Host Melissa Carter takes us deep into the heart of Athens-Clarke County for a look at stories that span the spectrum from tragedy and justice to environmental innovation. The episode opens with a harrowing account of a stabbing incident that has left a local man fighting for his life, moves on to the sentencing of former UGA football standout Ahkil Crumpton to 30 years for his role in an armed robbery, and explores the unsettling death of Quamesha Shack while in custody at the Athens-Clarke County Jail.
Shifting the focus towards positive change, we delve into the launch of the Residential Compost Pilot Program, a pioneering effort aimed at reducing waste and combating microplastic pollution, thanks to a partnership between Athens residents, the Solid Waste Department, and UGA's New Materials Institute. This episode also features an inspiring story of an Athens woman who has turned a personal tragedy into a new beginning, alongside a celebration of UGA's men's basketball and baseball teams' recent successes.
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