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Athens News and Views

Take a picture of the Murmur Trestle before it's too late; a planned rails-to-trails project won't save it. Plus, Athens-Clarke County's streets are complete, a new airline comes to Ben Epps Airport and a local shopping center owner challenges stormwater u

By Blake Aued | November 7, 2012
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Athens News and Views

The Buena Vista historic district is put on hold, a new development is coming downtown and the latest election shenanigans. Oh, and hotty toddy!

By Blake Aued | October 31, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Normaltown is the latest battleground in the War on Development, and House Speaker David Ralston says get ready for more state budget cuts. Yay!

By Blake Aued | October 24, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Rep. Paul "Pit of Hell" Broun is here to stay, Terrapin praises ACC, Carter Kessler breaks out the checkbook, and preservationists have a busy week ahead.

By Blake Aued | October 17, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Our own Bill Cowsert could be the next head honcho in the state Senate. Plus, the Athens-Clarke Commission takes another crack at recycling, and Commissioner Ed Robinson is going out in style.

By Blake Aued | October 10, 2012
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Athens News and Views

Why is Michael Adams so widely disliked? We have answers. Also, who will be the next UGA president, and why is a Republican legislator showing up at local Democratic meetings?

By Blake Aued | October 3, 2012