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Athens shelter suspends accepting surrendered dogs due to parvovirus cases
Athens-Clarke County Animal Services will not accept owner-surrendered dogs for intake until July 23 due to two confirmed cases of canine parvovirus and space constraints. The puppy area of the shelter on Buddy Christian Way will also be closed to visitors during this time and some dogs in affected spaces may not be immediately available for adoption,
5 places to get a sweet treat this summer in Athens
Staying cool in the summer is a necessity, especially in the South. Whether you’re trying to beat the Athens heat, or looking for a place to go with friends, here are five of the best places that will satisfy your summer cravings. Pelican’s Snoballs. Pelican’s serves over a...
Athens author details her life in an arranged marriage; offers advice to young women
Author and entrepreneur Comfort Rexford believes her first book can be an inspiration to women, regardless of their marital status. Rexford recently published “Arranged Marriage: The Dilemma of an African Girl,” which details her own arranged marriage more than 30 years ago in Ghana. Rexford is using the book as a launching point for her business, ConnieLove, which includes personal development coaching, speaking engagements and mentoring other women.
Renovated Memorial Park dog park set to open July 9
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announced that the Memorial Park dog park will open Tuesday, July 9 after undergoing a complete renovation. It will be open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset, but will be temporarily closed on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays until noon for turf maintenance.
Check out the local breweries taking part in the 2024 Athens Restaurant Week
From July 8-14, Athens will be buzzing with special lunch and dinner menus at great prices. During the week, expect amazing deals on prix fixe menus, beer flights and sweet treats at restaurants and breweries all around Athens. The craft beer scene in Athens is booming, and Fodors Travel even...
Luna, 2024's longest resident at the Athens Humane Society, adopted
On June 12, this year's longest term resident of the Athens Area Humane Society shelter was adopted. Maisy, now named Luna, spent five months at the shelter until she was adopted by Kayla and Phil Johnson. Luna came to the shelter in January, transported there from another shelter, which is...
Blank Foundation helps fund UGA mobile vet clinic
ATHENS -- The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $750,000 in support of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s shelter medicine program. The gift will allow the college to acquire a mobile veterinary clinic to train students and promote companion animal welfare throughout the state. “We are very grateful to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for their generous support of UGA’s shelter medicine program,” Lisa K. Nolan, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, said. “This gift will allow us to...
You’ll want to make reservations for Athens Restaurant Week, happening through July 14
From burgers to barbecue, bubble tea to beer, you can taste it all at Athens Restaurant Week, July 8-14. Close to 50 restaurants and breweries are participating this year, offering lunch and dinner menus at special prices. For example, get a bacon jam burger at Blind Pig for just $9.99...
Eat Athens: A record number of local businesses are set to participate in Restaurant Week
Athens Restaurant Week is coming in hot for its fourth year. With a record 47 area restaurants participating, guests have their pick of coffeeshops, breweries, fine dining and dessert spots that are offering their creations at discounted prices July 8-14. Though one of the prime motivators for folks to check...
AUDIO: Houston in the Blind – “Dreams”
Houston in the Blind from Athens, GA, has released a captivating new single titled “Dreams.” The track features crisp guitar twangs and lush acoustics, creating a serene and inviting introduction. The band reflect on life’s storms and the struggle to stay afloat, with themes and production that resonate with replay-inducing qualities. The vocals exude a chilly folk introspection, while pit-pattering percussion escalates into a blissful hook. “Dreams” presents a reminder of love’s complex journeys and showcases a textured expanse with hints of string-laden majesty. Check it out here:
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