Harrison Carter
Addison Peacock
Thomas Chapman
Amy Clark
Home page of the Living Democracy program
Living Democracy brings together students and citizens to collaborate on issues of concern to Alabama communities. Coordinated by the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities thorugh the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University and the David Mathews Center for Civic Life, the project prepares undergraduate college students for civic life through living-learning experiences in the summer.
- July 9, 2020
- Dekalb County travel takes hit in pandemic
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After decades of moving around the country doing tourism work, John Dersham, president/CEO of Dekalb County Tourism and resident “nature buff”, ended up in north Alabama. After discovering his “paradise”, Dersham’s career is focused on telling the world all about the things he loves about the area.
- By Addison Peacock
- July 7, 2020
- Chatom churches offer support, build community
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Communities all have their own way of getting together and building relationships. In Chatom, many find those opportunities and more through local churches. Chatom, which is about 11 square miles, is home to 13 churches.
- By Thomas Chapman
- July 2, 2020
- Elba Housing Authority adapts to pandemic
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As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Laurie Chapman, executive director of the Elba Housing Authority, and her staff found themselves in a new normal.
- By Harrison Carter
- July 2, 2020
- Outdoor sports reel in new fans, economic benefits
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The outdoor sports industry in Alabama’s Black Belt continues to flourish as more and more Alabamians head outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- By Amy Clark
- July 1, 2020
- Collinsville "pulls together" in COVID-19 response
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On Saturdays, Melody Chastain gets an early start. The secretary for Collinsville Trade Day typically starts her Saturday mornings at 4 a.m.
- By Addison Peacock
