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Environment
Laid with Love: Hippie Hens Homestead Works Toward Ethical Sustainability
As more people look for ways to live sustainably, small farms like Hippie Hens Homestead are leading by example. Raising chickens for fresh eggs not only cuts down on waste costs but also promotes self-reliance and ethical animal care. For Lacy Martin, sustainability goes far beyond efficiency. It’s about respect…
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Athens’ Ciné Adapts to Changing Movie-Watching Habits
As more Americans opt to watch new movies from home, independent theaters like Athens’ Ciné are working to keep the traditional cinema experience alive. Roughly three-quarters of U.S. adults said they streamed a newly released movie at least once in the past year, according to a recent survey conducted by…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fresh Food, Fresh Start: How Athens FARMRx Connects Health, Local Produce
With a bag of leafy greens in one hand and fresh tomatoes in the other, Maya Alandete sees more than produce changing hands. She sees confidence, connection and a chance at better health. That’s the mission behind FARMRx, a food-as-medicine program helping bridge the gap between healthcare and healthy eating…
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Athens-Clarke County
One in Many: How Paloma Park Stands Out in Downtown Athens
In a neighborhood packed with more than 340 businesses, standing out isn’t easy. Downtown Athens hums with the energy of students, residents and visitors alike — all drawn by the promise of food, drinks, music and charm. But in this fast-paced scene, one spot continues to make a lasting impression:…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fundraiser for Athens Businesses Feeds Hospital Workers
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the lives of both people and businesses, Gloria Chu, a pediatrician for Piedmont Athens Regional, and her friend Ellie Macknight got together to make a solution. “When we saw the restaurants start closing, I mentioned to Gloria that someone should pay the restaurants to…
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The German Way: Making Market Fresh Produce More Accessible
Get in. Get out. The four words I utter internally as I enter the automatic doors leading to aisles of boxes and bags. Get in. Get out. I murmur to myself, “Milk and bread, I only need milk and bread.” I return home with plastic bags of sweets and savory…
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In-Depth
A Local’s Quick Getaway Guide to Munich
Tourists crowd the busy city center of Munich. You hear the sound of hundreds of suitcases rolling on cobblestone and people speaking a variety of languages. But, with only a few days to spend in Munich and hundreds of years of rich history and culture, tourists may lack confidence in…
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The Viktualienmarkt, the Place to Be on a Sunny Day in Munich
Colorful booths line the cobblestone streets, the scent of lavender and curried meats fill the air, locals and tourists indulge their appetites with food from the many vendors situated around a small garden with picnic tables. Lebkuchenherz, or gingerbread hearts, hang from the sides of tents and add a dose…
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Athens-Clarke County
National Donut Day: How to Celebrate in Athens
So, life is great. Today I found out that there is not just one, but TWO National Donut Days. And— oh yeah— one of them is today, Nov. 5. The first one is observed on the first Friday of every June. Hungry yet? Here’s where you can cure your donut…
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Athens-Clarke County
Free Coffee for Cup of Kindness
ATHENS, GA– A new student club on campus is brewing up some positivity. Every other week, the club serves free coffee to students and local residents. There’s a catch. If you accept the cup of coffee you have to promise to perform an act of kindness. Jaren Mendel, a sophomore…