Blog posts by Blake Aued, Editor
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ACC: Beware of Ice
Blog: In the Loop
A tauntaun is no longer necessary to get around Athens.
The worst of the Icepocalypse passed about 30 miles south of us, and Athens is starting to thaw out, but Athens-Clarke County officials are still urging people to stay off the roads and be careful when walking.
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Athens Transit Service and Other Stuff That's Canceled Because #Snowpocalypse
Blog: In the Loop
The following events on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 13 have been cancelled or postponed. Check back for updates.
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This Ice Storm Looks Really Bad
Blog: In the Loop
The worst of the two winter storms coming through Georgia today and tomorrow is expected to hit north and east of metro Atlanta—including Athens, according to the National Weather Service.
Athens and points north can expect up to two inches of snow today and an additional two–four inches on Wednesday, along with a quarter- or half-inch of ice.
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UPDATE: Trucks May Be Detouring Through Athens During the Ice Storm
Blog: In the Loop
Trucks headed to Atlanta might be rerouted through Athens during the ice storm that's expected to hit North Georgia tonight.
Public Safety Commissioner Mark McDonough said his department is considering two alternate routes for trucks that ordinarily would be passing through Atlanta (not those that are making deliveries in Atlanta): U.S. Highway 441 and U.S. Highway 27, which runs along the Alabama state line.
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Mayor Nancy Denson Is Rolling in Dough
Blog: In the Loop
Mayor Nancy Denson is on pace to raise six figures for her re-election campaign. She raised $28,356 last month, bringing her total to $45,971 and had $35,055 cash on hand as of Jan. 31, according to a report filed Feb. 7 with the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections.
Political and development figures are funding a big part of her campaign.
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UGA Students Charged With Hazing
Blog: In the Loop
Thank you, sir, may I have another?
Eleven members of UGA's Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity were charged with hazing Thursday night.
The arrests stemmed from a pledge event Jan. 27 and 28, according to University of Georgia police.
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Upcoming Campaign Events in Athens
Blog: In the Loop
Campaign season is in full swing. Here are a few upcoming events where you can size up the candidates for yourselves.
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Magazine: Paul Broun Is a Moderate
Blog: In the Loop
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun (R-Athens) is the 196th most conservative House member out of 435, according to the National Journal, a conservative political magazine.
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Athens Partners with Geelong, Australia
Blog: In the Loop
The Athens-Clarke County Commission approved an agreement Tuesday night with the Australian city of Geelong that could bring down-under biotech companies to Athens.
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Few Answers on Future of Lyndon House
Blog: In the Loop
Dozens of people crowded into the lab at Ciné to press Athens-Clarke County officials Monday night on the future of the Lyndon House Arts Center at a Federation of Neighborhoods forum. They left with few more answers than they came with.
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What's Up With the Lyndon House? Find Out Tonight
Blog: Culture Briefs
You may have heard that there are a lot of vague concerns floating around about the future of the Lyndon House Arts Center.
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Video: Paul Broun Wants to Impeach Obama
Blog: In the Loop
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun (R-Athens) indicated at a forum for Republican Senate candidates in Gilmer County on Saturday that he'd support impeaching President Barack Obama.
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Feb. 3
Blog: In the Loop
Jucifer
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 Police Are Looking for a Murder Suspect
Blog: In the Loop
Athens-Clarke County police are looking for Melvin Lewis Brown of Athens on charges of felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Melvin Lewis Brown
Javious Tucker, 24, was found dead of gunshot wounds in his car on Lombardy Circle, off of Danielsville Road, at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. Police believe Brown, who knew Tucker, is the person who shot him.
Call Detective Richie Boyle at 706-613-2888 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 706-613-3342 with information related to the case. There is a $1,000 reward.
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Commission Candidate Rachel Watkins Has a Website
Blog: In the Loop
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about Melissa Link's website. Now another candidate in District 3, Rachel Watkins, has one, too. It's rachelwatkinsforathens.com.
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Tania León Lecture Postponed
Blog: Culture Briefs
Composer and conductor Tania León's talk at the University of Georgia, scheduled for today, has been postponed due to travel delays caused by inclement weather. The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts hopes to reschedule, spokesman Dave Marr said.
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UGA, CCSD Opening Late Thursday
Blog: In the Loop
Athens will probably not look like this Tuesday.
The Weather Channel predicts a 60 percent chance of snow in Athens Tuesday afternoon. (The National Weather Service pegs the odds at 70 percent.) Both say we'll get less than an inch.
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Gingrey: Broun's Gun Giveaway Is 'Gimmicky'
Blog: In the Loop
U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta), running as the conservative-but-more-electable alternative to U.S. Rep. Paul Broun (R-Athens) for Senate, gingerly took on Broun's AR-15 giveway at a Georgia Municipal Association forum in Kennesaw this morning.
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Watch Hitler React to the ABH Paywall
Blog: In the Loop
Genocidal dictator Adolph Hitler throws a fit over the Athens Banner-Herald's new paywall in this video by one Garry Moon that's going viral locally.
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In the Loop | February 13, 2014 2:04pm
ACC: Beware of Ice
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In the Loop | February 12, 2014 4:40pm
The Icepocalypse Is Upon Us
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In the Loop | February 12, 2014 9:01am
Athens Transit Service and Other Stuff That's Canceled Because #Snowpocalypse
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In the Loop | February 11, 2014 6:14pm
This Ice Storm Looks Really Bad
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In the Loop | February 11, 2014 11:18am
UPDATE: Trucks May Be Detouring Through Athens During the Ice Storm
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In the Loop | February 9, 2014 2:15pm
Mayor Nancy Denson Is Rolling in Dough
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In the Loop | February 7, 2014 11:11am
UGA Students Charged With Hazing
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In the Loop | February 6, 2014 6:24pm
Upcoming Campaign Events in Athens
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In the Loop | February 6, 2014 3:11pm
Magazine: Paul Broun Is a Moderate
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In the Loop | February 5, 2014 11:15am
Athens Partners with Geelong, Australia
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In the Loop | February 4, 2014 11:50am
Few Answers on Future of Lyndon House
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Culture Briefs | February 3, 2014 3:12pm
What's Up With the Lyndon House? Find Out Tonight
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In the Loop | February 3, 2014 1:09pm
Video: Paul Broun Wants to Impeach Obama
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In the Loop | February 3, 2014 12:32pm
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Feb. 3
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In the Loop | February 3, 2014 10:56am
Athens Police Are Looking for a Murder Suspect
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In the Loop | January 30, 2014 1:05pm
Commission Candidate Rachel Watkins Has a Website
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Culture Briefs | January 30, 2014 11:01am
Tania León Lecture Postponed
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In the Loop | January 29, 2014 9:33pm
UGA, CCSD Opening Late Thursday
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In the Loop | January 27, 2014 1:59pm
Gingrey: Broun's Gun Giveaway Is 'Gimmicky'
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In the Loop | January 27, 2014 10:48am
Watch Hitler React to the ABH Paywall