(From the R&B)
"Brandon Shinholser has his eye on becoming the next mayor of Athens.

For nearly a year, Shinholser has built a grassroots movement to propel his fledgling campaign into a viable candidacy.

He is actively campaigning and has assembled a team of supporters to spread his message throughout Athens. He has even filed with the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections.

And, he is 22 years old."

Read the rest here.

Andy Rusk gave this a shot in 2006 but we all know how that went. Keep in mind some 18 year old jive turkey became mayor in 2005. 

Classic City Rollergirls is recruiting new skaters. At the boot camp sessions you'll learn derby basics and will later have the opportunity to try out. Sessions on May 27 and June 1. Try-outs will be held June 15.

Contact recruitment@classiccityrollergirls.com to register.

When: 05.18.09
Where: Skate-A-Round USA

Wednesday Night karaoke is BACK in Normaltown! Come showcase your skills on stage as the Terrapin Beer flows in the Tap Room. Participation is FREE, although it may cost you your dignity.

Brought to you by Almost Famous Karaoke and, of course, Kingpins Bowl and Brew.

Take a complimentary tour of Athens during National Tourism Week! Classic City Tours is offering its Museum Mile and Heritage Tours to locals and visitors at no charge this week. On the Athens Heritage Tour, 200 years of history is covered in a 1.5-hour bus tour: from Athens' downtown to its historic homes and neighborhoods to the Univerisity of Georgia. On the Museum Mile Tour, four unique and beautiful homes are showcased on a 2-hour interiors tour of the Taylor-Grady House, Church-Waddel-Brumby House, Ware-Lyndon House and T.R.R. Cobb House.

When: 05.13.09 - 05.15.09
Where: Athens Welcome Center
Time: Wednesday, May 13 and Friday, May 15: 10:30 a.m. Museum Mile Tour; 2 p.m.
Price: Free

FIRST 2009 Athens Farmers Market Saturday, May 9 Bishop Park. 16 Growers! 9 Cratfspersons and Artisans! 4 Food Purveyors! The biggest Athens Farmers Market yet!

The ACCPD have released new sketches of triple-murder suspect George Zinkhan, showing how the now-fired University of Georgia professor might look without his goatee and with a shaved head.

If seen please call 911. More info (here)

UPDATE: Zinkhan's body found.

In 1998, the AthFest Music and Arts Festival and Ghostmeat Records (www.ghostmeat.com) started an annual tradition of releasing a compilation CD of Athens-based artists to promote the summer festival and the music that the city harbors. See below for information on every AthFest CD. Each year the Athens-based label Ghostmeat Records releases a compilation of local music, primarily of bands that will perform at festival. Ghostmeat Records founder Russ Hallauer produced this year’s CD, the 12th such release, which includes 16 diverse tracks, most of them previously unreleased, by Patterson Hood, The Corduroy Road, Widespread Panic, Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band, The Arcs, A Post War Drama, Holy Liars, Marty Winkler with Michael C. Steele & Davis Causey, Deaf Judges, Jesse Mangum, The Warm Fuzzies, Brave New Citizen, Curley Maple, Magic Missile, The Starter Kits and The Quick Hooks. The CD will be available May 19th at AthFest.com, Ghostmeat.com, select record stores, iTunes, and at then at AthFest merchandise booths.

Celebrate this year's AthFest CD Release with performances by The Quick Hooks, Holy Liars & Brave New Citizen.
This is a FREE SHOW! CDs will be available for sale at the show!

After two hard weeks the new ARD website has launched. It's a small webcomic from Athens that has become rather popular on the interwebz.

For the first time this year Southworks Arts Festival will be held from April 3rd through  May 9th. Beginning with a Gala Reception for the National Juried Art Exhibition, April 3rd from 6 to 8 PM. The Exhibtion runs until May 9th in our 2000 sq. ft. Mani Gallery, as well as the Directors Choice, Terry Rowlett in the Members Gallery. On May 2nd and 3rd, from 10 AM to 5 PM each day, we hold our 14th Annual Juried Art Market. With Southworks we celebrate the arts by bringing a variety of art forms to the community: Outdoor Artists Market,Music and Performance Stage, Literary Booth, Kidworks, a newly dedicated Sculpture Garden and a variety of food booths. The festival is FREE & fun for the entire family.

(From the ABH)
"Three adults are dead and one injured after a man opened fire at the Athens Community Theatre off Prince Avenue this afternoon.

The shooter was identified as George Zinkhan, a marketing professor at the University of Georgia, said Athens-Clarke Assistant Police Chief Alan Brown.

"Zinkhan is still at large" Police continue to search for Dr. George Zinkhan in connection with a triple slaying in Athens Saturday. Anyone with information is urged to call the Athens-Clarke County police at (706) 613-3888.

Suspect is believed to be driving a maroon 2005 Jeep Liberty. Tag number AIX1376.

More info from AJC and WSBTV.

Listen to ACCPD online police scanner here.