Blog posts by Blake Aued, Editor
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Jackson Street Books Owner: Closure Was a Long Time Coming
Blog: In the Loop
The downtown used bookstore Jackson Street Books has closed after 31 years in business.
The bookstore shared the image below on its Facebook page Sunday night.
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The Eastside Is Getting a New, Bigger Kroger
Blog: In the Loop
We don’t have a file photo of the Eastside Kroger, and it’s dark and raining outside, so here’s a shot of a random Kroger in Frisco, TX by Wikipedia user Jonesdr77.
The College Station Shopping Center on the Eastside, anchored by a Kroger, will be completely demolished to make way for a new, larger Kroger store if the company’s application to Athens-Clarke County is approved.
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Emergency Training Exercise Planned at Russell Hall Monday
Blog: In the Loop
Photo Credit: UGA Housing
If you see a whole bunch of cops, fire trucks and ambulances in front of Russell Hall on Monday, don’t panic! It’s just a training exercise.
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Dec. 14
Blog: In the Loop
Kristine Leschper of Mothers.
Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.
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Remains Found at Baldwin Hall
Blog: In the Loop
Photo Credit: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall expansion project has a grave problem—literally.
Work at the construction site has been suspended after 27 grave sites were discovered. The graves are believed to be a part of Old Athens Cemetery, also known as Jackson Street Cemetery, which was the official city cemetery for most of the 1800s. It was originally a part of UGA’s land grant and was deeded back to the university in 2004.
University officials had thought that all graves were removed and remains transferred to Oconee Hill Cemetery when Baldwin Hall was built in 1938, but that turned out not to be the case.
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The Dollar Theater at the Mall Is Closed
Blog: Culture Briefs
Georgia Square Value Cinemas 5 at Georgia Square Mall abruptly closed earlier this week, according to multiple sources on the Internet and elsewhere.
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Video: Rally to Decriminalize Pot in Athens
Blog: In the Loop
Photo Credit: Joshua L. Jones
Athens CARE (Campaign for Access, Reform and Education) and Georgia CARE rallied outside City Hall on Tuesday in an effort to convince the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission to decriminalize marijuana possession. Flagpole photographer Joshua L. Jones was there:
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Last Night's Commission Meeting in GIFs
Blog: In the Loop
Black is white, up is down, and I don’t know who’s allied with whom on the Athens-Clarke County Commission anymore.
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New Beers From Creature Comforts; Second Self Is Coming to Athens
Blog: Grub Notes
It’s not a new beer, but milk porter Koko Buni is back and, for the first time, will be available in retail stores in four-packs of cans starting in mid-December. Koko Buni is brewed with 1000 Faces coffee, Condor Chocolates nibs, vanilla and toasted coconut.
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Nov. 30
Blog: In the Loop
Photo Credit: Steven Colquitt / UGA Athletic Association
Mark Richt and Greg McGarity (right) discuss their parting of ways at a press conference this morning.
Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.
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Shooting Death Reported Near Hawthorne Avenue
Blog: In the Loop
A Hartwell woman was killed during a gunfight Friday night in Athens’ Brooklyn neighborhood near Hawthorne Extension and Brooklyn Road.
The victim was Breana Jeree Blackwell, 23. She was in a parked vehicle dead of a gunshot wound when police arrived on the scene at 10:58 p.m.
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Mark Richt Is Stepping Down
Blog: In the Loop
"Catch you on the flip side."
After another disappointing season, Mark Richt is resigning as the Bulldogs’ head coach, the university announced today.
Athletic director Greg McGarity said in a news release that he met with Richt this morning, and they “ mutually agreed that he would step down as head coach and would have the opportunity to accept other duties and responsibilities at UGA following the bowl game."
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Your Practical Guide to Thanksgiving in Athens
Blog: In the Loop
“I’m sorry, we don’t accept refugees who are a different religion from us. You might kill us all and take over the country.”
Breaking news, y’all: Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and a lot of stuff is going to be closed.
Athens-Clarke County’s trash and recycling pickup schedule has changed. Buses are running on a holiday schedule this week and will be shut down entirely tomorrow. Parks are closed Thursday and Friday. Click here for details.
UGA buses are running on an intercession schedule today, then will not run again until Monday.
If the dog eats your turkey and you find yourself looking for some non-Waffle House food options—or if you just need to get a drink and get away from your relatives—look no further.
And here’s a bunch of ISIS-related stuff in case you decide you want to ruin the holiday by arguing with said relatives.
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A Local Company Will Be on 'Shark Tank' Tonight
Blog: Culture Briefs
Umano co-founder Jonathan Torrey designs T-shirts with a group of Peruvian children.
A business started by two UGA graduates will be featured on the reality TV show "Shark Tank" tonight.
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Attorney General, Ethics Watchdog Call for Investigation Into Former UGA Administrator
Blog: In the Loop
The Georgia Attorney General’s office is calling for an investigation into accusations that a former UGA administrator falsified travel reimbursement forms and used state money to take personal trips, according to WSB-TV.
Underlings reported that former Director of Alumni Relations Deborah Dietzler skipped work regularly and forced her staff to find alumni to meet with her when she wanted to run marathons out of town so she could charge it to UGA, among other financial misdeeds.
An internal investigation in 2013 recommended that her contract not be renewed, but instead she was given another job for six months, until the University of Louisville hired her as associate vice president for alumni relations at a higher salary. She is now on leave as UL investigates the charges.
Senior Assistant Attorney General David McLaughlin told WSB that “this matter warrants further inquiry,” and he is concerned that no one ever reported it to his office. He has asked the University System Board of Regents to investigate.
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Eagles of Death Metal Release Statement on Paris Attack
Blog: Homedrone
Photo Credit: Sylvia McFadden/Flickr
Eagles of Death Metal, the band that was onstage at a Paris music venue when ISIS terrorists opened fire and includes former Athens resident Julian Dorio of The Whigs as its touring drummer, has issued a statement regarding the ordeal.
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Attorney: Ort's Yard Is Finally Clean
Blog: In the Loop
William Orten “Ort” Carlton is still waiting to hear whether he’ll have to serve a stint behind bars, but his yard is finally, FINALLY cleaned up, according to his attorney, Bill Overend.
“Athens Habitat For Humanity graciously lent a hand yesterday and today, and Ort’s yard is now surely in compliance,” Overend said. “They have also addressed the sliding glass door issue that was the subject of discussion last Monday when the judge ordered Ort to jail.
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Former UGA Administrator Accused of Fraud
Blog: In the Loop
A former University of Georgia fundraiser abused her position to skip work and run marathons at taxpayer expense, according to an investigation by WSB-TV and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Deborah Dietzler was the director of alumni relations for UGA, a job requiring her to travel for alumni events. She often would book flights to and hotels in cities where she wanted to run marathons, then tell assistants to find her people to meet with so she could charge the trips to UGA. She also booked expensive hotels in violation of travel policies so she could earn points.
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Nov. 16
Blog: In the Loop
Photo Credit: photo by Joshua L. Jones/graphic by Larry Tenner
Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.
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Drummer With Athens Ties Safe in Paris Attack
Blog: Homedrone
As you’ve no doubt heard, terrorists opened fire in a Paris music venue tonight, killing at least 100 people and taking dozens of others hostage. On stage at Le Bataclan during the attack was Julian Dorio, the drummer for Eagles of Death Metal.
Dorio graduated from UGA, was a founding member of ex-Athens band The Whigs and handles their finances, according to his Wikipedia page. The band moved to Nashville, TN in 2011.
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latest stories
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In the Loop | January 4, 2016 11:08am
Jackson Street Books Owner: Closure Was a Long Time Coming
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In the Loop | December 23, 2015 7:24pm
The Eastside Is Getting a New, Bigger Kroger
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In the Loop | December 18, 2015 1:01pm
Emergency Training Exercise Planned at Russell Hall Monday
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In the Loop | December 14, 2015 4:32pm
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Dec. 14
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In the Loop | December 14, 2015 2:18pm
Remains Found at Baldwin Hall
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Culture Briefs | December 9, 2015 3:02pm
The Dollar Theater at the Mall Is Closed
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In the Loop | December 3, 2015 11:52am
Video: Rally to Decriminalize Pot in Athens
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In the Loop | December 2, 2015 1:24pm
Last Night's Commission Meeting in GIFs
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Grub Notes | December 1, 2015 4:43pm
New Beers From Creature Comforts; Second Self Is Coming to Athens
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In the Loop | November 30, 2015 3:38pm
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Nov. 30
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In the Loop | November 29, 2015 2:55pm
Shooting Death Reported Near Hawthorne Avenue
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In the Loop | November 29, 2015 1:21pm
Mark Richt Is Stepping Down
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In the Loop | November 25, 2015 11:31am
Your Practical Guide to Thanksgiving in Athens
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Culture Briefs | November 20, 2015 1:42pm
A Local Company Will Be on 'Shark Tank' Tonight
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In the Loop | November 19, 2015 1:57pm
Attorney General, Ethics Watchdog Call for Investigation Into Former UGA Administrator
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Homedrone | November 18, 2015 3:36pm
Eagles of Death Metal Release Statement on Paris Attack
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In the Loop | November 17, 2015 2:32pm
Attorney: Ort's Yard Is Finally Clean
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In the Loop | November 17, 2015 11:41am
Former UGA Administrator Accused of Fraud
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In the Loop | November 16, 2015 3:48pm
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Nov. 16
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Homedrone | November 13, 2015 8:28pm
Drummer With Athens Ties Safe in Paris Attack