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Georgia Theatre Company explains decision to shut down Beechwood Cinemas
Beechwood Cinemas closed its doors for good on Thursday. A lack in sales and attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic was the main reason Georgia Theatre Company President Bo Chambliss said the move was necessary. ...
Haunted house, ghost stories and...cocktails? Experience The Haunted Tavern in Athens
Get ready for a spine-tingling night at The Haunted Tavern: a dark pop-up cocktail experience in Athens at The Venue on Broad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Venue on...
Locals and visitors share their favorite summer dishes from Athens restaurants
The rich food scene in Athens, Georgia provides delectable options that are enjoyable in any season. As summer comes to an end, The Red & Black asked people in the Five Points neighborhood and downtown Athens for their favorite summer dish from Athens eateries. David Floyd, 74, retired. “This is...
This is the only Athens restaurant to land in Yelp's Top 100 in Georgia. Do you agree?
A list of the top 100 restaurants in Georgia, on Yelp, includes Athens' very own Cali N Tito's, landing at number 26. Cali N Tito's operates in a charming shack near Five Points, another on the east side, and offers a unique BYOB ($2 dollar fee). The restaurant is celebrated for its Los Fish Tacos, Tito's Fish Burrito, Maduros, Tostones, Quesadillas, El Sandwich Cubano, Lomo Saltado, El Cubano Especial, Yuca Frita, and Tito's Big Burrito. ...
Eatertainment Venue Opens in Georgia
A new restaurant and entertainment center recently opened in Gainesville, Ga. Called Decoy, the venue combines “an elevated dining experience” with a 9-hole mini-golf course, six duckpin bowling lanes, two golf simulator bays and a stage for live music, according to Now Habersham. The eatertainment facility is the...
Athens restaurant roundup: Philanthropy Fresh closes, Creature Comforts releases 'Watermelon & Salt' beer
As July comes to an end, Athens restaurants are offering new menu items, celebrating anniversaries and planning summer events while others close its doors. Check it all out in this week’s restaurant roundup. Athens Farmers Market. Pastures of Rosecreek is set to host the first Farm to Glass Community...
State Botanical Garden at UGA Receives $1.6 Million Grant for Native Seed Network
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in April,...
Rural Murals: UGA plan highlights public art to drive tourism, economic development in rural communities
BUENA VISTA -- In Buena Vista, a vibrant mural at the corner of North Broad Street and Fifth Avenue catches the eyes of passersby with its bright blue border. Funded by Flint Energies, the mural tells the story of the longleaf pine forests that once dominated Marion County and the turpentine industry, flora and fauna that the trees supported — from gopher tortoises to bobwhite quail. For years, such murals appeared in small towns across rural Georgia to invite travelers to stop for a rest...
ATHENS VOICES: Kids discuss what books they are reading this summer
Whether it’s a bright, sunny day for reading at the park or a rainy afternoon spent with a cozy book and a blanket, the Athens-Clarke County Regional Library system provides kids with a book for every occasion. With hundreds of books in the facility to choose from, kids can enjoy an array of genres, e-books and more.
Walk into Wellness on the Firefly Trail
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department, in partnership with Firefly Trail, Inc., Piedmont Athens Regional, and UGA Extension will host a “Walk into Wellness” series. Walk your way into wellness one step at a time while getting out to meet others in your neighbors in the community who...
Loran Smith: The story behind Georgia Center's famous strawberry ice cream pie
For years, I have enjoyed the life and times of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, one of the most consequential and gratifying landmarks on the University of Georgia campus. It comes close to ranking right up there with other well-known iconic staples such as the Arch, the Chapel Bell, and Sanford’s famous hedges. It has been a welcoming host for countless Georgians and out of state visitors since 1957 when it opened its doors. Its first director...
Georgia Football Odds: Total Wins Over/Under Odds, Betting Tips – Updated July 27
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. It should be a favorable 2024 campaign for the Georgia Bulldogs, as they sport an over/under of 10.5 wins. Georgia Win Total Odds.
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