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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Leaders Weigh High-Performance Construction Against Housing Shortage
In Athens-Clarke County, the push toward a 100% clean energy by 2035 is colliding with a stubborn housing shortage. For the people working to solve both problems, the tension is constant. Melinda Lord, director of Housing and Community Development for Athens-Clarke County, doesn’t hesitate when asked whether affordable housing and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Cost of Starting Over: Rebuilding After Domestic Violence, Trafficking
Starting over after domestic abuse or human trafficking often means rebuilding nearly every part of life. Survivors frequently face financial barriers, housing instability and long-term emotional challenges as they work toward safety and independence. While domestic violence and human trafficking are distinct experiences, advocates say both can leave survivors…
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Athens-Clarke County
Diversity in Focus: Many Stories, One Athens
Northeast Georgia has evolved into a vibrant hub for diverse culture, where local markets, grassroots activism and small businesses form the heartbeat of the community. In Athens, this social and cultural impact is on full display. This portfolio brings together a series of individual stories across our diversity beat that…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Alum Uses Journalism to Prepare Youth
Rick Dunn enrolled in the University of Georgia in 1971, and he said he faced adversities for being a Black student at a predominantly white institution during his time at UGA. He ended up leaving college and started working as a radio host for WXAG — for more than 30 years. Later,…
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Education
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 that depend on timelines they do not fully control, potentially jeopardizing their academic paths. As federal immigration policies governing student and work visas continue to shift, international scholars at UGA are studying, teaching and conducting research…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Farmers Market Prescribes Fresh Food for Community Health
Saturday mornings in Athens are often synonymous with Bulldogs football, but for many, they are just as much about picking the right berries as they are about picking off the quarterback. From 8 a.m. to noon, shoppers flock to Bishop Park to fill their baskets with all the fruits and…
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Athens-Clarke County
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 vital lifeline that could be at risk as federal food assistance programs face drastic cuts in the new federal budget and the impact of the government shutdown. Earlier this year, Congress passed legislation reducing federal support…
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Athens-Clarke County
Q&As Provide Look Into Lives of Public Representatives, Servants
Reporting I students each semester learn more about their beats — a special topic area of focus — by conducting research and interviews with community and student leaders, entrepreneurs, musicians, professors, performers and others. The nearly 80 students in the course conducted an interview on their beat in September. This…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Water Festival creates awareness for water conservation
Area children splashed and adults learned more about the water they use everyday at the annual Athens Water Festival on Sept. 6. The event, held at Sandy Creek Park, aims to teach people more about where their water comes from and water conservation. “I’m really glad that we get to…
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Athens-Clarke County
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 part of a much larger organization. It works to keep track of local wildlife behaviors, in response to urbanization as a part of the Urban Wildlife Information Network. Locally, the project strives to involve citizen volunteers…