Local advocate named one of 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia

Behind the scenes of several notable changes in Athens-Clarke County—such as the implementation of bilingual ballots--is a diligent community advocate.

This summer, recent Cedar Shoals High School graduate Brittany Lopez was selected as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She is the only honoree to be chosen from Clarke County.

Lopez is also the Food Access Coordinator with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. She sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss what motivates her—and the advice she has for young Athenians.