the law. (Photo/ Mennah Abdelwahab)

Athens Alliance Prepares to Open ACC-Funded Houseless Encampment

In August 2021, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission approved the opening of a ...

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Lorra Lynch Jones, 13WMAZ News Director and Alum, December 2021 Guest Curator

To further our mission to talk about process and quality in journalism, each guest ...

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The Lead: GPB News’ Wayne Drash On Following A Family’s Unique Medical Journey

  In the final episode of this season of The Lead, GPB News’ Cross Platform ...

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Camilla Sims, 22, performs as Convict Julie at Athens Pride Festival at Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia on the evening of Nov. 13, 2021. Sims performed a mix of recent singles, like “Dark Matter” and “Drive Bys on Tractors,” and unreleased tracks, like “Drugs” and “I Hope that Means You Miss Me.” (Photo/Autumn Sanford)

Singing the Blues: How Athens Musicians Survived the Pandemic

Listen closely — Camilla Sims, known as Convict Julie, tells an intimate story through ...

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Local Shops Strive to Preserve the Bookstore Experience

Soft music playing, a young boy and girl laughing and chasing each other through ...

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Alexia Benavent-Rivera’s embroidered jacket for Latinx History Month hangs in Athens, Georgia on Oct. 15, 2021. Benavent-Rivera made the jacket as an embodiment of her Panamanian and Puerto Rican heritage. (Photo Courtesy/Alexia Benavent-Rivera)

Without Words: How the Arts Connect Us

Alexia Benavent-Rivera left a part of herself in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico when her family, ...

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The Lead: Jewel Wicker on the Future of Culture Journalism

  In this episode of The Lead, freelance culture and entertainment reporter Jewel Wicker ...

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More Than Skin Deep: Effect of Racial Disparities, Discrimination on Black Children’s Development

  As more Americans begin to understand the insidious nature of racism and discrimination ...

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The 60th Anniversary of Desegregation banner hangs atop the Holmes-Hunter building. Photo/Alex Hendrix

Charlayne Hunter-Gault: 60 Years After Making History at UGA

  The year 2021 marks the 60th Anniversary of the desegregation of the University ...

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A roll of "I Voted" stickers symbolizes the casual advertisement of utilizing one's right to vote. The recent Virginia gubernatorial election was held on Nov. 2, 2021. (Photo Courtesy/Canva)

UGA College Republicans Hope Georgia Will Emulate Virginia Special Election

  The recent general and special elections in Virginia resulted in a red wave ...

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An Online Show: Athens Creative Theatre Explores New Methods

  Jeremy Miller has been acting in Athens since 2009. Even though now he ...

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More Than Books: Libraries Are Community Centers

  The automatic sliding doors open with a whoosh. Books are neatly stacked on ...

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