Blog posts by Blake Aued, Editor
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of May 11
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Georgia Republican Party Chairman John Padgett.
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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Ex-Flagpole Editor's Dad Safe After Nepal Quake
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Martin Emanuel.
The father of former Flagpole City Editor Ben Emanuel is, thankfully, back home safe after going missing in Nepal.
Martin Emanuel, 71, was hiking the Tamang Heritage Trail on Apr. 25 when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit. The Decatur resident described the scene to reporters in Atlanta today:
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Fill Out This Survey if You Care About the Eastside
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Photo Credit: Joshua L. Jones/file
Today is the last day to complete a survey that will help Athens-Clarke County officials determine how to improve Lexington Road.
A committee of commissioners and others has been meeting for almost a year to look at ways to spruce up the Eastside corridor, including traffic, beautification and revitalizing the Willowood shopping center at the corner of Lexington and Gaines School Road.
The survey also includes questions about Athens-Ben Epps Airport. Fill it out here.
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Commission Approves Backyard Chickens in Athens
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Sorry, Commissioner Rooster. You're still illegal.
Peep this: The Athens-Clarke County Commission approved an ordinance allowing backyard chickens tonight by an 8–1 vote.
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of May 4
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Photo Credit: Rick O'Quinn/UGA Photographic Services
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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Athens Is a Terrible Place to Raise Kids if You're Poor
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Athens is one of the worst places for a child to grow up in a low-income family if that child hopes to escape poverty.
The New York Times published an interactive feature today based on research into income mobility by two Harvard economists, Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren. They used data on segregation by race and income, schools, violent crime and two-parent households to determine how where children are raised affects their future income. They tracked 5 million people who moved during childhood to measure how moving affected their earnings.
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UGA Public Affairs VP Tom Jackson Steps Down
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Tom Jackson, the University of Georgia's longtime vice president for public affairs, is resigning Aug. 1 to take a position as "heritage communications executive."
President Jere Morehead announced in a Friday afternoon news dump that he has appointed a search committee to seek a replacement, with the new title of vice president for communications and marketing. Vice President for Public Service and Outreach Jennifer Frum will chair the committee.
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Everything You Need to Know About Bernie Sanders
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Photo Credit: Paul Heintz/Seven Days
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent and self-described socialist, announced a long-shot presidential bid on Thursday, running against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.
Our alt-weekly counterparts at Seven Days in Vermont have been covering Sanders for 35 years, dating back to his days as mayor of Burlington. They've put together all of their extensive coverage in a blog called Bernie Beat. Click here to read up on the progressive standard-bearer.
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Athens Publisher: Gov. Deal Is Arrogant and Dictatorial
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Dink NeSmith.
Dink NeSmith, president of the Athens-based Community Newspapers chain and former chairman of the University System Board of Regents, penned a column earlier this week accusing Gov. Nathan Deal of using “dictatorial tactics” and “political meddling” in higher education.
NeSmith was set off by Deal’s remarks at recent a Grady College of Journalism event, in which the governor said that, because his staff uses Twitter and Facebook, they can communicate directly with constituents and don’t need traditional news media anymore.
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Where Are Georgia Players Going in the NFL Draft?
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It’s cold consolation to Georgia fans who hoped for a Heisman trophy and at least an SEC championship out of Todd Gurley’s time in Athens, but he’s about to be a very rich man. As sure as a Florida Gator has a closet full of jean shorts, Gurley will be a first-round NFL draft pick on Thursday.
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Finals Are Stressful, So Go Pet a Dog
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So you have two tests tomorrow and are probably going to pull an all-nighter and ugh finals are just the worst. If only you had a pet to help you chill a little. "Studies show that animals can reduce tension and improve mood," according to WebMD.
You’re in luck. “Paws & Relax” (lol I see what you did there) is scheduled for 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesday outside the main library, the science library, the Miller Learning Center, the Ramsey Center and Aderhold Hall. There will be “many” dogs, a cat, a bunny and a baby goat.
Awww.
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Mayor Denson Proposes Sunday Bus Service
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Photo Credit: Blake Aued
Athens Transit buses will run on Sundays if the Athens-Clarke County Commission approves Mayor Nancy Denson’s 2016 budget—at least for a year.
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UGA Won't Punish Student-Activist Adam Veale Over Protest Arrest
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Photo Credit: Laura James
Adam Veale speaks at a rally at the Arch on Friday, backed by Adam Lassila (who was arrested alongside him at a demonstration in favor of expanding Medicaid) and Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Melissa Link (right).
Adam Veale was one of a dozen protesters who knelt down on the Georgia Capitol steps, held out their arms to be handcuffed and were led away to jail.
They were part of a Mar. 2 Moral Monday protest urging the state government to accept federal funding to expand Medicaid to the hundreds of thousands of Georgians who earn too much money to qualify for the current program, but not enough to purchase health insurance on the private market, even with Obamacare subsidies.
Not only does Veale face a disorderly conduct charge—his court date hasn’t been set, and he’s hopeful it will be dropped—but the University of Georgia sophomore political science major faced university discipline as well. He turned down an “informal resolution” (sort of a plea deal) involving community service and a black mark on his permanent record, and so faced a disciplinary hearing today.
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UGA Student Faces Disciplinary Hearing Over His Arrest at a Protest
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A University of Georgia student is facing disciplinary action related to a Moral Monday protest at the state Capitol last month.
Adam Veale was arrested, along with fellow Athenians Tim Denson and Adam Lasilla, at a Mar. 2 demonstration urging the state government to accept federal funding to expand Medicaid.
Veale’s hearing is scheduled for 8 a.m. Friday. Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Melissa Link, state Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta), Georgia NAACP President Francys Johnson, Denson and other Moral Monday protesters and Athens for Everyone members are testifying on his behalf.
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Be a VIP at the Twilight Criterium
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You’re going to the Twilight Criterium on Saturday, right? Right? Well, if you don’t feel like jockeying for space with half the city, here are a couple of VIP events, along with a good way to get your pre-race drank on.
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Police Want Help Solving an Eastside Shooting
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Athens-Clarke County police are asking citizens for help finding the people responsible for gunfire at an Eastside apartment complex.
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Apr. 20
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Photo Credit: Joshua L. Jones
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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It Was a Violent Weekend in Athens
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I don't know if the rain was making everybody stir crazy or what, but it seems like there were way more assaults than usual in Athens over the weekend. All information was taken from Athens-Clarke County police reports.
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Tell GDOT You Want More Passenger Rail in Georgia
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Do you want to see more mass transit in Georgia? If so, today's the last day to comment on the state Department of Transportation's State Rail Plan.
According to GDOT's draft plan, "stakeholders expressed a significant level of interest," in intercity passenger rail—including expansion into east Georgia— significant support" for commuter rail in urban areas and to connect employment hubs, and "a high level of support" for investing in rail.
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UGA Tuition Will Rise 9 Percent Next Year
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The University System Board of Regents approved a 9 percent tuition hike for University of Georgia students and a 5 percent hike for North Georgia University Students today.
In-state residents will pay about $800 more to attend UGA during the 2015–2016 school year and $200 more for a full load of classes at UNG.
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In the Loop | May 11, 2015 5:02pm
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of May 11
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In the Loop | May 7, 2015 5:07pm
Ex-Flagpole Editor's Dad Safe After Nepal Quake
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In the Loop | May 6, 2015 2:01pm
Fill Out This Survey if You Care About the Eastside
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In the Loop | May 5, 2015 8:55pm
Commission Approves Backyard Chickens in Athens
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In the Loop | May 4, 2015 3:06pm
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of May 4
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In the Loop | May 4, 2015 11:47am
Athens Is a Terrible Place to Raise Kids if You're Poor
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In the Loop | May 1, 2015 4:06pm
UGA Public Affairs VP Tom Jackson Steps Down
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In the Loop | May 1, 2015 11:07am
Everything You Need to Know About Bernie Sanders
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In the Loop | April 30, 2015 11:29am
Athens Publisher: Gov. Deal Is Arrogant and Dictatorial
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Culture Briefs | April 28, 2015 2:36pm
Where Are Georgia Players Going in the NFL Draft?
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In the Loop | April 28, 2015 12:53pm
Finals Are Stressful, So Go Pet a Dog
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In the Loop | April 27, 2015 1:15pm
Mayor Denson Proposes Sunday Bus Service
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In the Loop | April 24, 2015 8:27pm
UGA Won't Punish Student-Activist Adam Veale Over Protest Arrest
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In the Loop | April 23, 2015 1:31pm
UGA Student Faces Disciplinary Hearing Over His Arrest at a Protest
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Culture Briefs | April 22, 2015 2:40pm
Be a VIP at the Twilight Criterium
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In the Loop | April 21, 2015 4:48pm
Police Want Help Solving an Eastside Shooting
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In the Loop | April 20, 2015 4:14pm
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Apr. 20
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In the Loop | April 20, 2015 10:50am
It Was a Violent Weekend in Athens
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In the Loop | April 17, 2015 11:40am
Tell GDOT You Want More Passenger Rail in Georgia
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In the Loop | April 14, 2015 5:07pm
UGA Tuition Will Rise 9 Percent Next Year