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Serving Northeast Georgia. All content is produced by students in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.

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October is National Farm to School Month, a time to connect students with local agriculture and teach them where their food comes from.

Grady Newsource reporter KB Lake shows how agriculture education is planting the seeds for opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. by @gradynewsource

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How can farmers feed a growing global population without using more land? University of Georgia researchers are turning to artificial intelligence for answers.

Grady Newsource reporter Kyle Tatelbaum explores how researchers are using AI, satellite data and precision agriculture to increase crop production as global food demand continues to grow.

@kyletatelbaum.tv by @gradynewsource

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An inside look of Courtney and Van Loskoski’s Newtown home.

You can catch Kennedy Puckett performing on their porch during Athens Historic Porchfest at 2 p.m. on Oct. 18!

Story by Lexie Shadix and Jonas Broom by @gradynewsource

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A vibrant purple house on Barber Street will transform once again into a music venue for Historic Athens Porchfest, marking the fourth time homeowner Courtney Loskoski and her husband, Van, have served as hosts.

They expect crowds to gather on picnic blankets and lawn chairs on Oct. 18 to listen to rock musician Kennedy Puckett perform on the front porch at 2 p.m.

The couple bought the house in 2022, though they never intended to live in Athens.

✍️: Jonas Broom & Lexie Shadix

Read more at Grady Newsource.

Link in bio. taken in Newtown by @gradynewsource

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As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, concerns over data center development, environmental impacts and the rising cost of living are shaping how Northeast Georgia voters evaluate candidates.

Grady Newsource reporter Emani Turnipseed shares why a nearby data center is a major concern for one local farmer and former political candidate, and what other issues could influence her vote. by @gradynewsource

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If you're overwhelmed by the 200+ bands playing @historicathens Porchfest 2026, there are a few themed itineraries to get you started at our link in bio. by @gradynewsource

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A historic home on Boulevard is finding new life and a new rhythm.

Simeon Niolon and Rachel Kachur have worked to make their century-old Athens home their own while preserving its historic character. On Sunday, the home at 156 Boulevard will welcome musicians and visitors as part of Historic Athens Porchfest.

Read more at Grady Newsource.

Link in bio. taken in Boulevard Historic District, Athens by @gradynewsource

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Early voting is officially underway in Athens-Clarke County. Voters can now cast their ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, with early voting continuing through Oct. 30.

From where to vote to what residents need to know before heading to the polls, Grady Newsource reporter Jackson Bramlett breaks down the details to help voters prepare for Election Day. by @gradynewsource

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North Downtown Athens is getting a new look — but what makes the redevelopment sustainable?

The former Bethel Midtown Village is being transformed into a walkable, mixed-income community, with plans for green space, improved connectivity and sustainable infrastructure.

Former Bethel residents also have the first right to return as new housing becomes available.

Read the full story to see how sustainability, affordable housing and community are coming together in North Downtown Athens at the link in our bio. by @gradynewsource

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Simeon Niolon and his wife, Rachel Kachur, bought 156 Boulevard in March 2025 after looking for a place to move from Atlanta. They have since worked to make the more than century-old house their own while preserving pieces of the generations that came before them. Their home will host a band on Oct. 18 during Historic Athens Porchfest.

Read more on Grady Newsource.

✍️: Maura Potvin and Mollie Beth Johnson taken in Boulevard by @gradynewsource

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Athens-Clarke County Landfill captures gas from decomposing organic waste and uses it to create energy, but composting can prevent some of that methane from being produced in the first place.

Learn at our link in bio how the two sustainability practices work together to tackle Athens’ waste. by @gradynewsource

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Seven solar trackers move with the sun in the parking lot of the Athens-Clarke County Library, providing shade for patrons while generating electricity for the building. For library manager Niké Shimobi-Obijuru, the trackers are also a visible example of how the county is implementing renewable energy in its public facilities. “They’re really cool,” Shimobi-Obijuru said. Read the full story at our link in bio. by @gradynewsource

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