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Barnes blasts stem cell restriction || OnlineAthens.com

From the Georgia Environmental Protection Division via Athens-Clarke County:[August 26, 2010] Low levels of chemicals continue to be found in creek water downstream from the site of a burned chemical plant in Athens-Clarke County and as a result, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) will continue to test water quality in the area.The J&J Chemical Co. plant caught fire July 28 and

Poll: Deal leads Barnes by 4 points || OnlineAthens.com

High school Republicans get in the political game || OnlineAthens.com

Sooo....What are choices for highspeed internet in athens?Let's hear 'em...Just looking at options right now.

A Time for Choosing — Peach Pundit

from Athens Land Trust...----------------The next show in the Hotel Indigo's Go Green Summer Music Series is coming up, and it's one you won't want to miss!Art Rosenbaum will perform next Thursday, August 12 at the Rialto Room. The show starts at 8; doors open at 7. For tickets or more information, see www.indigoathens.com/gogreen.html.Art Rosenbaum is a Grammy-winning collector and performer of

Notice from the Athens-Clarke County Police:There have been four recent thefts of motorcycles where the suspect has contacted private sellers from Craigslist, arranged to meet at a certain location, asked to test drive the motorcycle, and never returns. In each instance, there has been two black male suspects and the meeting place is in close proximity to accessible dirt trails. The thefts

David Barbe to serve as interim director of UGA’s Music Business Certificate Program

This past weekend was one of the more deserted weekends in the ATH due to the break between summer and spring semesters at the University of Georgia. There were noticeably fewer people milling about downtown and more available parking spaces. On Saturday night I actually found a free table at Trappeze. I suppose this was the calm before the storm, however, since people are counting down the days

Sorry to see her leave Oconee CountyPam Driesell named senior pastor at Trinity Presbyterian | ajc.com

Showtime! Outdoor movies make a return appearance at Southeast Clarke Park, located at 4440 Lexington Road, on Friday, July 30 with the summertime classic The Sandlot. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Fun begins at 7:00 p.m. including music and outdoor games. The movie will be presented at

July 26, 2010 -- The Borders on Alps Road has launched a book drive as part of a chain wide effort to increase literacy and support the needs of the community. From now until August 30, store associates will encourage customers to donate new books, DVDs and CDs. The store has partnered with the Athens Regional Library System, which will receive and distribute the donated books to their associated

Well, I certainly had never heard of this. ;-)-----------Double Dog Dare (the flyball team that is from here in Athens and the surrounding area) is holding its annual tournament July 10-11 at the Classic Center. If you haven't seen flyball you should definitely check it out! There will be several UGA students and employees with dogs running and they are super fast. Admission is $2 for adults.

You can read all about the sad tale here.Their eyes were not open when they were found, which makes it more amazing that they survived (although there were 3 and one did not make it). ACC received the two remaining sisters, now named Yonah and Athena. Athena is larger with a white spot on her chest (hope I didn't get that backwards, but some of you zoo folks will correct me, I'm sure).but aren't

Picture This... During the month of July, email your digital photo in the Summer Photo Contest. The chosen photograph will win a prize and have the photo displayed on www.accleisureservices.com. Photos should be emailed to mylaneal@co.clarke.ga.us. The submission deadline is July 30. The winner will be announced July 31. For more information, please call (706) 613-3580 or visit

Plotluck Night at Cine. Weds, June 30, 7-9.Tell a story, hear a story. ;-)

Congrats to these two teachersTwo named Master Teachers in Oconee || OnlineAthens.com

Plum Creek gives Dowell scholarship || OnlineAthens.com

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