Blog Topic: Breaking News

In the Loop: Warren Hill Case Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

By David Schick | October 7, 2013 4:19pm

It looks like death row inmate Warren Hill is now out of options for avoiding execution. The U.S. Supreme Court decided today that it would not consider a petition from Hill’s lawyer, Brian Kammer, to admit evidence of his mental retardation.

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In the Loop: UPDATE: Georgia Lawmakers Want to Tax Bikes

By Blake Aued | October 8, 2013 10:55am

Credit: Suriya Donavanik/fotopedia.com

A group of Gainesville Republican lawmakers are coming after all you freeloading bike riders.

House Bill 689, introduced to little fanfare last year, has its first (and likely only) public hearing tonight in Gainesville. It would require bicycle owners to pay $15 for a tiny little license plate similar to a car's.

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Culture Briefs: '89 R.E.M. Tour Film Screening in Athens

By Blake Aued | October 2, 2013 4:44pm

Director, R.E.M. collaborator and former Athens resident Jim McKay will headline the UGA Willson Center's Spotlight on the Arts festival next month. Tourfilm, McKay's, um, document of R.E.M.'s 1989 Green tour, will be screening at Ciné Nov. 15.

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In the Loop: Solid Waste Director Corley Cleared of Wrongdoing

By Blake Aued | October 1, 2013 12:58pm

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation looked into it—as is standing operating procedure whenever a local government official is accused of snack-machine-related corruption—and found nothing.

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Grub Notes: Ok Café Open Downtown, Cook-Out on Epps Bridge, Old Pal in Normaltown

By Hillary Brown | September 30, 2013 12:43pm

Ok Cafe

There's something new in the tiny building attached to the side of Wuxtry that previously housed a branch of Ike & Jane. Ben Goodwin (ex-Helix) opened Ok Café there today (not to be confused with OK Coffee, which once occupied the space), with sammiches, croissants (from The Comerian), coffee and nice sodas (Blenheim Ginger Ale, Coke with real sugar).

At the moment, he's open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, but late-night hours Thursday through Saturday are soon to come. Could this get confusing, with A-OK Cafe less than a full block away? No doubt. The new place takes credit cards as well as cash.

More news after the jump.

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Grub Notes: Bottleworks Gaining Two New Restaurants

By Hillary Brown | September 25, 2013 11:05am

Things seem to have been turning around in the Bottleworks ever since its new landlords took over. The space is beautiful, but, due to parking issues, among other problems, has been at times a revolving door for tenants.

The opening of Hendershots seemed a step in the right direction, and now developer Parkside Partners and broker Sloane Nichols have announced two new additions to the complex.

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Grub Notes: Juice Up Coming Downtown, One Café in Old Hendershot's

By Hillary Brown | September 24, 2013 4:32pm

The space that is probably still most fondly remembered as 283 Bar and that has been a series of bars since is about to focus on healthy living instead of debauchery.

Juice Up: The Original Juice Cafe looks to open at 283 Broad St. fairly soon. Juice is the next fro-yo, and Juice Up aims to offer smoothies as well for those looking to consume their nutrition in liquid form.

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In the Loop: Democrat Ken Dious Is Running for Congress to Replace Paul Broun

By Blake Aued | September 23, 2013 5:16pm

Athens lawyer Ken Dious is running for the 10th Congressional District seat Paul Broun is leaving to run for Senate, he recently announced.

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In the Loop: The Race to Replace Paul Broun Is On

By Blake Aued | September 19, 2013 11:01am

Clearly, Stephen Simpson is happy to have Carlton Norwood's support.

The race to replace U.S. Rep. Paul Broun (who is seeking a promotion to the Senate) is officially on. University of Georgia College Republicans hosted the first 10th Congressional District forum of the campaign season Wednesday night. Here are a five takeaways:

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In the Loop: Paul Broun Named One of Most Corrupt Congressmen

By Blake Aued | September 18, 2013 12:27pm

The watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has named Senate candidate and Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) to its list of the 13 most corrupt congressmen for his failure to adequately explain hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal loans to his campaign.

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