Christian Conte
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Athens-Clarke County
Priceless Connections: Inside Athens’ Really Really Free Market
No admission fees, no vendors shouting deals and no checkout lines on the second Saturday of every month at Reese Pope Park, just a few blocks from downtown Athens. Instead, a colorful sprawl of items cover the benches under the pavilion and hang from the fence — everything from books,…
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Athens-Clarke County
‘Ticket to Ride’ Underscores Importance of Access, Equity to Trail, Green Spaces
Over 200 Athens-area cyclists participated in the Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride event to increase awareness on the importance of improving access to trail and green spaces. The 14th annual bike ride raised nearly $34,000 for the trail’s expansion, emphasizing efforts to connect residents. “The trail is breathing new life…
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Diversity
Fitting a Mold: UGA Students Share Experiences in Light of Anti-DEI Orders
Programs at the University of Georgia could be at risk after the Trump administration pledged to eliminate programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion. University-wide initiatives, offices, programs, affinity groups, clubs and student organizations all play a role in “increas[ing] enrollment of underrepresented students at undergraduate and graduate levels,” according…