COLORBEARER OF ATHENS, GEORGIA LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987

Stories by Melissa Hovanes

  • Everyday People

    Tammy Lee, Middle School Teacher

    She's noticed that the difficult economy has seemed to affect students' preparedness for school.

  • Everyday People

    Heyward Young, Bear Creek Reservoir Attendant

    In his "retirement," he works at the reservoir and has gotten his real estate license… but he still hasn't started a band.

  • Everyday People

    Lauren Felten, Banker and Baker

    An electronic banking specialist who bakes "gender reveal" cakes in her spare time.

  • Everyday People

    Michael Pipkin, Unemployed Laborer

    He can't get a job without a car but can't afford a car without a job.

  • Everyday People

    Demetrice Riden, Ice Cream Shop Employee

    He grew up in Athens, but is ready to finish school and move to Florida.

  • Athens Farmers Market

    A New Central Location Heralds a Focus on Community

    The Wednesday evening market moves from its longtime home at Little Kings to City Hall this week.

  • Everyday People

    Steve Carter, Martial Arts Instructor

    He may be the first Everyday Person who breaks bricks with his bare hands.

  • Everyday People

    William Holley, Jr., Advocate for the Disabled

    He has wise words on a variety of subjects, including how to prepare for "Arthur."

  • Everyday People

    Kimberly Harding, Photographer and Student

    Her 12-year-old daughter has decided to study marine biology in Boston.

  • Everyday People

    Carla Parr, Retiree

    She's a former special education teacher who also used to ride a motorcycle.

  • Everyday People

    Lisa Pomaya, Dry Cleaner

    She cleans clothes now, but she used to work in a factory here that made them.

  • Everyday People

    Cynthia Jackson, Sales Consultant

    In her free time, she's on a praise dance team at her church.

  • Everyday People

    Tyrone Kalfus, Unemployed

    They call him "Chicago," but he's lived in many more places than his hometown.

  • Everyday People

    Dario Gonzales, PhD Student

    A Fulbright scholar from Chile, he sometimes finds Americans too polite.

  • Everyday People

    Jessica Ross, Hair Stylist

    She likes living in Athens because it's so accepting of people's differences.

  • Up Against It

    The ACC Landfill Encroaches on Neighbors Again

    Despite a 1992 agreement, the county dump is expanding once more.

  • City Pages

    Global Poverty Project Comes to UGA Library

    The worldwide initiative brings its "Live Below the Line" campaign to Athens Feb. 29.

  • Dr. James Porter

    Wednesday, January 18, 12:15 p.m. @ the UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 214

  • Whose Schools? Our Schools!

    Students Confront Regents Over Immigrant Policy

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