Capitol Corner

The wealth disparity within college towns is nothing new. Although in Athens, the problem persists alarmingly, despite county efforts. Athens has the eighth-highest income inequality in the country. This situation contributes to a typical pattern in college towns, given that with a growing student population comes a growing demand for housing. According to the Gini […]

Consistent and safe housing lies at the heart of a quality education for students. In 2022, 17.1% of students in the United States under the age of 18 experienced a form of unstable housing, a percentage representative of 12.1 million students. Graduation rates vary among students considered homeless, with numbers ranging from 45% to 86% […]

Georgia is in the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic. Between 2019 and 2022, the state saw a 76% rise in opioid-related deaths, including a 308% surge in fatalities involving fentanyl. In 2022 alone, overdoses claimed the lives of over 2,000 Georgians. This crisis is not just one of Georgia’s. Across the nation, 80,391 individuals […]

Imagine standing in a Walmart parking lot. Think about its size. Now, consider the number of spots typically occupied. On a typical day, there will be plenty of empty spaces. This raises the question: Why is that parking lot so large if there are many empty spaces?  This size is due to parking minimums or […]