Blog posts by Blake Aued, Editor
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The UGA Student Who Was Found Dead Wasn't Murdered
Blog: In the Loop
The body of Rebecca Greene, a UGA student who had been missing since yesterday, was found in a creek near The Plaza this morning.
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Jared Bailey Steps Down from AthFest
Blog: In the Loop
Jared Bailey is stepping down as executive director of AthFest Educates at the end of January, according to the nonprofit's board of directors.
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10th District Congressional Candidate Mike Collins Is an Alabama Fan
Blog: In the Loop
Mike Collins, one of a jillion Republicans running for the Republican nomination for the 10th District seat Rep. Paul Broun (R-Athens) is leaving to run for Senate, has a dirty secret that could kill his chances.
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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Nov. 18
Blog: In the Loop
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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Is R.E.M. Getting Back Together?
Blog: Homedrone
R.E.M. members' kids are trying to talk the band into getting back together again, The Onion reported Friday.
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No, Avid Bookshop Is Not Closing
Blog: In the Loop
The Red & Black set off a shitstorm today when, in an editorial decrying the failure of several local businesses, it falsely reported that the popular locally owned bookstore Avid is closing (it has since been corrected online).
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Frank Eberhart's House Burned Down; Here's How to Help
Blog: In the Loop
Eberhart owns Marvin's Shoe Service, the popular cobbling shop on College Square.
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AFL-CIO Attacks Broun on Immigration
Blog: In the Loop
Georgia AFL-CIO President Charlie Fleming (center) announces an ad buy pushing for comprehensive immigration reform.
The AFL-CIO announced a "seven figure" television ad buy last week in front of U.S. Rep. Paul Broun's Athens office attacking Broun and other Republican congressmen for their stance against immigration reform.
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The Braves Are Moving to Cobb County
Blog: Culture Briefs
That's right. The Bravos are building a new stadium near the I-75/I-285 interchange and moving there in 2017, the year after their current 20-year lease on Turner Field expires. (It's owned by the City of Atlanta and Fulton County.)
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Ryan Berry's Running for Mayor to Stop Homogenized Development
Blog: In the Loop
Ryan Berry, owner of Aces and Eights tattoo parlor, announced last week that he is challenging Mayor Nancy Denson. Over the weekend, he sent Flagpole a statement on why he is running:
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UGA Students Protest Racist Facebook Post
Blog: In the Loop
Hundreds of University of Georgia students and community activists marched over the Sanford Drive bridge today to call attention to racism and homophobia on campus.
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UPDATE: Commissioner Kathy Hoard Won't Run Next Year; Diane Bell Will
Blog: In the Loop
After 18 years in office—three terms on the Athens City Council and three on the Athens-Clarke County Commission—Kathy Hoard has decided not to seek re-election next year.
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Jason Carter Is Running for Governor
Blog: In the Loop
State Sen. Jason Carter (D-Decatur), former President and Gov. Jimmy Carter's grandson, announced this morning after weeks of rumors that he's running for governor.
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Commissioner Maxwell Won't Seek Re-election
Blog: In the Loop
George Maxwell quoted Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" before announcing at the end of tonight's commission meeting that he won't seek a fourth term.
"I have been asked by many people," he said. "I thought about it. I prayed about it. My prayers were answered—no."
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Tattoo Parlor Owner Ryan Berry Is Running Against Mayor Denson
Blog: In the Loop
Mayor Nancy Denson may have drawn an opponent.
Ryan S. Berry, owner of the Aces and Eights tattoo parlor, recently set up a Facebook page (sign o' the times, I guess) announcing his mayoral candidacy in 2014.
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Oconee County's Getting 'Luxury' Student Housing
Blog: In the Loop
Credit: Lee Becker.
The luxury student apartment trend in Athens is spilling over into Oconee County.
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Adams Optics Moves, W. Washington Building Sold
Blog: In the Loop
Adams Optics' new space. Credit: Sarah Rucker.
Downtown fixture Adams Optics has left the Clayton Street storefront it's occupied for three decades and moved around the corner to 163 Jackson St. In other downtown business news, Atlanta developer Batson-Cook has sold its portion of the West Washington Building to a company called West Washington Building LLC for $7.7 million.
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The Selig Project Is Dead
Blog: In the Loop
Almost two years after proposing a (controversial, to say the least) half-million square foot, $90 million mega-development at the Armstrong & Dobbs property and four months after winning the necessary zoning approval to move forward, Selig Enterprises is pulling out, citing rising costs.
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Athens Transit Might Raise Bus Fares
Blog: In the Loop
Athens Transit will hold a public hearing on the proposed fare increase from 2–3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Multimodal Center.
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Milledge Avenue Is Getting a Tall Motel
Blog: In the Loop
A seven-story Best Western in Miami.
Best Western recently filed plans for a seven-story tower at its motel at the corner of West Broad Street and North Milledge Avenue.
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latest stories
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In the Loop | November 19, 2013 3:18pm
The UGA Student Who Was Found Dead Wasn't Murdered
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In the Loop | November 19, 2013 11:12am
Jared Bailey Steps Down from AthFest
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In the Loop | November 18, 2013 2:42pm
10th District Congressional Candidate Mike Collins Is an Alabama Fan
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In the Loop | November 18, 2013 10:58am
Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Nov. 18
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Homedrone | November 17, 2013 2:11pm
Is R.E.M. Getting Back Together?
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In the Loop | November 14, 2013 2:10pm
No, Avid Bookshop Is Not Closing
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In the Loop | November 13, 2013 11:36am
Frank Eberhart's House Burned Down; Here's How to Help
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In the Loop | November 12, 2013 12:37pm
AFL-CIO Attacks Broun on Immigration
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Culture Briefs | November 11, 2013 11:34am
The Braves Are Moving to Cobb County
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In the Loop | November 10, 2013 3:08pm
Ryan Berry's Running for Mayor to Stop Homogenized Development
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In the Loop | November 8, 2013 1:43pm
UGA Students Protest Racist Facebook Post
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In the Loop | November 8, 2013 10:23am
UPDATE: Commissioner Kathy Hoard Won't Run Next Year; Diane Bell Will
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In the Loop | November 7, 2013 10:10am
Jason Carter Is Running for Governor
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In the Loop | November 5, 2013 10:33pm
Commissioner Maxwell Won't Seek Re-election
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In the Loop | November 4, 2013 12:23pm
Tattoo Parlor Owner Ryan Berry Is Running Against Mayor Denson
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In the Loop | November 1, 2013 11:38am
Oconee County's Getting 'Luxury' Student Housing
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In the Loop | November 1, 2013 10:40am
Adams Optics Moves, W. Washington Building Sold
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In the Loop | October 29, 2013 6:29pm
The Selig Project Is Dead
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In the Loop | October 28, 2013 3:41pm
Athens Transit Might Raise Bus Fares
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In the Loop | October 24, 2013 5:12pm
Milledge Avenue Is Getting a Tall Motel