local journalism
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Athens-Clarke County
Declining Rates of Print Media Affect Local News Publications
Each morning, Richard “Dick” Ferguson begins his day the same way — reading the newspaper. His chosen publication, the Athens Banner-Herald, delivers its printed copies Wednesday through Sunday mornings. “I have subscribed to the paper as long as I can remember,” said Ferguson, an Athens resident of 55 years. “I…
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Doing Journalism
The Lead: ProPublica’s Rui Kaneya on Supporting Local Investigative News
Rui Kaneya, a senior editor at ProPublica, joins The Lead to talk about why local news is important and what it takes to become an investigative journalist. Rui oversees projects for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network, which supports long-term projects at local news sources. He’s worked at multiple nonprofit news sources…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Banner-Herald to Implement Athens Equality Lab: Here’s What You Should Know
News deserts, or areas that lack local journalism, have been increasing over the last 30 years. Northeast Georgia proves to be no exception, as some counties in the area are without a local newspaper. According to a study by the University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media,…
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In-Depth
Print Journalism’s Fading Echo: Impact of News Desertification in Northeast Georgia
In Lexington, Georgia, less than 20 miles from Athens, there’s a small, white building tucked behind a gravel parking lot surrounded by overgrown grass. Untrimmed bushes obscure a rusty metal sign that reads “The Oglethorpe Echo.” Framed on a wall of the entryway is a newspaper clipping: a profile on…
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Doing Journalism
The Lead: Rana Cash on Leading the Savannah Morning News
This episode features Rana Cash, editor of the Savannah Morning News in Savannah, Georgia.