money
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Education
Art Students Face High Costs for Necessary Supplies
College students, especially those from low-income families, face a wide range of financial obstacles on campus. For those majoring in art, one of the biggest obstacles might the cost of supplies and other materials necessary for class assignments. Depending on a student’s school and major, there is a vast inconsistency…
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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…
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Environment
How To Save Money By Saving Energy As It Gets Colder
With the weather getting colder, many people will soon turn on the heating inside their homes. Changes in temperatures can also mean a change in power bills. Matt Garcia, the manager and marketing administrator for local appliance repair company Athens Appliance, advises that turning off the thermostat is never a…
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Jackson County
City of Hoschton Receives Community Development Block Grant
Gov. Brian Kemp announced that 59 communities throughout the state of Georgia would receive Community Development Block Grants totaling $41 million in federal assistance. The city of Hoschton, located in Jackson County, was granted $600,000 during that announcement on Aug. 30 in order to address sewer improvements in the Panther…
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Northeast Georgia News
University of Georgia Helps Veterans Attend Law School
The University of Georgia is providing financial assistance so military veterans can attend law school. Jacob Bohn spent seven years in the Army and retired as a captain. He is a first-year law student and said he is finding new opportunities at the UGA School of Law. “I’m grateful for…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Farmers Market Businesses Navigate Seasonal Benefits, Challenges
Tucker Pennington is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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In-Depth
‘Money in the News’ Reporting Tells Stories of Personal Finance Challenges, Solutions
Several Grady students completed their capstone requirement through a class on “Money in the News,” which included a unit on reporting and writing personal finance stories. The students’ articles were published through the College Connect program operated by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW). Each student received…
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Uncategorized
UGA Raises Record Amount in Fundraising
By the end of the 2017 fiscal year, the University of Georgia had raised a record-breaking $227.8 million as a part of its “Commit to Georgia” fundraising campaign. This nearly doubles the $117.2 million raised in the fiscal year 2013, the year before President Jere Morehead took office. UGA launched…
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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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2016 Election
Stock Market Fluctuates After Trump Win
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8PeXoz4vw&w=640&h=360] Brandi Patterson helps explain what the Trump win means for your finances