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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...
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.
Smoke ’em if you got ’em: Studio 16 ready to light up Athens
ATHENS — With a combination of the finer things in life, Studio 16 Cigar Lounge offers a unique experience to its clients. The downtown Athens lounge has been open for four months but s officially kicking off its offerings of premium cigars, curated libations, and gourmet culinary delights Saturday at noon.
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.
New faces (and snouts) at the Athens-Clarke County animal shelter
Meet some of the new arrivals at the Athens-Clarke County Animal Services Department shelter at 125 Buddy Christian Way. They are ready for adoption and just waiting for you to take them home!. Shadow. Shadow is a super sweet beauty. She enjoys chasing toys, but she's also just as happy...
Official Ribbon Cutting of the Humane Society of Walton County scheduled for July 25
The Walton County Humane Society is having its official ribbon Cutting with the Walton County Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. In the meantime, dogs and cats continue to pass through there to their forever homes in short order with many happy “tails” to share.
Athens News Matters for July 20, 2024
ACC Commission Votes to Change how TSPLOST funds are allocated. Athens-Clarke County Commissioners moved ahead Tuesday night with a plan to revamp how the county funds some transportation projects. WUGA’s Martin Matheny sat down with Alexia Ridley to discuss this week’s meeting. ACC Board of Elections Seeks Legal...
butter’dudder’s 6th Anniversary Celebration Means Giving Back
It’s Christmas in July! Eggnog, Milk and Cookies, and Peppermint Mocha will all be making a limited-time appearance next week at butter’dudder! In celebration of the shop’s sixth anniversary, a portion of proceeds will go toward Bremen PD’sand Carrollton Fraternal Order of Police’s “Shop with a Cop” charity and Walton County Sheriff’s Office’s “Shop with a Hero” initiative, which will bless local children who may not receive much during the Christmas season.
UGArden’s Local Organic Tea Hits UGA’s Dining Halls
The UGArden, a community garden managed by the University of Georgia, has started providing herbal tea to UGA dining halls. Initially, 900 bags of chamomile tea were introduced, and due to positive feedback, UGArden plans to expand its offerings with 10,000 bags of Tulsi tea and other flavors like peppermint and chamomile by the fall semester.
Free yoga classes at the Georgia Museum of Art cater to community
Amidst a quiet atmosphere, surrounded by pieces of art, the Georgia Museum of Art provides an opportunity for mindfulness and relaxation through its regular hosting of free yoga classes in its galleries. Every third Thursday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m., instructors from Five Points Yoga come to...
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