Stories by Blake Aued, Editor
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Historic Pool Can Be Repaired More Cheaply Than Replaced
Legion Pool has fallen into disrepair, but documents obtained from the University of Georgia suggest renovations are cheaper than new construction, and a new pool won't save much money over the long haul.
By Blake Aued | August 22, 2012
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Controversial Murals Go Up at GMOA
1950s murals showing a potentially offensive version of agricultural life are now on display—in context—at the Georgia Museum of Art.
By Blake Aued | August 15, 2012
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Athens News and Views
Are Martha Zoller's chances of winning a congressional seat going up in smoke? Plus, new development in Boulevard and an Athens-Clarke government stalwart calls it quits.
By Blake Aued | August 15, 2012
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Athens News and Views
How underdog challengers beat two incumbent Athens state representatives, and what might happen now that they have.
By Blake Aued | August 8, 2012
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No Savings Shown for Closing Legion Pool
The University of Georgia says Legion Pool is in disrepair and a new $2.6 million pool is needed, but the state Historic Preservation Division and many Athens residents disagree.
By Blake Aued | August 8, 2012
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Rain Falls, but the Drought Goes On
Storms over Athens brought much-needed rain in July, but drought lingers, and conservation rules remain in force.
By Blake Aued | August 1, 2012
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UGA Researcher Spots Melting Greenland Ice
A geography professor looked at satellite photos and found the island's ice nearly gone.
By Blake Aued | August 1, 2012
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Residents Question Plan to Turn Farmland Into Factories
An international real estate investment firm is snatching up land on the outskirts of Athens. Its latest project could transform Jefferson Road—and not necessarily in a good way.
By Blake Aued | August 1, 2012
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Athens News and Views
Trees go down, recycling bins go up, Wal-Mart plans more urban stores and Caterpillar does a little union-busting in Illinois.
By Blake Aued | August 1, 2012
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Get Out and Vote
Will Doug McKillip knock out Regina Quick, or will Quick send McKillip to the canvas? We report on that and other races. You decide.
By Blake Aued | July 25, 2012
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Athens News and Views
In defense of Paul Broun, and another look at Quick-McKillip.
By Blake Aued | July 25, 2012
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The Athens List
A look at some of the projects in and around Athens that a proposed transportation sales tax would fund.
By Blake Aued | July 18, 2012
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Can't Get There From Here
Athens voters face a tough but important choice on an upcoming transportation sales tax referendum.
By Blake Aued | July 18, 2012
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Athens News and Views
Tons of cash and a new district mean state Rep. Doug McKillip has the inside track to re-election.
By Blake Aued | July 18, 2012
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Whatever It Takes Tries for Grant Again
An Athens nonprofit is looking for federal help to keep children in two poverty-stricken neighborhoods on track for post-secondary education.
By Blake Aued | July 18, 2012
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Progressives Choose Sides in Local Races
Campaign finance records show that Athens liberals are backing Regina Quick, Spencer Frye and Allison Wright in local races.
By Blake Aued | July 18, 2012
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Athens News and Views
Your dope new Dope looks at who's the real Democrat and who's the real Athenian in an Athens state House race.
By Blake Aued | July 11, 2012
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