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The Burgers At This Humble Roadside Joint In Georgia Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Somewhere in Athens, Georgia, there’s a diner with a cartoon spaceman on the window, a neon sign that just says DINER, and burgers that make people rearrange their entire weekend plans. That place is Clocked! Diner, and once you understand what’s happening inside, you’ll understand why folks drive from...
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Bear Hollow Zoo mourns loss of beloved black bear Yonah
Bear Hollow Zoo mourns loss of beloved black bear Yonah ATHENS, Ga. — For 16 years, Yonah was a familiar and beloved sight at Bear Hollow Zoo. Visitors watched the American black bear lounge in her hammock, climb her favorite tree and keep a watchful eye on her sister, Athena. Now, the Athens zoo is mourning the loss of the bear who grew up before genera…
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Coffeeshop doubles as a community gathering place | Exclusive
Just west of downtown, Encounter Cafe feels like the sort of place many Athens residents spend years driving past before finally stepping inside. Located at 660 W. Broad St., the café offers something increasingly rare near the city center: a spacious, unhurried environment where guests can settle in with a coffee, work on a creative project or meet friends without competing for table space. Exclusive | Sweetie Pie by Savie finds support in pop-up shop Encounter Cafe operates inside Encounter Church, which traces its roots to Windborne Church, a congregation founded in 2013 by a group of local young adults and Pastor Merle Strangway. Over time, the organization developed a strong connection to Athens and the University of Georgia community, particularly through outreach to international students. Today, the café serves as an extension of that community-focused mission. A new chapter began in 2024 when Mark Hensley became pastor and Windborne Church rebranded as Encounter Church. The organization relocated to its current Broad Street home and launched the café as a welcoming gathering space open to the wider community. Rather than operating solely as a church amenity, Encounter Cafe opened a year and a half ago as a place where locals
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What led to the iconic photo of Uga V and the Auburn player?
In 1996, a photographer for the Montgomery Advertiser snapped a picture that is somewhat of a legend in the world of college football. The image shows Uga V, the University of Georgia’s live bulldog mascot, lunging toward an Auburn University football player during a game. The photograph isn’t just an unforgettable image ; it speaks to the depth of the rivalry between the two teams. The annual matchup is famously referred to as the "Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry." The teams first went head-to-head on the football field more than 130 years ago, on February 20, 1892. Watch this video to hear the story behind the photo of Uga and the Auburn player. It’s been 30 years since that picture was taken, and Charles Seiler, the man holding Uga’s leash, told USA TODAY what led to that historic moment and what he says is the “most famous” picture of himself. Back in 1996, football stadiums didn’t have jumbotrons. So, to see the play, Seiler and Uga V had to move closer to the field to follow the action. “It was a long play,” Seiler says. “An Auburn player made a good play. Caught the ball, ran in the end zone.” The
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Wood-Fired Steaks With a Beautiful Char Come Out of This Old Tannery Steakhouse in Small-Town Georgia
Steaks get kissed by real wood fire inside a building that once tanned leather. I can’t stop thinking about that combination. The old brick walls now hold chandeliers, lofty dining rooms, and windows looking over a small-town main street. The grill out back adds a smoky char that guests keep bringing up long after dessert.
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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants
Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .