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
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
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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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
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
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
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
A biography on Caitlin Farmer. Why it’s newsworthy: Caitlin Farmer’s life has been influenced by people who push her to do what makes her happy, and be the best version of herself. These people have shaped her childhood and are responsible for who she is today. By Lexie Blake Caitlin Farmer, a third-year journalism student at the University of Georgia, gives credit to her father … Continue reading Caitlin Farmer on Drawing Inspiration from Father, Favorite Band
Analysis of CNN Story by Lisa Respers France. Why this story is news: Kim Kardashian West files for divorce from Kanye West Fame, conflict, immediacy and impact are all present in this story. Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West have already led incredibly public lives with many stories centered around them before and during their relationship. On Friday, CNN obtained proof from the Los Angeles … Continue reading Divorce Officially in the Works for Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West
Analysis of CNN story by Lisa Respers France on Demi Lovato. By Caitlin Farmer Why this story is news: The story, “Demi Lovato feels ‘more joy’ in her life, two years after her overdose” has the element of fame. Lovato is a household name, but her 2018 overdose is almost as well-known. Lisa Respers France, an entertainment beat reporter with CNN, took Lovato’s recent interview … Continue reading Demi Lovato: How is She Now?
