Danielle Bartling
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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
A Growing Population: Expanding the Senior Care Model in Athens
With the baby boomer generation aging, the number of elderly citizens of the United States is expected to grow significantly. Because of this, more living arrangements are available for elderly people seeking to retire, including assisted living facilities, home care and nursing homes. However, the cost and accessibility of these…
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Athens-Clarke County
Five Points Residents Reflect on Neighborhood’s Evolution, Future Direction
Over the summer, Five Points gained two local historic districts, bringing the grand total to 15 in Athens. These designations – Castalia Avenue and Milledge Circle – were made in response to fears of Five Points losing its character due to a recent surge of demolitions and infill housing in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Discrimination in Athens: Big Problem, Little Evidence
According to residents, Athens, Georgia has been home to discriminatory practices, a broad issue which originated from the downtown area and spread outward. Mokah-Jasmine Johnson, educator and president of Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM), explained how the organization started as a response to an incident that occurred involving a bar downtown allegedly…
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Athens-Clarke County
When One Bus Door Opens, Another Closes: Athens Transit Reroute Benefits Some, Inconveniences Others
The Athens Transit System, otherwise known as “The Bus,” has undergone marked changes to 10 of its 20 routes as of July 1 this past summer. These adjustments were made with the intention to expand ridership, increase cost-effectiveness and decrease the length of wait times at hundreds of bus stops throughout…