Category: 2021 Projects
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Code for Athens
Code for America is a non-profit organization that helps to connect people in communities with their local governments. They help break down barriers in America’s systems, such as the criminal legal system, by using the practices of the digital age to improve how the government serves the public. For example, Code for America’s “Clear My…
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Fishes of Georgia
Fishes of Georgia is a first-of-its-kind, iOS application to help identify and educate people on the variety of fish found in Georgia’s waterways. It is informative enough to benefit avid fishermen and educators alike and also accessible enough to satisfy casual outdoorsmen. Its primary purpose is to identify fish in two ways – either by…
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Juxtapose
Simply navigating to many local news websites prompts a barrage of pop-up ads, autoplaying videos and an unorganized assortment of content. While local news is incredibly important for informing communities, many outlets do not have an optimal digital presence due to a lack of resources as the media landscape continues to shift. Local newsrooms have…
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Athens Little Free Pantry
Every day there 25,413 people living in Athens-Clarke county that wake up in the morning not knowing if there will be enough food for the day. Will they have to skip breakfast and lunch? Will they have the opportunity to eat today? Help the local Athens non-profit, Athens Little Free Pantry, in their mission to…
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Athens Public Art
Calling all Athenians, tourists, and UGA Students: Are your parents coming up to visit for a weekend? Are you looking for a new outside activity? Do you need a cute date idea? Look no further! The Downtown Athens Art Guide will provide you with a day of free fun that will allow you to learn…
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AthensVeg
Athens, GA may be a great place to find classic southern cuisine, but that doesn’t mean that its community doesn’t crave more than your everyday barbecue. Anyone who has experienced the struggles of following a vegan diet when dining out is well aware of how difficult it can be, especially in a small town like…
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The Bonnie Heretics
Founded by two sisters who were dissatisfied with current self-care shopping trends, The Bonnie Heretics channels the insights of the celestial to support your terrestrial wellness journey. Inspired by a dream in which their grandmother visited them from the Great Beyond, the sisters set out to design an online shopping experience that uses star-powered data…
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CampusX
CampusX is a mobile-based marketplace that offers affordability and accountability for your college community. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a valid .edu email account can sign up to buy, sell, and trade items ranging from clothing and home decor to electronics and used textbooks. This iOS application is a secure and safe mediator for…
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Food Access Athens
Applying for SNAP benefits is a difficult and often inconvenient process for most low-income Americans. Applicants not only must provide a wealth of documentation upfront, but must face a number of obstacles to enrollment and recertification. This inefficiency is one of many reasons behind a systemic underutilization of SNAP and WIC programs in Athens-Clarke County.…
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UGA for Apple Watch
UGA buses stop at hundreds of places around Athens, and getting on the right one at the right time can cause some unnecessary stress. Luckily for UGA students, the UGA mobile app provides easy access to information regarding where bus stops are located on campus as well as live data on where each bus is.…