Fighting Homelessness, Inspiring Redevelopment

Here are two events I wish I could attend this week, but can't:

• Tonight. Southern Hospitality: The Recipe for Fighting Homelessness in Athens, a panel discussion sponsored by host. nourish.sustain, what looks to be mainly a group of UGA students.  Panelists include: Saskia Thompson from the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens; Evan Mills from the Department of Human and Economic Development in Athens; Donna Bliss, assistant professor in the UGA School of Social Work, and Lynne Griever from Faces of Homeless Speakers Bureau. At the Miller Learning Center on UGA's campus, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 24. LOOK AT THAT! Fresh Approaches in Urban Redevelopment for Athens sponsored by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation. The one-day symposium will highlight examples of revitalization in cities inside and outside of Georgia in order to inspire action in Athens. Reservations required. Check link for more details.