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Downtown Athens restaurant permanently closes after 7 months in business
A sign displayed in the window on Tuesday, July 23 at Philanthropy Fresh Café & Grill announced to customers that the restaurant has permanently closed. The Facebook and Instagram pages for the 350 E. Broad St. business have been deleted, and a Google search for the address listed the restaurant as permanently closed. ...
Bedbug alert: What you need to know about these tiny terrors
After the issued emergency order to close Athens-Clarke County Courthouse due to bedbugs on Monday, here is what you need to know about these tiny terrors, and how to prevent them from coming into your home. What are bedbugs? Bedbugs are tiny pests capable of causing significant disruption with just one infestation. These small,...
Where to cast a line: 5 fishing spots in Athens
Sandy Creek Park is located alongside the 260-acre Lake Chapman. The lake is available for fishing, but not not on or near the dam and spillway, the concrete platform, in front of the dam, the beach or the boat ramp. Commonly caught fish include channel and bullhead catfish, large-mouth bass, crappie and bream. Fishers are required to release fish that are caught, and the daily limit for bass is 10 and the daily limit for crappie is 30.For people ages 4 to 64, the park charges a $2 fee upon entry and is located at 400 Bob Holman Road. The park is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
Eat Athens: Italian restaurant serves family-style meals with home-cooked flavor
For the average person looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or gathering, encountering terms like "reservations" and "valet parking" can sometimes cause their wallet to cry a little bit. And though service and atmosphere are often top-notch, the food at such places often has a tendency to come across as intimidatingly swanky or even disappointing when taste and portion size are concerned. Osteria Olio, an Italian spot located at Rivet House boutique hotel...
Detect and protect: Expert tips to identify and control poison ivy
ATHENS -- If you spend time outdoors, you've probably come across the persistent and noxious plant known as poison ivy. It is infamous for causing allergic reactions in up to 50 million Americans annually, according to the American Skin Association. To manage it effectively and safely, it's important to understand its traits and use the right control methods to deal with this troublesome plant.
ACCGov Animal Shelter Accepting all Dogs on July 23
The ACCGov Animal Shelter will begin accepting all dogs today, after dealing with a PARVO outbreak and space constraints. WUGA’s Mary Ryan Howarth has more:. Two puppies tested positive for canine parvovirus on July 8, which typically lasts 7 to 15 days. Since then, the shelter has stopped accepting owner-surrendered dogs and has kept the puppy visitor area closed to contain the highly contagious virus.
Normaltown Brewing is relocating. Here's where it's going, and when it plans to open
Normaltown Brewing had the unfortunate timing of opening its doors in February 2020, about the time the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the tiny Athens brewery on Oneta Street persevered, and now it's time for a new—and much more timely—expansion for the local watering hole. ...
When the Goat Man came to Athens
Charles “Ches” McCartney, aka The Goat Man, had been a personal hero of mine ever since I was a boy growing up in Athens in the early 1960s. He was small and wiry, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and faded bib overalls, and sported a huge, grizzled beard, not a common sight back then.
Mark Richt's career in photos
Former Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt coached at Georgia from 2001 to 2015 before the Bulldogs hired Kirby Smart. Following Richt’s time at Georgia, he coached at Miami from 2016 to 2018. Richt also played quarterback at Miami from 1979-1982. During Richt’s 15 season career at Georgia, he...
6 Underrated Food Towns You Need To Visit This Year
With cities like Houston, Charleston, Atlanta, and New Orleans, it’s no secret that the South is home to some of the country’s richest and most diverse places to eat. But those big-name destinations are just scratching the surface of what’s out there. Across the region, lesser-known cities and towns are building stellar food scenes of their own. If you love to travel to eat, these underrated food towns are all worth a trip.
Georgia Film Academy class "Set Construction and Scenic Painting" comes to Athens
Starting in the Fall 2024 semester, the Georgia Film Academy in collaboration with the University of Georgia will host a new course at Athena Studios. Taught by Professor Phil Bergquist, “Set Construction and Scenic Painting” will train students to construct and paint sets for films. The class will cater to film students as well as anybody simply interested in trying their hand at set construction.
Leisure Services Announces End of Aquatics Season
All Department pools, located at Heard Park, Lay Park, Memorial Park, and Rocksprings Park will close for the season on Sunday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. The Rocksprings Park Splash Pad will close for the season, as well. The Walker Park Splash Pad, located at 200 Trail Creek St, will...
Athens GA Live Music Recap: Athens GA Live Music Fest, Reverend Conner Tribble and The Deacons and More
With Gregory Frederick behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music seeks to document local and touring bands gracing stages across the Classic City. Explore the whole archive and subscribe to the channel here. Get up to speed with recent performances below, and remember to check Flagpole‘s music calendar each week to find out about upcoming shows.
Michael David 2021 Petite Petit Red (Lodi)
When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy. This wine is concentrated, with aromas of olallieberry, blueberry, violets, orange-vanilla cream and dried herbs on the nose. The flavors on the palate are blackberry, boysenberry and nutmeg, cascading into cinnamon sugar, orange cream, dried herbs and a dry, silky finish. Pair with grilled ribeye steak. — Tonya Pitts.
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