Josephine Blake, a graduate of Spelman College, has spent over 6 years covering community issues in Athens and surrounding areas. Previously, she worked for the Athens Banner-Herald, where her reporting on local grassroots movements brought attention to critical social issues.
Election observers Andrea Woodall, left, and Deb Weiler pose for a photo outside Clarke Central High School on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo/Quinn FitzHenry)