Kristen Adaway
-
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.…
-
Athens-Clarke County
What Housing Means: One Man Uses His Foundation to Build Up Others
Shane Simms, a native of Athens, Ga., moved back to his hometown with the goal to “work good” where he had once “worked bad.” Simms successfully transitioned from being incarcerated to being a two-time homeowner, as well as a businessman; he now works as a chaplain for the Athens-Clarke County…
-
Athens-Clarke County
Teacher Salaries in Athens Cause Problems With Affordable Housing
In a district where there are more than 20 schools, finding affordable housing for the Athens-Clarke County teachers who teach the students at these schools can be difficult. The amount of money a teacher makes per year is one important factor in determining if they will be able to live…
-
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…
-
Athens-Clarke County
ANNOTATED: Athens’ Senior Living Facilities Adapt To Increasing Elderly Population
ANNOTATION INSTRUCTIONS: When you see a light red highlight, click on the small comment box to the right to read the reporter’s annotation. As the elderly population continues to grow rapidly, finding affordable and accessible housing for this demographic has become a prominent issue. In Georgia, the older population is…
-
Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Senior Living Facilities Adapt To Increasing Elderly Population
As the elderly population continues to grow rapidly, finding affordable and accessible housing for this demographic has become a prominent issue. In Georgia, the older population is expected to make up 65.5 percent of the total population by 2030, according to the American Association of Retired Persons. One of the government…