News Features

The Business of Being Born

By Ben Emanuel | April 30, 2008
Mermaids and Alligators

Georgia in the Spirit of 1776

Local historian Steven Scurry traces the roots of the Oconee War - the borderland conflict between Georgians and Creek Indians over the Oconee River Valley - to the period of the American Revolution.

By Steven Scurry | March 5, 2008
Athens, GA

What’s In A Name?

Welcome to Athens - and get ready.

By Jonathan Railey | August 15, 2007
The Groundhogs Are Coming

Field Notes on Athens’ Newest Mammalian Resident

Urban natural history, focusing on a relatively new arrival to our area.

By Elise White | July 18, 2007
One Snake. Two Heads.

Georgia’s Own Bizarre Reptilian Wonder of the Natural World

Further proof that Georgia is a magical realm: the two-headed snake at the state Capitol in Atlanta.

By Jonathan Railey | May 23, 2007
Pasaquan

The Private Paradise Of Eddie Owens Martin

The wild, colorful, primitive beauty of Pasaquan is well worth the three-hour drive.

By Jonathan Railey | March 28, 2007