- Sitting in cars all day puts people at risk of obesity, and electric vehicles aren't any better in that respect, according to University of Californiaresearch. Meanwhile, living in a walkable community has major health benefits. - The U.S. DOT awarded $... See more
- While government mandates like banning cars in urban centers have great benefits for public health and the environment, they can also lead to backlash and erode support for green policies, according to a new study. ( Grist) - Research also shows that lo... See more
For years Georgia Square Mall has been on life support, and now it appears that a proposal to redevelop it is on death’s door, too. An attorney for The Leaven Group, headed by local developer Mark Jennings, sent a letter to Athens-Clarke County officials ... See more
The University of Georgia left coal in Athens townies’ stockings when it announced Dec. 26 that it would follow through on plans to demolish Legion Pool. However, critics of the plan to replace the historic pool with greenspace and parking have vowed not ... See more
More than 100 people participated in two Athens protests on Monday criticizing the recent U.S. attack on Venezuela. Protesters said they were not there to support ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. Rather, they objected to regime change in genera... See more
