Tag: athens
‘Young Kings & Queens’—The Effects of Childhood Poverty in Athens
The city of Athens is home to the University of Georgia, a school known ...
Local Theater Participation Brings a Sense of Community
Between theater companies and theater facilities, Athens, Georgia, has a range of locations that ...
Athens Resident Turns Hobby into a Career
[flickr_set id=”72157708337252794″] Although working with kids makes Lindsey Warren “come alive,” the Athens resident ...
Mayor Kelly Girtz’s Office Advocates for Appropriate Purchasing Card Usage in Athens-Clarke County
Roughly 600 government-issued credit cards, or purchasing cards, are issued to various individuals and ...
Another Reason to Love Parks in Athens: They Help Reduce Crime
With many reasons to love parks and green spaces, reducing criminal activity can be ...
International Students Speak Out About Campus Internationalization Efforts
Adjusting to the lifestyle of a college student is hectic at best for anyone. ...
Waste Not, Want Not: Athens-Clarke County Waste Management Tackles New Challenges
Suki Janssen’s phone constantly lights up with notifications, a sign that even though it’s ...
24 Years After Death of Edward Wright, What Does Public Think of Police Now?
Nearly a quarter century ago, Edward Wright, a 20-year-old unarmed black man, was shot ...
Rising Girlbosses in Athens: Number of Local, Female Entrepreneurs Growing
Around her sixth birthday, Jasmyn Reddicks had her life all figured out. Reddicks grew ...
Challenging the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Athens-Clarke Youth
Mokah-Jasmine Johnson wears many hats. She teaches GED courses, hosts a podcast and speaks ...
Georgia Hate Crimes Legislation Stalls in Senate, Proponents Hope for Passage in 2020
The state’s first hate crimes bill, HB 426, passed the Georgia House but stalled ...
Georgia Supreme Court Changes How Breath Tests Are Used As DUI Evidence
Prosecutors are changing how they approach DUI cases after the Georgia Supreme Court declared ...
