Blog Topic: R.I.P.

Homedrone: Memorial for Athens Musician Philip Carpenter Planned for Friday at Nuci's Space

By Gabe Vodicka | March 2, 2015 4:22pm

Philip Carpenter

Last week brought the terribly sad news that 23-year-old UGA student Philip Carpenter had been found dead in his downtown apartment. Carpenter, whom friends knew as Phil, was active in the Athens music community, as a singer-songwriter and member of the bands Colibri and Second Sons.

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In the Loop: UGA Student Found Dead in Downtown Apartment

By Laura James | February 26, 2015 11:41am

Residents of Farmer’s Exchange Lofts on East Broad Street found their 23-year-old roommate unresponsive this morning, said Hilda Sorrow, the public information officer for Athens-Clarke County police.

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In the Loop: Pedestrian Killed on Commerce Road

By Blake Aued | February 3, 2015 3:57pm

A 28-year-old woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Saturday morning while crossing Highway 441.

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In the Loop: UGA Student Charged with Classmate's Murder

By Blake Aued | January 22, 2015 2:23pm

A University of Georgia student was shot and killed Tuesday, Jan. 13 during a drug deal gone wrong, according to Athens-Clarke County police.

Min Seok Cho, 21, was "transported by private vehicle" to Athens Regional Medical Center, where he was declared dead, according to police.

"Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim met the person or persons responsible for the shooting to exchange marijuana," police said in a news release.

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In the Loop: UGA Pays Tribute to Gov. Carl Sanders

By Blake Aued | November 17, 2014 3:56pm

Former Georgia Gov. Carl Sanders, a staunch supporter of UGA's School of Law, speaks during the 2003 rededication of the Alexander Campbell King Law School Library. Photo courtesy of UGA.

Carl Sanders, Georgia's governor from 1963–1967, died Sunday at the age of 89. The University of Georgia issued a news release highlighting the Double Dawg's impact on UGA.

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In the Loop: Legendary UGA Tennis Coach Dan Magill Dies

By Blake Aued | August 24, 2014 3:07pm

Photo Credit: Screenshot via uga.edu

Dan Magill, the longtime UGA tennis coach, died overnight at the age of 93 after several years of declining health.

Magill was the first baby ever born at Athens Regional Medical Center, was a bat boy for the UGA baseball team in grade school and managed the tennis courts as a teenager. By the 1950s, he was simultaneously sports information director, head of the Bulldog Club and men's tennis coach, a post he intended to hold for just a year but stuck with for 34.

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Homedrone: R.I.P. 'DJ Rashad' Harden, Chicago Footwork and Juke Pioneer

By Will Cash | April 29, 2014 1:38pm

With the semi-regular feature .ext e n s i o n, Will Cash reaches deep into the Internet to map electronic sight and sound.

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Homedrone: Brian Crane Memorial Scheduled for Apr. 27

By Gabe Vodicka | April 18, 2014 11:07am

Crane (driving), with The Sugardaddies

Last Friday, we reported that longtime local musician and scene fixture Brian Crane had died. Now, Crane's brother Bill, a Georgia-based political strategist, WSB radio broadcaster and syndicated columnist, writes with the news that the family has arranged an Irish wake-style memorial, per Brian's wishes, to be held at East/West Bistro on Sunday, Apr. 27 from 4–7 p.m.

Bill Crane also pays tribute to his brother in his column this week. After the jump, read Brian Crane's official obituary.

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Homedrone: R.I.P. Athens Musician Brian Crane

By Gabe Vodicka | April 11, 2014 2:58pm

From Paul Reavis of The Dictatortots comes the very sad news that local musician Brian Crane has passed away. Crane, who played in The Sugar Daddies and North Hollywood Model Search, was also known for his offstage work, as tour manager for groups like Flat Duo Jets and The Cramps.

Two friends reportedly discovered Crane's body in his apartment earlier today. Flagpole is inquiring further into the circumstances surrounding Crane's passing and we will update this post as news becomes available.

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In the Loop: UGA Student Died of Fentanyl Overdose

By Blake Aued | April 9, 2014 1:12pm

A University of Georgia student who died in his dorm room in January was killed by an accidental fentanyl overdose, according to a toxicology report released today.

David Peacock Braun, 21, of Marietta, was found dead in his East Campus Village dorm room Jan. 14 after one of his suitemates told housing officials he hadn't come out of his room in days.

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