This is a place for some of my more light-hearted stories I have done over the years.
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Jackson County holds 11th annual “Hometown Heroes” event, gives out dozens of gifts
By Will Daughtry, Aug. 28, 2026
UPDATE: Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office hires two new positions plus new support K9
By Will Daughtry, July 9, 2026
Gainesville native visits Cuba in relief effort amid US energy blockade
By Will Daughtry, May 22, 2026
Following in her footsteps: twins, mother all nurses at NGMC Gainesville
Story and video by Will Daughtry, May 8, 2026
“Record Store Day” at Moe’s Record Shop on the Downtown Square
By Will Daughtry, April 18, 2026
Community rallies around Dahlonega bar: “It’s a staple”
By Will Daughtry, Feb. 16, 2026
Gwinnett Co. Police help Mr. and Mrs. Claus get to the Mall of Georgia after minor accident
By Will Daughtry, Dec. 25, 2025
Jefferson Fire Dept. assisting NORAD Tracks Santa
By Will Daughtry, Dec. 24, 2025
Flowery Branch High School security guard receives donated vehicle
By Will Daughtry, Sept. 28, 2025
Union County delivers “Panther House #3” for local Habitat for Humanity
By Will Daughtry, Aug. 21, 2025
What Dem Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s victory in NYC could mean for Georgia politics
By Will Daughtry, June 27, 2025
NGMC Gainesville holds practice run of facility ahead of Green Tower opening
Article by Will Daughtry, video by Avery Bryson, Jan. 21, 2025
Beyond Dementia, Alzheimer’s Association hold Dementia Symposium to spread awareness, educate
Article and video by Will Daughtry, Sept. 26, 2024
Beyond Dementia Coalition, Longstreet Cafe holds dementia training for staff including a “Virtual Dementia Tour”
Article and video by Will Daughtry, Sept. 18, 2024
Officials look for affordable housing solutions as Gainesville homelessness rises
Article by Will Daughtry, video by Seth Chapman, Aug. 1, 2024
Fireworks: balancing holiday fun and safety
Article by Will Daughtry, video by Seth Chapman, July 3, 2024
Athens Firefighters Attempt to Turn the Tide in Historic Unionization Drops
By William Daughtry, April 28, 2023
Topics: Unionization, Athens’ unionization efforts, community organization
Photo credits: A picture of an Athens-Clarke County fire station on Milledge Avenue. Photo taken on April 26, 2023 by William Daughtry
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