Blog Topic: Breaking News

Grub Notes: Weaver D's Is Closing for Real

By Hillary Brown | November 4, 2013 12:20pm

This post could stand with just its title. The details are almost beside the point. When you've already threatened to close and then put your business up for sale officially, the announcement that you really, really are closing this time (which came today via owner Dexter Weaver's Facebook page) isn't a surprise, even if it is a sadness after 27-plus years.

The announcement, after the jump.

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In the Loop: Athenians Criticize Georgia Power Rate Hikes

By David Schick | October 31, 2013 10:26am

Photo Credit: David Schick

About three dozen people came out to a public meeting last night to voice their concern over Georgia Power’s plan to raise power rates.

Georgia Power has proposed a $478 million increase and a new fee on property owners who install solar panels on their homes and businesses.

If the proposal is passed, the new hike and fee would go into effect on Jan. 1, and many see it as Georgia Power’s way of adding a tax or tariff on people who attempt to use sustainable energy.

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In the Loop: The Selig Project Is Dead

By Blake Aued | October 29, 2013 6:29pm

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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In the Loop: Athens Transit Might Raise Bus Fares

By Blake Aued | October 28, 2013 3:41pm

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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Homedrone: UPDATED: Can Nuci's Space Save the R.E.M. Steeple?

By Blake Aued | October 21, 2013 5:36pm

Nuçi's Space is hoping to preserve and possibly restore the steeple of a nearby former church made famous as the site of R.E.M.'s first-ever show.

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In the Loop: Here Are the AthHalf Winners

By Blake Aued | October 20, 2013 1:59pm

More than 3,000 runners took part in the AthHalf half marathon this morning. Winners below the jump.

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Culture Briefs: The Classic City Rollergirls Are Moving to the Classic Center

By Blake Aued | October 18, 2013 11:11am

Photo credit: Chip/Flickr

The Classic City Rollergirls announced Thursday that they will be moving from Athens Arena to the Classic Center when their next season starts in January.

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In the Loop: The Shutdown Helps Michelle Nunn Beat Paul Broun

By Blake Aued | October 16, 2013 1:47pm

The government shutdown might help Democrats pick up a Republican-held Senate seat in Georgia, according to a new poll.

Public Policy Polling found that Georgians oppose the shutdown 61 percent to 31 percent, and that opposition is hurting Republican candidates to replace the retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss.

The Democratic frontrunner, Michelle Nunn, is tied with a generic Republican at 42 percent.

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Grub Notes: Daily Groceries Adding Beer, Wine, Bread from Independent Baking Co.

By Hillary Brown | October 15, 2013 3:07pm

Hey-o. Prince Avenue's Daily Groceries Co-op, heretofore known for bulk bins, tasty veggies, all kinds of natural products, a well-stocked popsicle case and a fine selection of veg sandwiches, is now adding beer and wine sales.

The grocery was issued its license by Athens-Clarke County this past week, but is still working on other issues: finding distributors, picking specific beverages and, most of all, making space in its tight quarters.

More after the jump.

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In the Loop: UPDATE: Top Spy James Clapper's UGA Speech Is Canceled

By Blake Aued | October 9, 2013 4:31pm

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has canceled his Oct. 16 speech at the University of Georgia due to the government shutdown, UGA announced this morning.

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