Blog Topic: Breaking News

Grub Notes: Cheese Shop to Open in Elberton

By Hillary Brown | November 12, 2013 4:52pm

Nature's Harmony Farm (brought to you by Tim and Liz Young), in Elberton, has been producing quality cheeses for a while now, and you can sample the results at The National, the Branded Butcher and Heirloom Café, as well as purchase them from Earth Fare and the Murray’s counter at the Alps Kroger.

Now you can also buy the stuff from the farm's new venture, Artisanal Provisions, a store that opens this Saturday (Nov. 16) and will be open in the future on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

More after the jump.

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Culture Briefs: The Braves Are Moving to Cobb County

By Blake Aued | November 11, 2013 11:34am

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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Homedrone: UPDATED with Serial Numbers: Vincas, The Powder Room Have Gear Stolen on Tour

By Gabe Vodicka | November 9, 2013 12:56pm

Photo Credit: Mike White

The Powder Room

Shit news from Chicago, where locals Vincas and The Powder Room played last night as part of their current tour. The Powder Room posts on Facebook that the van the two groups are traveling in was broken into sometime after the show and "half of our gear was stolen."

After the jump, the list of missing equipment. If you live in or know somebody in the Chicago area, please share this info and keep a look out.

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In the Loop: UGA Students Protest Racist Facebook Post

By Blake Aued | November 8, 2013 1:43pm

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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In the Loop: UPDATE: Commissioner Kathy Hoard Won't Run Next Year; Diane Bell Will

By Blake Aued | November 8, 2013 10:23am

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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In the Loop: Jason Carter Is Running for Governor

By Blake Aued | November 7, 2013 10:10am

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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In the Loop: Commissioner Maxwell Won't Seek Re-election

By Blake Aued | November 5, 2013 10:33pm

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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In the Loop: Mayor Denson: Athens Is a Magnet for Poor People

By John Huie | November 5, 2013 3:13pm

Mayor Nancy Denson bragged on Caterpillar, wept over losing Selig and said she will run for re-election on bringing business to Athens at a Federation of Neighborhoods meeting Monday night.

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Culture Briefs: Apply for an AthFest Educates Mini-Grant

By Gabe Vodicka | November 5, 2013 12:00pm

AthFest Educates has announced that the next application period for its mini-grant program will begin Monday, Nov. 11 and go through Sunday, Nov. 24. Local public schools and educational entities are encouraged to apply for one of the $250–$1,000 grants, which are intended to fund music and arts-related programs and projects.

Fall 2013 recipients included a handful of local schools and other organizations.

More info after the jump.

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In the Loop: Tattoo Parlor Owner Ryan Berry Is Running Against Mayor Denson

By Blake Aued | November 4, 2013 12:23pm

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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