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Athens-Clarke County
Abundant Life: Director Helps Those in Homelessness Climb Farther ‘Up The Mountain’
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. Andrew Wilkin is the executive director of Bigger Vision Community Shelter in Athens, Ga. He’s also the man who started the shelter’s new program called Abundant Life. The…
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Athens-Clarke County
Hip-Hop Scene in Athens Blends Music, Politics to Drive Social Activism
When artists set foot on The 40 Watt Club’s stage, washed in hues of green and white, they bring with them more than beats and bars. They bring the baggage from recent headlines addressing another black child shot. They bring a fever for equity, reparation and for acknowledgement of the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Progressive Vision for Athens: Part IV, Housing
In the fourth and final part of this series, Alex Marchante discusses Athens mayor-elect Kelly Girtz’s plan on improving affordable housing in the city. Guest Curator Selections 1.
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Athens-Clarke County
Fields of Technology: Some Local High Schools Augment Coaching, Playing with Technology
Advancements in technology have reached the football fields in Athens-Clarke County. Drones, ipads and other technology are now part of the football programs at North Oconee High School and Athens Academy. Tyler Donaldson shows you how the new technology is taking coaching, and winning, to a whole new level. Tyler…
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Athens-Clarke County
Secure Your Valuables Before You Leave for The Holidays
As University of Georgia students head home for the holidays, their apartments and homes are vulnerable to theft. “We do see, unfortunately, an uptick in burglaries when students leave for Thanksgiving break, additionally Christmas break,” Geoffrey Gilland, the public information assistant with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said. The Athens-Clarke…
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Athens-Clarke County
Renters Can Take Heavy Losses Without Fire Insurance in Georgia
As fires torch northern California, those living in Athens, Ga., may wonder what kinds of fire protections renters here have. In 2017, one fire fatality was reported in Athens with 400 fire incidents total reported in Athens-Clarke County, according to Athens Clarke-County Fire and Emergency Services. There were an estimated 85…
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Athens-Clarke County
A Progressive Vision for Athens, Part III: Education
Alex Marchante is a senior majoring in journalism in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Athens-Clarke County
Living in Atmosphere of Studentification in Athens-Clarke County: UGA Students Drive Demand, Affect Historic Districts
With more than 30,000 students attending the University of Georgia, there is a growing demand for off-campus living. The supply of housing for students has increased at an exponential rate since 1955, but it may be at the expense of small businesses as well as locals who have lived in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Fire Officials Issue Holiday Safety, Sustainability Tips
The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prevent fires this holiday season. First, they recommend that you water your Christmas tree every day. Lt. Lawrence Ford told Grady Newsource it’s also a good idea to check your tree before you even buy it. “Ensuring…
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Athens-Clarke County
A Progressive Vision for Athens, Part II: Transportation
In my interview with Athens mayor-elect Kelly Girtz, we discussed changes across Athens. So, what are the plans in store for transportation in Athens? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lrOR1Sm9FM In the second part of this series, I interview Butch McDuffie, the director of the Athens-Clarke County Department of Transportation. In my interview with Athens…