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UGA Alum Uses Journalism to Prepare Youth

Rick Dunn enrolled in the University of Georgia in 1971, and he said he faced ...

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International flags hang within Memorial Hall on Feb. 13, 2026 at the University of Georgia, symbolizing the global community on campus. The building houses the Center for Global and Cultural Student Engagement which collaborates with departments across campus to provide resources and global and cultural experiences to the university’s over 3000 international students. (Photo/Eva Duignan)

Visa Changes, Uncertainties Put UGA International Scholars, Science at Risk

Shifting Federal Landscapes At the University of Georgia, 3,120 international students are building futures ...

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A farmers market stall displays wooden baskets filled with fresh greens, radishes, and bok choy on a table with a gray cloth. Signs label the produce as shoppers browse this vibrant market and other nearby booths under tents.

Athens Farmers Market Prescribes Fresh Food for Community Health

Saturday mornings in Athens are often synonymous with Bulldogs football, but for many, they ...

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Bar chart showing the percent of Athens-Clarke County students relying on free or reduced food lunch by school; most schools report rates above 90%, with the lowest at 68.36% (Timothy Elementary) and the highest at 95%.

Athens Families Face Hunger Crisis as Federal Food Aid Expires

About 60% of Athens-Clarke County students rely on free or reduced school meals, a ...

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AI-Audio Equipment Extends Impact of Athens Urban Wildlife Project Across County

The Athens Urban Wildlife Project is a relatively small project here in Athens that’s ...

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Athens-Clarke Names Former Planning Director as Interim Government Manager

Mayor Kelly Girtz has appointed former planning director Brad Griffin as the interim manager ...

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Community Store: Reducing Textile Waste with Fashionable Pieces

Clothing and textile waste are one of the most significant sources of pollution worldwide, ...

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Northeast Georgians Build Community Through Local Politics

“Divisive” is the most common word to describe modern American politics, according to research ...

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Local Entrepreneurship, Innovation Blossoms in Athens

The University of Georgia and the Athens community create a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship, ...

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Dominion voting machines rest on a table during a logic & accuracy testing for voting machines at Athens-Clarke County Facilities and Landscape Management Building in Athens, Georgia on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. The county switched voting machines in 2019 to the machines pictured. (Photo/Jaxon Meeks @stillsbyjaxon)

A Look Inside: Athens-Clarke Conducts Poll Accuracy Testing Before 2024 Election

Footsteps echoed through the hallways as suitcases were wheeled into their designated locations. People ...

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Local Farmer Uses Community Garden to Fight Food Insecurity

Syndey Buffington, the community director of agriculture for Athens Land Trust, is not like ...

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Trash litters the side of an Athens-Clarke County road, highlighting the issue of litter and waste management along roadways. (Photo/Harper Lawson)

From Roadsides to Oceans: How an App is Making Waves in Litter Abatement

  Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful (KACCB), a local 501c3 nonprofit organization, is at the ...

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