Blog Topic: Breaking News

In the Loop: Broun Urged to Reconsider on Immigration

By Blake Aued | February 18, 2014 4:28pm

Representatives from the AFL-CIO union, Asian and Latino groups, Freedom University and Tim Denson's mayoral campaign gathered at U.S. Rep. Paul Broun's Athens office this morning to urge him to reconsider his opposition to comprehensive immigration reform.

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In the Loop: Yes, That Was an Earthquake You Felt

By Blake Aued | February 14, 2014 10:53pm

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake originating near Aiken, SC, about 100 miles east of here, was felt all over Athens at about 10:30 p.m.

Small earthquakes are fairly common in Georgia, and it's really nothing to worry about. Carry on with your Valentine's Day activities.

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In the Loop: Athens Transit Service and Other Stuff That's Canceled Because #Snowpocalypse

By Blake Aued | February 12, 2014 9:01am

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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In the Loop: UPDATE: Trucks May Be Detouring Through Athens During the Ice Storm

By Blake Aued | February 11, 2014 11:18am

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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In the Loop: UGA Students Charged With Hazing

By Blake Aued | February 7, 2014 11:11am

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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In the Loop: Athens Partners with Geelong, Australia

By Blake Aued | February 5, 2014 11:15am

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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In the Loop: Athens Police Are Looking for a Murder Suspect

By Blake Aued | February 3, 2014 10:56am

Melvin Lewis Brown

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.
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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Grub Notes: Bain Mattox Plans to Expand Normal Bar, Open Pizzeria in Normaltown

By Hillary Brown | January 28, 2014 1:07pm

Bain Mattox

Feeling like you need some elbow room at Normal Bar, especially after that whole Southern Livingthing? Wondering what's happening in the space next door, which most recently housed the Sew Normal Studio but is currently empty? Owner Bain Mattox is here to serve.

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In the Loop: UGA, CCSD Opening Late Thursday

By Blake Aued | January 29, 2014 9:33pm

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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In the Loop: Gingrey: Broun's Gun Giveaway Is 'Gimmicky'

By Blake Aued | January 27, 2014 1:59pm

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.

From the AJC's Greg Bluestein:

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