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Daryl Green for The Current GA
Kamala Harris woos Savannah, but can she win Georgia
A successful blueprint for softening the margins in rural Georgia already exists.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Muscogee Nation pushes back against standard Oklahoma tribal boundary signs
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is standardizing tribal boundary signs across the state, but not all Indigenous nations welcome this one-size-fits-all approach.
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Prescription for crisis: Rural pharmacies struggle to stay open
Pharmacy closures can be devastating for rural communities where residents skew older and are more likely to live with obesity, high blood pressure and other conditions than their urban counterparts. They also face greater transportation challenges and higher rates of poverty.
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A community college promises a rural county it ‘hasn’t been left to die’
Under the shadow of the shuttered mills and mines, Lincoln County, Montana, is breaking free of dependence on extractive industries. At the center of that future is a local community college
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Angelica Edwards for Enlace Latino NC
Bridging Access
Rural communities of color may be facing barriers to health care, but they’re also laying the groundwork for a more equitable future. Whether it’s hospitals reopening, These stories led by Capital B and The Associated Press, offer a roadmap.
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Dave Pellar for Oviedo Community News
Preserve or Develop? The Race Against Time to Protect Florida’s Wildlife Corridor
Just off a trail in Central Florida lies evidence, piled in bear boneyards, of Florida’s battle between development and an imperiled corridor.
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Eric J. Shelton for Mississippi Today
Rural Realities
People are growing more skeptical about the value of higher education. This five-part series explores how institutions and students are meeting their educational needs and the demands of today’s rural workforce.
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Athens to allow deer hunting on select properties
September 05, 2024
A limited bow hunting program will be held on more than a dozen City of Athens properties in the coming months, with the goal of controlling the deer population.
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As an Oklahoma hospital breaks ground, USDA looks to better health, high speed internet and housing
September 04, 2024
Leadership in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office says a Tillman County hospital speaks to the larger focus on housing, health and high speed internet.
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Introducing the Sierra Nevada Ally 2024 Elections Voter Guide
September 04, 2024
This helpful guide provides information on candidates, key dates, ballot questions and races that will affect the lives of people living in the region.
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State agricultural, veterinary officials stay on the lookout for bird flu in NC cattle
September 04, 2024
Ag commissioner Steve Troxler gave North Carolina farmers a chance to hear from agricultural and veterinary officials about the national outbreak and what that means for them.
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Court rules against Athens’ plastic bag ban
September 03, 2024
The city of Athens may not enforce its ban on single-use plastic bags because it violates state law, but it plans to appeal the ruling.
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Are Cape Cod’s Beaches Accessible For Everyone?
September 03, 2024
Towns offering services, such as public beaches, must make sure it is accessible, but Cape Cod’s switching sand, steep dunes and historical buildings prove challenging in making it more accessible.
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All Mat-Su schools to stock anti-overdose medications under new state rule
September 03, 2024
The rule requires schools to keep on hand at least two doses of opioid overdose reversal drugs aimed at reducing drug-related deaths.
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Inter-agency Group Mobilizes to Address Alleged Hate Speech in Anderson Union High School District
August 29, 2024
The District’s policies on hate speech are clear. But some parents of students who have been affected by racist language say they’re not being followed. Advocates are mobilizing to provide support to families and ensure accountability from the District.
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The Man Helping Rural South Texans Get Their GED — For Free
August 29, 2024
David Salinas honed his skills in approaching, connecting with, and helping others through his diverse experiences as a photojournalist, car salesman, and child protective services worker – all leading him to his role as a career navigator for UpSKILL Coastal Bend.