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Health
How Getting Communities To Fall In Love With Nature Will Be The Key to Saving It
Love is in the air. Or is it just smog? Efforts to combat climate change often educate people on steps they can take toward sustainability, but even with the knowledge, getting people to actually change their daily habits and personal routines can be harder to instill. Understanding the need for…
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Athens-Clarke County
‘Young Kings & Queens’—The Effects of Childhood Poverty in Athens
The city of Athens is home to the University of Georgia, a school known for its spirit, academics, and impressive athletics. The town is regarded as “one of the best college towns in America,” with its vibrant college life scene, football team and charming Southern feel. Go a little further…
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Northeast Georgia News
Parents Struggle to get Refund from Swim School
Some Oconee County parents want their money back from the Georgia Aquatic Center in Watkinsville. The parents say a disagreement that banned a coach from the swim center last month cost them the program and their money. Coach Sean Gillan ran “Sean Gillan Swim School” for a year and a…
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Athens-Clarke County
Compassion International Works to Connect Children, Athens
Compassion International connected Athens residents with kids from South America, Africa, the Caribbeans, and even Asia all in one weekend. They’re looking to connect even more residents to children worldwide. Compassion International came to Cornerstone Church Athens and ushered a walk-through in which attendants went through a twenty-minute visual presentation. Through…
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Athens-Clarke County
New Playground for Kids Poses Problem for Parents
ATHENS, Ga—There’s a new playground in town, but its popularity is causing parking problems for parents. “[This is] my second time,” said Tyler Ferguson. When asked what his favorite thing about the new World of Wonder playground at Southeast Clarke Park Ferguson paused before he said “the slide.” The World…
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Athens-Clarke County
Why You Should Be Careful When Trick or Treating
Costumes, candy and decorations are not the scariest part about Halloween. Children trick or treating at the wrong house could be a real horror story. \n
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Health
Strong4Life Helps Kids Love Being Healthy
Almost anyone who has visited a doctor’s office has heard the phrase “come see me in six months.” But for people seeking help with obesity, this doctor’s office classic offers shockingly little in the way of guidance. As recent headlines about weight gain among TV’s “The Biggest Losers” make clear,…
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Jackson County
Gang Activity Information Sent to Parents
By Kalyn Wilson & Richard Banton Gangs. They’re the one club no parent wants to see their kid join. That’s why the Jackson County Sheriff Department sent out a pamphlet from the National Gang Center in order to inform parents on gang involvement. The infographic below breaks down why youths…
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In-Depth
It’s Mardi Gras in Oconee County
OCONEE COUNTY, GA - Kids made hats, masks--- and wore beads as they celebrated learning about Mardi Gras at the Oconee County Library today.