federal funding
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In-Depth
Federal Funding Cuts Affect National Parks, but also Local Businesses and the Environment
The total federal funding for the National Park Service (NPS) in 2025 was $3.337 billion. That’s seven percent less than the Biden administration’s request of $3.576 billion. The Trump administration has proposed a cut of more than $1 billion across the operation of NPS, including its historic preservation fund, construction…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Mayor: No New Developments Regarding Drug-Related Inmate Deaths
There are no new developments in the investigations regarding the deaths of four inmates in the Athens-Clarke County Jail between April and July 2025, Mayor Kelly Girtz said Tuesday. Two of these inmates died of apparent drug overdoses. Before the death of the fourth inmate, Clarke County Sheriff John Williams…
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Athens-Clarke County
CARES: Local Business Owner Relies On Community After Denial
Rashe Malcom, small business owner of Rashe’s Cuisine in Athens, said she was disheartened after being denied access to funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “I am not just sitting around saying ‘oh, they ran out of money,’ but I got an actual denial, and…
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COVID-19 Coverage
COVID-19 and the CARES Act: Local Business Owner Shares His Experience
On March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump. This act was enacted in order to support Americans and American businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can benefit from the CARES Act through the Paycheck…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Where’s the Money? Local Businesses Struggle to Receive Federal Funding
Bob Googe thought he was ready for this. Googe owns Jittery Joe’s Coffee, a popular coffee chain in Northeast Georgia. After the economic crisis in 2008, Googe restructured his business to survive another challenge. But he never expected this. It’s apocalyptic…I don’t think anyone can structure their business to survive…