public housing
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Athens-Clarke County
Understanding Athens-Clarke County Seniors Who Are Food, Housing Insecure
Arlene Stern imitates the life of a University of Georgia college freshman. She has hallmates. She loves roaming downtown by the Georgia Theatre. She had a different life before settling in Athens. Yet, Arlene is not a student. She does not live in a dorm. She avoids downtown past dinnertime.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Public Housing Smoke-Free Policy Results in New Expectations for Residents
The Athens Housing Authority began enforcing a smoke-free rule in all of their public housing on July 1, 2018. More than three months later, the enforcement of the rule and how serious residents are taking it is unclear. The smoke-free rule promotes a lifestyle change for smokers living in Athens…
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Athens-Clarke County
House Bill 517 in the Final Day of Legislative Session
By: Julie Calhoun House Bill 517 could possibly bring a grocery to downtown Athens. Representatives Quick, Frye, and Williamson are all in favor of this bill. It’s known as the downtown grocery act which if passed will allow local government to license the sale of beer and wine to off…