Blog Topic: Breaking News

Grub Notes: Farm Cart Is Coming Back from the Dead

By Hillary Brown | January 27, 2014 2:36pm

Does it still bring a tear to your eye every time you think about the poor old Farm Cart, no doubt rusting away in someone's backyard, unused and unloved? Well, dry your face because the cart is coming back, at least to the Athens Farmers Market. Michael Farfour and his wife, Iwalani Farfour, both of Full Moon Farm Coop, plus mother-in-law/mother Carole Brucato, of Backyard Bread, which was already a regular vendor at the market, have rescued it and are trying to get it up and running when AFM opens up again in April.

Details after the jump.

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In the Loop: Campus Carry Bill Blown Away

By Blake Aued | January 23, 2014 4:18pm

A proposal to allow guns on college campuses has been shot down.

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Homedrone: The Rock*A*Teens Return to the Stage

By Gabe Vodicka | January 21, 2014 10:34am

Big news out of Atlanta, as The Rock*A*Teens, the beloved Cabbagetown garage-rock outfit whose last show was 11 years ago at the Caledonia Lounge, announced last night on its Facebook page that it will return for a pair of shows at The Earl on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7.

More after the jump.

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In the Loop: UPDATE: UGA Student Found Dead in Dorm Room Identified

By David Schick | January 15, 2014 1:51pm

A University of Georgia student was found dead in his East Campus Village dorm room Tuesday night after his suitemates called housing officials to say they thought something was wrong.

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In the Loop: Best Buy Is Moving to Oconee County

By Blake Aued | January 9, 2014 10:37am

Best Buy is the latest chain retailer to move to the new Epps Bridge Centre outdoor mall in Oconee County, reports Lee Becker, leaving another empty big box on Atlanta Highway.

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In the Loop: Republicans, Fraternity Back Denson Campaign

By Blake Aued | January 8, 2014 11:23am

Prominent local Republicans, including two state lawmakers, gave at least $1,200 to Mayor Nancy Denson's re-election campaign.

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In the Loop: UPDATE: Schools Are Open Tomorrow

By Blake Aued | January 7, 2014 12:07pm

The Clarke County School District just announced that schools will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 7), presumably due to the fact that Athens is transforming into Antarctica. (What global warming, amirite?) So feel free to lay there like a slug if you want to.

Also, if you're curious whether it's snowing in Athens, here's a handy website.

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In the Loop: Mayor Denson Raises $18,000 for Re-election Bid

By Blake Aued | January 5, 2014 2:58pm

Mayor Nancy Denson has raised almost $18,000 for her re-election campaign so far.

Denson's campaign finance disclosure has not shown up on the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission website, so we don't know yet who is contributing to her campaign. Opponent Tim Denson hasn't filed a disclosure yet (the deadline is Jan. 8), and Ryan Berry hasn't even filed as an official candidate.

Denson also announced her campaign brain trust. Houston Gaines is managing the campaign, taking the place of John Eric Schleicher, her grandson, who ran it in 2010. Todd Krohn is treasurer, and Dan Maxey is the publicity chairman.

Here's the full news release from Team Nancy:

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Grub Notes: Yes, Echo Is Definitely Closed

By Hillary Brown | January 3, 2014 11:29am

Flagpole is still waiting on official word from owners Juan and Vanessa Molina, but a staff member at vegan eatery Echo (Flagpole review), which opened at the beginning of September in the former Farm 255 space on West Washington Street downtown, confirmed that the Molinas told employees the restaurant was closing permanently. The staffer also says there are no plans to move back to the original Broad Street Coffee location.

Reports had previously come in from diners who said the staff told their party it was quits and from former employees.

More after the jump.

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In the Loop: Downtown Arcade Flashback Games Closing; Downtown Arcade Wonder Bar Opening

By Blake Aued | December 19, 2013 3:32pm

Flashback Games, the retro arcade at 162 W. Clayton St., is moving to Loganville later this month, according to its Facebook page:

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