We know an extreme number of workers who have been hit hard by business closures and job layoffs are affiliated with the hospitality industry. In Athens, countless workers from restaurants, bars, music venues, hotels, and other affiliated services have seen their hours reduced, and more likely, their jobs lost. This […]
Check out this website for the Athens Mutual Aid Network. An incredible resource to get and give assistance in our community.
Two years ago, Athens elected a new slate of progressive commissioners, in an amazing and surprising victory. It was inspiring, but it wasn’t enough. The past year and a half since those folks took office has been dramatically better than the eight years prior, but the commission still needs more […]
As the world slowly starts to return back to normalcy, undocumented citizens continue to live through harsher realities than most people understand. Without having the correct resources, a local network to rely on, or comfortability with English language, etc., everyday life becomes a challenge in ways that differentiate them from […]
A4E member Steve Piazza is a writer and poet living in Athens, Georgia with his wife and cat. He is a retired educator who advocates for education, workers’ rights and global welfare. Interested in writing for our blog? Get in touch! During the first few years of a public school education, […]