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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Drivers Ranked Among Nation’s Worst; Athens Accidents Top 6,000 in 2018
It may not come as a surprise, but Georgia drivers were just ranked among the worst in the nation, according to a recent study. QuoteWizard, an online insurance company, just released its annual “Best and Worst Drivers” list after analyzing over 2 million data points from the Federal Highway Administration…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Groups Address the Environment, One School at a Time
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. How do you make big issues such as climate change and sustainability accessible to younger generations? That is a question Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful, a nonprofit organization…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Program Provides Fruit, Vegetable Prescriptions to Low-Income Families
We’ve heard the phrase, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and generally, most people accept that healthy eating helps to lower blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight and increase immunity to common illnesses. For some people living in food insecure areas, however, access to nutrient-rich foods is extremely…
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Athens-Clarke County
Pie in Athens: New Takes on an American Classic
Local Athens bakers are putting new spins on one of America’s oldest deserts. Pouch and The Grit represent samples of the newer and older generations of the Athens food scene. According to a 2016 Mintel report, despite dietary concerns, prepared desserts are expected to have continuous growth. Yazmarr Williams is…
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In-Depth
Member-Owned Grocery Puts Emphasis on People, Planet, Profit
Caitlyn Richtman is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Addresses Resident Needs
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. With residents over the age of 65 making up 13 percent of Athens-Clarke County’s population, long-term care facilities and nursing homes are vital parts of the community.…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Ark: Providing Financial Refuge for Low-Income Families
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. According to its executive director, Lucy Hudgens, The Ark represents a place of safety and refuge for people who are traveling through the storms of life. This…
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Athens-Clarke County
Upcoming Training to Equip CASA Advocates To Give Every Foster Child A Safe Home
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a not-for-profit organization which “recruits and trains volunteers from the community to advocate for children in foster care,” according to…
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Athens-Clarke County
ServeUGA Uses Volunteering to Increase Student Awareness of Challenges Facing Athens
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. There are about 37,000 students attending the University of Georgia and encompassing the city of Athens. With students roughly making up about 1/3 of the Athens population,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fostering Community Through Dance: Silvìa Abila’s Mexican Folklore Dance Group
On Mondays and Fridays behind the police station in Greensboro, Georgia, you can find about 20 children and their families dancing to authentic Mexican folk music in Robinson Park. Silvìa Abila, originally from Mexico, started a local Mexican folklore dance group in Greensboro with the help and support of her…