A new morning has dawned in Hartwell, and it’s a sunny, chilly one at that. Election results are still in flux in six states across the country as votes are being counted in North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada, Pennsylvania and the state where I now live, Georgia, at my time Read more
After what has felt like an extremely long election season, Election Day 2020 has finally arrived. I’m out and about this evening, attending several Election Night watch parties: one hosted by the local Republican party and one hosted by a local Democratic candidate for Congress — and more, as I Read more
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that my boyfriend received a presumptive positive COVID-19 diagnosis on Wednesday. Presumptive, as there are no rapid screenings around where we are in rural Georgia, but he tested negative for both strep and the flu. (He’ll receive an official diagnosis after the Read more
“There’s always a sunrise and always a sunset and it’s up to you to choose to be there for it,” said my mother. “Put yourself in the way of beauty.” — Cheryl Strayed I’ve been a morning person my entire life, but in the past week or so, I’ve hit Read more
Peaceful demonstrations and protests have continued throughout the South, the country, and around the world this weekend. Today, I’m sharing photos from a peaceful protest in Elberton, Georgia, a town of approximately ~4,500 people where about 400 people came to show their support. As I’ve said in all of my Read more
Peaceful protests continue this weekend as citizens voice their concerns about systemic racism and oppression in the United States. Today, I’m sharing photos from a demonstration in Hartwell, Georgia, a town of approximately 4,500 people where around 225 people came out to show their support Friday evening. As I’ve said Read more
I’m back again with more coverage of the ongoing George Floyd protests — this time from Athens, Georgia, a college town approximately 75 minutes from Atlanta. In the photos below, you will watch as hours of peaceful protest escalated with the arrival of additional police officers and the National Guard. Read more
Yesterday, I had the privilege to witness and document protests in two Georgia cities: Atlanta (below) and Athens (soon to come). I use the word privilege mindfully: in situations like this one, I am reminded of the immense privilege I have as a journalist to do my job and lay Read more