Stories by Melissa Hovanes
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Latino Nonprofit Holds Fundraiser
ALCES is raising money to help immigrants learn English, get their GEDs and apply for legal residency.
By Melissa Hovanes | December 5, 2012
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Troy Bankston, Financial Advisor
A long-time Bulldog fan talks about her family traditions—like eating at the Varsity after games—and crying when UGA tore down Rutherford Hall.
By Melissa Hovanes | November 7, 2012
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Ambrasia Pittard
A student talks about helping to raise her family's other children and her plans for college.
By Melissa Hovanes | October 24, 2012
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Timothy King, Metal Fabricator
A UGA employee talks about tailgating, the tough times at UGA and how Athens has changed since he's grown up.
By Melissa Hovanes | October 10, 2012
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Molly Layton, Mother
An Athens woman talks about growing up in an abusive foster home, becoming homeless, falling in love and putting her life back together.
By Melissa Hovanes | October 3, 2012
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Charles Daniel Thompson, Server
A late-night restaurant server and political science student talks about rowdy customers and the presidential election.
By Melissa Hovanes | September 26, 2012
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Tonya Hart, Stay-at-Home Mom
A young mother talks about working in factories, traveling to Mexico and the excitement of Athens after growing up in the country.
By Melissa Hovanes | September 12, 2012
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New Policy Lets Immigrants Out of the Shadows
Thousands of young, undocumented Georgians are expected to apply for a two-year reprieve from deportation, allowing them to work and go to college in the nation they've called home since childhood.
By Melissa Hovanes | September 12, 2012
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Jo Robichon-Garber. Jewelry Maker and Homemaker
A French-Canadian immigrant talks about the differences between Athens and Montreal—the food, the customs and the wages.
By Melissa Hovanes | September 5, 2012
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Johnny Veasey, Unemployed Painter
A homeless man talks about living in the woods, why he doesn’t shave and his dog, Cheeseburger.
By Melissa Hovanes | August 29, 2012
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Aemro Kassa, scientist
A virologist and biochemist talks about his education in Ethiopia and Boston, moving to Athens and working for Merial.
By Melissa Hovanes | August 22, 2012
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Taxpayers Pour Millions into Questionable Reservoir
The state of Georgia and Walton and Oconee counties are moving forward with a costly new reservoir based on overly optimistic population projections. They might end up selling the water to metro Atlanta.
By Melissa Hovanes | August 15, 2012
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Annie Matthews, Retiree
An Athens resident for 62 years talks about attending segregated schools, restoring a one-room schoolhouse and manufacturing Atlanta Braves foam tomahawks for a living.
By Melissa Hovanes | August 8, 2012
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Liz Larson, Student and Aspiring Entrepreneur
A newly minted University of Georgia graduate talks about her travels, doing stand-up comedy and her dreams of starting a business.
By Melissa Hovanes | August 1, 2012
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Cody McLaughlin, Event Promoter
A newcomer to Athens talks about moving away from home, throwing parties and getting burned spinning fire.
By Melissa Hovanes | July 25, 2012
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Brent Haley, Carpenter
A contractor talks about working for himself, hiring immigrants, watching tornados and his favorite bar in Athens.
By Melissa Hovanes | July 11, 2012
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Nora Blankenship, Social Worker
A counselor for families and children who helps out at her husband's auto shop and makes a mean tomato sauce.
By Melissa Hovanes | July 4, 2012
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Athenians React to Ruling on Arizona Law
Some say the Supreme Court's decision will enhance an existing climate of fear.
By Melissa Hovanes | July 4, 2012
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Sherri King, Sales Representative
She does telephone sales for work and inspirational poetry for pleasure.
By Melissa Hovanes | June 27, 2012
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New Obama Stance on Immigration Topic at UGA Panel
Experts and students discussed how a new DHS policy will affect undocumented Georgians.
By Melissa Hovanes | June 27, 2012
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