Haven Bar brings a new dance-focused, LGBTQ+ space to downtown Athens
Andrew Haley transformed a former Athens bar into Haven, an LGBTQ+-focused dance venue designed to foster inclusivity and community, while also supporting local charities.
Update: Vehicle crashes into Magnolias Bar in Athens causing major damage to building
A vehicle crashed into Magnolias Bar of Athens on Nov. 4, causing significant damage to the building. The East Broad Street building is also home to Republic Salon, which resides above Magnolias Bar.
Fox Gives awards $500,000 to historic Georgia theaters and landmarks
Fox Gives, the philanthropic arm of the Fox Theatre, has announced 12 single-year grants totaling $500,000 for historic theaters and partner organizations in Georgia. The funding enables a range of projects to support important cultural assets and strengthen their operations, according to a press release. Eight organizations will receive Preservation & Facilities Grants to engage…
Georgia farmers face mental health crisis as suicide rates increase
Georgia farmers face rising costs, heavy debt and isolation. Advocates say more of them are starting to talk about mental health.
Art lovers Sam Taylor-Johnson and Michael Stipe open ‘She Was I’ photo exhibition in Atlanta
Bordered by Buckhead skyscrapers with pumpkins on its porch steps, Jackson Fine Art welcomed collectors to the opening of Sam Taylor-Johnson’s She Was I on Thursday afternoon. The British filmmaker known for 50 Shades of Grey kicked off her solo photography show at the residential gallery in Atlanta with her longtime friend and fellow artist,…
Wild Rumpus Parade returns to downtown Athens on Halloween night
The 18th annual Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade and Spectacle is scheduled to return to downtown Athens Oct. 31, offering a participatory parade, live music, and festival activities all night long.
My Five: Jeff Dantzler ‘The voice of the Dawgs’
Georgia Bulldogs announcer Jeff Dantzler shares his superstitions and favorite pre- and post-game rituals ahead of the Oct. 31 rivalry game against the Florida Gators at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Manhattan Cafe in Athens prominently displays a unique piece of vintage Highwaymen art
What’s the story behind the Jesus guiding a trucker painting at Manhattan Cafe in Athens? Owner Joey Tatum talks about his love for Highwaymen art and why this particular painting fits the vintage vibe of the Athens bar.
Solar barn raising marks development progress at Athens affordable housing community
On Oct. 24, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity held a solar barn raising event at Micah’s Creek to celebrate the installation of solar panels and battery storage in the new affordable housing development.
Couple behind Thai restaurant Puma Yu’s is building on its success in Athens
Puma Yu’s is more than just a business endeavor for Pete Amadhanirundr and Ally Smith, the couple behind the Thai restaurant in Athens. It’s a milestone in their relationship, which blossomed within the Classic City’s hospitality industry.