Audrey Enghauser

hat look back begins with this piece by Audrey Enghauser, about toll food insecurity takes on Clarke County School District students’ ability to learn and stay healthy, and how the district and the community is lending support.

This week on Athens News Matters, as we get ready for Thanksgiving, we’ll take a look back at some of our news coverage about food insecurity in Athens and the toll it takes on families.

Athens Clarke-County commissioners discussed community input on a Pet Registration Program that would require dog and cat owners to pay a fee to register their pets and their vaccine status with the county.

Clarke County School Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker discusses test scores, the new school year, and the future of community school organizers.

Clarke County School Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker evaluates test scores, the new school year, and the future of community school organizers. Plus, could pet licenses be coming to Athens Clarke County?

DPH reports a recent overdose spike in Athens — authorities search for men who caused school lockdown in Barrow County — ACC officials want feedback on housing plans — GPB has a new CEO

Athens-Clarke County is allotting about $25 million to strategic plans addressing housing insecurity in the county, accounting for nearly half their American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.

Construction materials manufacturer Duckshin Housing will build its first U.S. facility in Athens-Clarke County, according to a statement from Governor Brian Kemp’s office.

EPP relaunches under new management — DAs challenge prosecutorial oversight law — ACC's election infrastructure passes state audit — Kemp signals more spending ahead

As of August 1, Athens renters can apply for rent assistance again as a part of the recently relaunched Eviction Protection Program.