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News Articles: On Second Thought

Jon Jackson has been using his farm to help veterans for years. More recently, he's launched a virtual farmers market to help families in need due to COVID-19.

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How One Georgia Farmer Turned The Coronavirus Crisis Into An Opportunity For Service

The closure of schools, restaurants and hotels has wreaked havoc on the nation’s food supply. Dairy farmers are pouring out milk, hog prices are...

April 29, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
Frank Reiss and Emmy Carmichael add their picks to the Southern Reading List.

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Southern Reading List: Frank Reiss And Emmy Carmichael From A Cappella Books In Atlanta

Frank Reiss and Emmy Carmichael from A Cappella Books in Atlanta stopped by On Second Thought to share their recommendations for our Southern Reading...

April 28, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera

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The Family Life Of Nashville Songwriting Greats, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant

Boudleaux and Felice Bryant had a deep impact in Nashville, with notable hits like "Bye Bye Love" and “All I Have to Do Is Dream.” Their music has been...

April 28, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Jesse Nighswonger ,
  • and 1 more

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On Second Thought For Friday, Oct. 4, 2019

If music is a universal language, then OneBeat has diplomacy down. It’s a group of 25 emerging musicians from around the world who collaborate on...

April 28, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more

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On Second Thought For Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Suicides are on the rise in jails and prisons, and Georgia has one of the highest rates of inmate suicides in the nation — nearly double the national...

April 28, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more
From authors to artists and movies to "Mobituaries," the "On Second Thought" archives have a variety of stories to keep you entertained.

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Art From The Archives: 5 "On Second Thought" Segments To Revisit

On this week’s return to our archives, On Second Thought is presenting some of our favorite arts and media stories. From movies to “Mobituaries,”...

April 27, 2020
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By:
  • Chase McGee
Since the coronavirus pandemic shut down income sources for already struggling families, Helping Mamas has seen a sharp increase in the demand for childcare supplies.

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Childcare Supply Nonprofit, Helping Mamas, Scales Up To Meet Increased Demand During COVID-19

Another cog in the supply chain disrupted by the pandemic: diapers. And as struggling families with young children face more challenges to making ends...

April 25, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
Shelter-in-place orders have meant fewer in-person interactions, which in turn has led many to reassess their regular beauty and self-care practices.

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Beauty Behind Closed Doors: How Self-Care And Grooming Regimes Have Changed In Quarantine

Self-isolation and quarantine have recalibrated our habits, routines, and what we present to the world. For many lucky enough to still have a job,...

April 24, 2020
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  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Journalist and author Jennifer Steinhauer joined Virginia Prescott for a new virtual author talks series presented by the Atlanta History Center. They discussed Steinhauer's new book, "The Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress."

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Author Jennifer Steinhauer's New Book 'The Firsts' Focuses On Groundbreaking Women In Congress

“The Squad” gets a lot of media attention, but they are just one part of the record number of women elected to Congress in 2018. In fact, it was the...

April 24, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer

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OST Full Show: Beauty And Self-Care In Isolation, Farmer’s Response To COVID-19, Jennifer Steinhau

For many lucky enough to still have a job, getting dressed and made-up is a vestige of normalcy in a world that feels upended. For others, gray roots,...

April 24, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 4 more

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Good Pill Pharmacy Repurposes Surplus Medications For Low-Income Georgians

From waiting rooms across the country to the floor of the U.S. Capitol, healthcare is one of the biggest issues for American voters. One of the main...

April 22, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
From musicians to rocket scientists, "On Second Thought" has many stories in its archives to keep you entertained in quarantine.

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Musicians, Primatologists, And Rocket Scientists: 5 OST To Revisit This Week

These five oldies but goodies from the On Second Thought archive cover topics from rocket science to recipe books. Check out these stories to start your...

April 20, 2020
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By:
  • Chase McGee
Independent cinemas, like Plaza Theatre in Atlanta and Ciné in Athens, are offering special programming and online streaming while closed for quarantine.

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Closed For Quarantine, Georgia's Independent Cinemas Turn From Silver Screen To Digital Streams

Among the small businesses shuttered by shelter-in-place orders are two of Georgia’s historic art-house theaters. How are these independent cinemas...

April 18, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Chase McGee
Jeff Breedlove of the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse joined "On Second Thought" to explain how quarantine may lead to new addictions or relapses. "We have to make sure we're putting our recovery first, as we process this other pandemic," he said.

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Staying Sober In Isolation: As Quarantine Threatens Recovery, Connection Becomes Crucial

Many people are finding social distancing difficult or lonely. Those challenges can become compounded for people recovering from substance abuse...

April 17, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
As Georgia approaches the predicted peak of coronavirus cases, medical professionals are being pushed to the brink to make difficult decisions about who gets critical care.

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Under Strain Of Limited Resources, The Ethics And Emotional Impact Of Triage Decisions

In the last month, videos and stories of doctors in hospitals around the world flooded with COVID-19 patients have circulated across social media...

April 17, 2020
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  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
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