Blog Topic: Breaking News

In the Loop: Downtown Traffic Is About to Get Worse

By Blake Aued | July 24, 2013 1:06pm

For the next six to eight weeks, workers will be repaving almost five miles of West Broad Street, Oconee Street, Oak Street and Lexington Road, aka U.S. Highway 78 and State Route 10.

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In the Loop: Democrat Michelle Nunn Launches Senate Bid

By Blake Aued | July 23, 2013 11:07am

After better-known candidates like U.S. Rep. John Barrow (D-Athens Savannah Augusta) took a pass, Democrats may have finally found someone who has even an outside shot at taking Sen. Saxby Chambliss' seat.

Michelle Nunn, 46, is a political novice who, until yesterday, ran the nonprofit Points of Light, which was inspired by Republican President George H.W. Bush's call for community service. Her father is the legendary Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn. Judging by this morning's announcement, Michelle Nunn plans to run as a moderate like her daddy:

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Grub Notes: Drinks in Normaltown, Bread and Mexican Food in Five Points, Hot Dogs and Hot Wings

By Hillary Brown | July 23, 2013 10:10am

There's quite a bit of news to get through here, so bear with me. You may have noticed that Rustica, occupying the former spot of Las Conchitas Caliente in Normaltown, shuttered a while back, and now some folks are working on the space again. But don't confuse it with The Old Pal, the bar due to open in the former Jewels space next door. The new spot will be called Hi-Lo, and although I don't yet know what kind of food it will have, it should continue serving drinks.

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Grub Notes: J. Christopher's to Open in Five Points

By Hillary Brown | July 19, 2013 9:00am

After a surprisingly long time vacant, following the closing of first Five Points Deli and then The Local Jam, the space on the ground floor of the Stiles Building in the heart of Five Points has found a new tenant in metro Atlanta-based franchise J. Christopher's, a breakfast and lunch restaurant.

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In the Loop: Mentally Disabled Warren Hill Wins Stay of Execution

By David Schick | July 18, 2013 6:50pm

Brian Kammer, Warren Hill's attorney, argues in Fulton County Superior Court today. [David Schick]

A Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled this afternoon in favor of Warren Hill—a mentally disabled man convicted of murder in 1990—granting him an indefinite stay of execution.

Prosecutors said they will appeal the decision. Hill’s execution, which is scheduled for Friday evening, could still take place if the Georgia Supreme Court overturns the ruling.

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Grub Notes: Jittery Joe's Roasting Co. to Move to Barber Street

By Hillary Brown | July 18, 2013 11:00am

We've all known it's coming, as the Selig development has moved inexorably through local government channels, that Jittery Joe's Roasting/Tasting Room, which sits on the same site, is not long for this world. Now the folks behind it are announcing a move to Barber Street (Google Maps screenshot above) at the end of next month. Considering how friendly and awesomely Athens they managed to make the other space, I have full faith in their ability to do the same this go-round. The letter follows:

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In the Loop: Trayvon Martin Solidarity Rally Tonight

By Blake Aued | July 14, 2013 2:30pm

A Trayvon Martin solidarity rally is planned for 6 p.m. today at the Arch.

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In the Loop: Sign This Petition for UGA Domestic Partner Benefits

By Blake Aued | July 12, 2013 2:46pm

Former GLOBES head Ricky Roberts has started an online petition to push UGA President Jere Morehead to start offering health insurance to employees' domestic partners.

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Homedrone: Peter Buck to Play Solo at 40 Watt

By Gabe Vodicka | July 11, 2013 10:20am

Peter Buck

If Mike Mills can do it, I reckon Peter Buck can too. The 40 Watt Club has announced that on Thursday, Nov. 14, the R.E.M. six-stringer will perform solo alongside Drivin' N' Cryin' axeman Kevn Kinney and his Roamin' Countrymen band. The concert is being billed as a "Special Community Show."

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In the Loop: Advocates Continue Fight for Partner Benefits

By Blake Aued | July 10, 2013 2:12pm

Janet Frick wrote this response to UGA President Jere Morehead, who said yesterday that the administration has done all it can to get health insurance for employees' domestic partners.

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