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Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker’s incorporation
Local No. 7 restaurant owner Luis Finley reflected on the establishment's long-standing role in supporting Tucker's community development and city incorporation ahead of the city's tenth anniversary celebration. The post Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker’s incorporation appeared first on Rough Draft® .
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Historic Athens director announces Magnolias to rebuild, reopen
Murphy Wolford, owner of Magnolias Bar, has confirmed the bar will be rebuilt and reopened after a driver fatally crashed into the building Wednesday, according to a statement from Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine. Restoration will be possible thanks to a steel frame installed in 1997, when the building,...
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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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Bear Hollow Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Black Bear Yonah
Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the loss of Yonah (16), an American black bear who was humanely euthanized on the evening of November 1 following complications from severe pneumonia. Yonah was surrounded by the animal care team who have cared for her throughout her life at the zoo. Yonah and...
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Athens Restaurant Roundup: Magnolias temporarily closes, low country boil at Union Fare, festive drink menus and more
November officially invites colder temperatures into Athens.Union Fare is celebrating with a low country boil and Jittery Joe’s, Daydreamer Coffee and more are introducing their winter drink menus. Magnolias Bar of Athens is temporarily closed and in need of reconstruction due to a car crash. Magnolias Bar. 312 E....
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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. The post Haven Bar brings a new dance-focused, LGBTQ+ space to downtown Athens appeared first on Rough Draft® .
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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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Shopping by Candlelight in Monroe tonight
You are invited to head downtown from 6 – 8 p.m. ttonight, Nov. 5 and get into the spirit of the season as we kick off shopping for the holiday season!. The first evening is all about celebrating Monroe’s downtown businesses and restaurants! With holiday open houses, festive storefronts, and candles glowing all the way down Broad Street, it’s going to be pure Christmas magic! ✨
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Remembering 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart
Stewart, who died Oct. 28, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming famous as Star Trek's Capt. Picard. Critic David Bianculli has a tribute, and we listen back to a 2020 interview. Support Local Journalism. GPB believes that everyone should have access to trustworthy, fact-based stories that connect them...