Author: Caitlin Farmer

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Settle or challenge? How race and crime collide 

By Caitlin Farmer  Georgia’s correctional system currently encompasses 49,747 people. They are dispersed among the state’s 34 State Prisons, four private prisons, 183 jails, 19 Regional Youth Detention Centers, six Youth Development Centers, but thousands more are under correctional control by probation and parole. Placement within the criminal justice system is mainly determined by the level of offense individuals are charged with, although it depends … Continue reading Settle or challenge? How race and crime collide 

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The unknown victims of the COVID-19 lockdown 

By Caitlin Farmer At the start of 2020, schools, offices and businesses across the U.S. closed their doors, encouraging people to stay in their homes to avoid the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19, leading to a period of lockdown and isolation.  For families across the country, this meant parents were in the home while children were attending school virtually and not coming in contact … Continue reading The unknown victims of the COVID-19 lockdown 

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‘Not too rustic, but not as formal’: Athens couple makes new home, old 

By Caitlin Farmer Details around each corner of Nancy and Dave Woodruff’s home were meticulously considered in order to make it their dream house. “We wanted it to have some unique features, but just feel at home too, we wanted it to be very comfortable” Nancy said. “Not too rustic, but not as formal as the one (house) we had before.”  Years of careful thought … Continue reading ‘Not too rustic, but not as formal’: Athens couple makes new home, old 

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Expected is rather dull 

By Caitlin Farmer Photo by Caitlin Farmer Jade Joyner, designer and co-owner of Metal & Petal on Baxter Street, uses her upbringing in Europe and California to inspire her residential and commercial designs. She defines her style as modern traditionalist and utilizes her travels to help bring history into spaces with vintage pieces.  When designing a space, Joyner said she prefers having a traditional backdrop with … Continue reading Expected is rather dull 

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Oglethorpe County couple’s garden cultivates community, healthy meals

Steven and Vickie Coker have spent 39 years growing crops in their garden to eat daily. As members of PlowShare, they have found friends and food within Oglethorpe County. By Caitlin Farmer The Oglethorpe Echo Steven and Vickie Coker find purpose in the garden behind their home in the Beaverdam community each day. The Cokers’ 15-acre garden includes plants and vegetables, from succulents to ghost … Continue reading Oglethorpe County couple’s garden cultivates community, healthy meals

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Adding a twist to Christmas decor: Tips from the owner of Chambray Tea  

Christmas decor tips from interior designer and owner of Chambray Tea, Caroline Lewis. By Caitlin Farmer Chambray Tea was a lifelong dream for owner Caroline Lewis, who opened the home decor store in downtown Bishop in April. Lewis has decorated area  homes and businesses for Christmas for 12 years. Lewis and her team begin decorating the homes and businesses the first week of November each … Continue reading Adding a twist to Christmas decor: Tips from the owner of Chambray Tea  

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‘The whispers’: Fact versus fiction in the story of Faye Dollar

By Caitlin Farmer There’s a lot Chad Dollar doesn’t know about his mom. Her favorite color or hobbies, her favorite song to dance to and what movie made her laugh are among the questions Chad Dollar can’t answer.  Though this is in part due to his young age during the years his mom was alive, the things he’s heard his entire life appear to be … Continue reading ‘The whispers’: Fact versus fiction in the story of Faye Dollar

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Lil Yachty Discusses New Projects in Q&A and Painting Session with UGA Students

By Caitlin Farmer Why It’s Newsworthy: Lil Yachty, whose birth name is Miles Parks McCollum, is an Atlanta rapper with multiple creative outlets. In a webinar hosted by University Union on Friday night for UGA students, he announced upcoming projects and his current interests all while painting what he described as an abstract piece titled “Internet Explorer.” Lil Yachty announced an upcoming nail polish line, … Continue reading Lil Yachty Discusses New Projects in Q&A and Painting Session with UGA Students

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UGA Student is on the Hunt to Make it in Music

A profile on Lance Rogers By Caitlin Farmer Why it’s Newsworthy: Lance Rogers, a sophomore at the University of Georgia and member of band Maples Crown, keeps himself busy with school, his music and his love of hunting. A rock music fan who is currently adding to his instrument repertoire by learning to play bass, hopes to build a fan base for Maples Crown in … Continue reading UGA Student is on the Hunt to Make it in Music

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Accomplished Dancer Making Moves to Law School

A biography on Lexie Blake. By Caitlin Farmer Why it’s newsworthy: Lexie Blake has multiple degrees not just academically, but to her personality as well. She describes herself as a dancer since she could walk and has always felt a push to pursue law due to her critical thinking skills. Lexie Blake hopes to be the first person in her family to attend law school … Continue reading Accomplished Dancer Making Moves to Law School

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