Jennifer Xia

@ugagrady | she/they | student journalist covering diversity equity & inclusion in athens

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Learned a lot with @UGAGrady covering the diversity and equity beat in Athens. Loved how broad the beat was and how many stories I was able to hear.

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My favorite story was covering the new Classic City Arena as it tied into prior beat coverage I had done in the past. It was interesting seeing all of it connect: https://t.co/9qGHmwUamx

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Girtz emphasizes the economic impact the arena will have in the years to follow, citing 600+ jobs being created from the beginning.

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In a news conference, Athens-Clarke County Mayor @kellygirtz speaks with Grady students on the progress of the new Classic City Arena. @accgov (Photo/Andrea Hudson)

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The project has been delayed more than eight months with an added $60 million to the final budget. “The reality is in any large construction project, there are ripples and hiccups. And, if it is not August 1, I anticipate it will be shortly thereafter,” Girtz said.

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In answers to audience questions, Lee emphasized her mother’s influence on her horticulture career.

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(THREAD) Author Abra Lee will be speaking at this years Johnstone Lecture hosted by the State Bitanical Garden of Georgia today at 6:30 p.m. on the history of ladies in horticulture. @BotGardenGA @ConquerTheSoil Follow for updates.

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Lee includes takeaways including “how important the spirit of horticulture is to the Black community” before taking questions from the audience.

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Guests turn to the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum for a brief reception following Lee’s lecture. @BotGardenGA

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Covering the diversity and equity beat this semester in Athens and very interested in these sessions following the past few commission meetings…

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PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY: ACCGov seeks public comment on the final draft of the Strategic Plan to Reduce and Prevent Homelessness through Sep. 27. Final draft of the plan, virtual presentation, + online survey: https://t.co/z0Ah7hpbmK

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@anshikindacool it’s not 😡

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😔 disappointing https://t.co/7sqjwoJJd7