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Photo Gallery: Gov't Mule at The Classic Center
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Rachel Lichtman's Programme 4, And More Music News and Gossip
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1136+ words) SURE THING: Athens legendary soul/R&B group The Jesters released a new single, and to mention this is both a surprise and a treat is a massive understatement. For just about 50 years'with the early years being popular road-worthy circuit…...
The United States of Anxiety
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (38+ words) Flagpole The United States of Anxiety Like what you just read? Support Flagpole by making a donation today. Every dollar you give helps fund our ongoing mission to provide Athens with quality, independent journalism....
Calendar Pick: Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (311+ words) Ballets Jazz Montr'al's "Dance Me" production was created to honor the life and legacy of the company's hometown musical hero, Leonard Cohen. Born in 1934 in a suburb of Montr'al, Cohen went on to be one of the most influential folk…...
Commission Approves Plan for Future Growth, Revises Data Center Ordinance
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (405+ words) At the rally outside City Hall, AADM cofounder Mokah Jasmine Johnson and others urged the commission to pass an "affordable housing ordinance" that would, among other things, allow accessory dwelling units and tiny houses, and to lobby the state government…...
Q&A With Mayoral Candidate Dexter Fisher on Student Housing, Town-Gown Relations and More
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (1334+ words) Dexter Fisher was elected to the Athens-Clarke County Commission after gerrymandering by Republican state legislators drew incumbent Tim Denson out of District 5. Prior to running for office, he had a long career at UGA, followed by a stint as the…...
Commission Candidates Discuss Impact of Students, Surveillance Cameras and More
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (861+ words) Opinions among commission candidates about college students in Athens ran the gamut from dismissiveness to a desire to rebuild a relationship with UGA during a forum in Winterville. A half-dozen candidates for Athens-Clarke County Commission in districts 1, 3 and 9 were asked…...
Shane Parish Bridges Wood, Steel and Circuitry with Autechre Guitar
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (289+ words) Since Parish's wife Courteny introduced him to Autechre's music in the early 2000s, the song "Slip" from the group's 1994 album Amber has piqued his ears. "I was really taken by that song, and I figured out how to play the melody…...
The 10th Annual Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Finalists
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (497+ words) The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards, named for the prolific and internationally renowned Athens musician, has worked to recognize and amplify the creative talents of Athens-area songwriters for the past 10 years. The event continues to spotlight the diverse…...
Art Around Town
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (512+ words) ATHENTIC BREWING CO. (108 Park Ave.) "Lands Left" features landscape works by Greg Benson. Through May. ATHICA (675 Pulaski St. Ste. 1200) The 2026 Members" Showcase features work by ATHICA members in all visual media. Opening reception Apr. 18, 68 p. m. Through May 8. ATHICA@CIN" Gallery (234 W…...