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“Kota Ozawa: The Crime of the Art,” an exhibition of light boxes and video animations chronicling infamous museum heists in history, opens at the Georgia Museum of Art on Saturday, July 17.
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Is COVID Making a Comeback? THE DELTA VARIANT IS READY WHEN YOU ARE, AND MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued, Chris Dowd and Jessica Luton news@flagpole.com For the first time in several weeks, the COVID-19 seven-day moving average increased last week for Clarke County from 1.3 daily new cases on July 1 to 5.9 on July 9, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Athens had 45 new cases last week, up from just nine the previous week, bringing the cumulative total to 12,996. While some of the increase in new cases was likely due to testing before the July 4 holiday and weekend reporting delays, among other factors, Clarke County has the added benefit of wastewater data that gives real-time data of viral shed. Last week’s wastewater data suggests that new cases may be increasing again in Athens, likely a result of the Delta variant and lagging vaccination rates. According to the UGA infectious diseases professor Erin Lipp’s wastewater data for July 9, “SARS‑CoV‑2 viral loads in wastewater have increased, compared to last week’s samples. This increase in viral load corresponds with a marked increase in the number of reported cases this week.” While public health experts aren’t yet ready to say that Georgia is surging again, the data on how quickly the Delta variant is spreading in the South is telling. As of last week, 17% of Georgia’s new cases were
identified as the Delta variant. The previous week, the Delta variant made up just 6% of cases. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, now is the time, said public health expert Amber Schmidtke in her newsletter last week. “If you’ve gotten lucky up to this point and escaped COVID-19 infection, perhaps this has caused you to think you don’t need a vaccine. But make no mistake, the Delta variant is more likely to find you than its predecessors. If you’ve been waiting, for whatever reason, it’s time to get vaccinated ASAP,” she said. As of last week, 41%, or 52,240 residents, in Clarke County have had at least one dose of a vaccine, and 38%, or 48,442 residents, have been fully vaccinated. About 4.6 million Georgia residents, or 44%, have had at least one dose of the vaccine, and 4 million, or 39%, have been fully vaccinated. A new tool from Georgia Tech researchers looks at vaccination immunity alongside natural immunity rates, i.e., rates of people previously infected with COVID-19. While Georgia’s natural and vaccination combined immunity rates are 68%, according to this new tool, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, vaccination rates and those who have already been infected are
not mutually exclusive categories of data, so the combined rate is likely lower than this data suggests. Further, the latest state to have increases in the Delta variant has very similar rates of combined population-level immunity to Georgia and still saw a surge. While natural immunity is helpful, without vaccination, those who’ve been infected still have a much higher viral transmission rate than those who’ve been vaccinated, according to studies. “I think Delta is marching its way through the South,” Schmidtke said. “The virus has far easier freedom of movement now, with few people wearing masks and people resuming pre-pandemic social interactions. And many counties in the South have such low vaccination rates that I am afraid Delta will spread like wildfire.” For now, Clarke County’s hospitalization and death rates have been unaffected by this slight increase, with just one new hospitalization last week and no deaths, although those often lag several weeks behind a spike in new cases. Just 2.3% of patients in Athens hospitals—13 people total—were hospitalized with COVID-19 last week. To date, Athens has had 507 hospitalizations and 142 deaths. [Jessica Luton]
Athens Wants Fair Political Maps It is unlikely to happen as long as Republicans run Georgia, but Athens residents made it very clear to the state legislators who will draw new political maps this fall that they want Athens-Clarke County made whole again. “We believe Athens-Clarke County, a known Democratic stronghold, has been
purposefully gerrymandered to dilute our voice and will,” Angela Greene, a Winterville resident and member of the political group Indivisible Georgia District 10, told the House and Senate redistricting committees at a public hearing in Athens last week as they prepare for the once-a-decade process. Republicans have been slicing and dicing Athens since they took power in 2004. After the 2000 Census—showing that the GOP doesn’t have a monopoly on gerrymandering—Democrats drew the 12th Congressional District to stretch from Athens to Augusta to Savannah. Democrat John Barrow won that seat, only to see Republicans remove his hometown of Athens and place it in the largely rural and conservative 10th District, where most of it remains. Barrow opted to move rather than face certain defeat in the 10th; later, Republicans took Savannah out of the 12th as well, sealing Barrow’s fate. Before 2006, all of Clarke County was within one swingy state Senate district. But when it looked as if a Democrat would win the seat, Republicans split the county in two. Now Athens is lumped in with conservative Oconee, Walton, Barrow, Jackson, Madison and Oglethorpe counties in two safe Republican districts. The GOP struck again after the 2010 Census. Formerly Democratic Rep. Doug McKillip switched parties, and to protect him, Republicans redrew his Athens district to include parts of Oconee, Barrow and Jackson. This left Athens with two Republican districts and one Democratic. Despite being about 70% Democratic, six out of Athens’ seven representatives in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. are Republicans.
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A ceremony was held Saturday, July 10 to officially rename Odd Street for Rosa Nell Howard. The longtime East Athens resident, who was known for her cooking and attended Springfield Baptist Church for over 60 years, was the oldest person in Athens when she died in 2019 at the age of 108. About 100 people attended the street sign unveiling, including commissioners Mariah Parker (center-left) and Ovita Thornton (second from right).
As a result, Athens residents lack representation, said Zachary Perry, a recent UGA law school graduate who ran against Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) last year. “Local representatives often don’t show up because they don’t need to,” Perry said. “They don’t need the votes of Athens.” But because lawmakers in the majority party can draw their own districts, they have little motivation to make those districts competitive. Instead, they seek to protect themselves while leaving as few seats as possible for the opposition. They are loath to give up that power, and unlike some states that have created independent redistricting commissions, it’s nearly impossible for citizens to put such a measure on the ballot in Georgia. As the committee chairs, Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon) and Rep. Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee), said in a video presented at the hearing, principles of redistricting include keeping “communities of interest” together and avoiding dividing local jurisdictions when possible. Clearly those principles don’t apply to Athens. “I moved here three years ago thinking I was moving to a progressive community, only to discover that it was split so many ways, there was no way in H-E-L-L to get anything done,” attendee Johnny Cusimano said. But he gave the game away when he pointed out that Cowsert’s district makes him impossible to beat. Why would any politician want to make things easier for their opponent? Still, that didn’t stop speakers from asking for fairly drawn, competitive districts. “My hope is that the legislature will care
more about democratizing power than partisan victories or political careers,” said local progressive activist Erin Stacer. Though weakened by recent Supreme Court rulings, the Voting Rights Act provides some protection for minority communities to ensure that they’re not “packed” into one unnatural district or “cracked” by splitting them up and diluting their votes. According to Georgia ACLU political director Chris Bruce, the number of voting-age people of color in metro Athens has risen 18% since the last census, while the white voting-age population has grown 6%. “These demographics must result in maps that reflect the diversity of the greater Athens area,” he said. Bruce’s figures, though, are estimates. Because of the pandemic, results of the 2020 Census, which would ordinarily have been released last spring, won’t be available until this fall. Only when the new data is in hand will lawmakers be able to draw the maps, because only then will they know for sure which areas have grown and by how much. “The truth is, we don’t know when the special session will be,” Kennedy told the crowd of about 150 at Athens Tech. But it must be done before office-seekers qualify in March. Whenever it’s done, and however the maps look, a lawsuit is all but certain. Legislators have already been told to save any correspondence on redistricting in anticipation of discovery. And a coalition of groups that includes Stacey Abrams’ Fair Count, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Common Cause, the Urban League and others is laying the groundwork by criticiz-
It’s the end of the Murmur Trestle as we know it. Workers started to dismantle the structure last week in preparation for building a new bridge over Trail Creek as part of the Firefly Trail. So called because it was depicted on the back cover of R.E.M.’s 1983 album, CSX Transportation partially demolished the Murmur Trestle in 2002 before AthensClarke County stepped in to save what remained. County officials decided that the abandoned railroad should be converted into a trail. But raising funds and getting federal grant approval took over a decade, and in the meantime, the trestle deteriorated. By 2018 an engineering study determined that it was no longer structurally sound. This created a Ship of Theseus situation, with 80% of the existing wood needing to be replaced. After several years of debate and input from hundreds of citizens, the ACC Commission decided in 2019 to build a new bridge that would mimic the look of the wooden trestle in the center, buttressed on either side by modern steel arches. Construction should be completed by September or October of 2022, according to SPLOST project manager Derek Doster. Regardless of what one thinks of the design, the new bridge will make it far easier to walk or bike on the Firefly Trail. Users will be able to stay on a level path, rather than descend into Dudley Park to use an existing bridge and climb back up. [BA]
ACC Auditor Put on Improvement Plan Athens-Clarke County Internal Auditor Stephanie Maddox said last week that she has been placed on a work improvement plan as a condition of extending her contract, meaning that she is being asked to improve her productivity in order to stay in her current position. The ACC Commission voted 9-1 on June 15 to reappoint Maddox to another two-year term, with Commissioner Allison Wright as the lone “no” vote. Yet, it appears
her reappointment is subject to two conditions, as Maddox stated in a video posted on the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s YouTube channel. The first condition is that Maddox strive to improve her performance. The last audit her office completed was of the ACC Water Business Office in April 2020. Around that time, she lost both of her employees, and the productivity of her office plummeted, going from an already low level by some accounts to virtually zero. Both positions in Maddox’s office remained unfilled at the time of the last Audit Committee Meeting. Maddox’s monthly reports to the Audit Committee have been almost identical for over a year. She repeatedly told commissioners on the Audit Committee that two audits, of Fleet Management and Animal Services, were “in the home stretch” and would be completed within weeks. These audits are from her 2018 and 2019 work plans, respectively, and have still not been completed to date, according to Audit Committee Chair Melissa Link. The second condition Maddox said was added to her contract is an indemnity clause. According to Maddox, the clause means that “if I resign, or if I’m terminated, I can’t collect severance if I decide to sue.” Maddox said in the announcement video that she feels these conditions were put in place due to the discrimination complaint she filed last year with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, implying a form of retaliation. Also in the video, Maddox asked viewers to support the idea of restructuring the Audit Committee. This idea, designed to improve the performance of the auditor’s office, came out of the 2020 Overview Commission. Before the last Audit Committee meeting, which was on Mar. 10, Mayor Kelly Girtz requested that Audit Committee members give him a recommendation on whether this idea should be examined further. In a 4-1 vote, Audit Committee members recommended that the Government Operations Committee be tasked with redefining the Audit Committee’s purpose and scope, agreeing with Girtz and Maddox that restructuring should go forward. [Chris Dowd] f
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ne of the first impulses of Black yourselves,” announced Mell to the Black Athenians, after they’d been freed families who sought entrance for their sons. from their enslavement, was to “You are now surrounded by armed and seek education. Part of the white savagery determined men who are only waiting for had been to demand illiteracy and mental my orders to fire into you on every side.” confinement, in addition to physical posses- Mell, who’d commanded men briefly as a sion and forced labor, and these newly freed colonel during the war, ordered that if the Black Athenians sought what had been kept crowd did not disperse, “I will command from them. these men to fire and not one of you will “Some men know the value of educaleave this campus alive.” tion by having it,” recalled the freed Black The university campus came so very intellectual Frederick Douglass about his close to a bloodbath that would be in childhood in chains. “I know its value by every American child’s textbook today: the not having it.” Athens Massacre. But the hopeful students For many of the enslaved in Georgia, saw only suicide in opposing the white the crime of literacy was met with brutal arms guarding education in Georgia, and violence and amputations, going above they retreated. It would be nearly a century and beyond the “whipping” prescribed before the university would even consider by the state constitution for attempts at permitting Black students to share in the literacy. After the Civil War, the very least knowledge it hoarded. thing white Athens could do, after violently forcing these Athenians to build their wealth, was to allow participation in education. Instead, they beat back Black attempts to learn with the very tools of war they’d just used in their attempt to maintain slavery. In 1867, shortly after the University of Georgia was reopened following its war-era dormancy, newly freed Black Athenians climbed the hill to the gates of the university. They “wished to have the same privileges extended to their people that were enjoyed by the white people in the University,” according to The Life of Patrick Hues Mell. The seekers of education tried at least twice to beseech Georgia’s center of learning for help, and each time they were met by armed mobs of whites. A Juneteenth celebration at the West Broad School. The whites violently defended even the idea of education, embodied in the university, But the Black pursuit of education like a citadel. A final request by freed peodid not stop there. Soon, the Freedmen’s ple to apply to the university was met by Bureau—part of the United States Army the many university students who’d been occupying Athens—would create the Knox Confederate soldiers. For some time the Institute on the corner of Reese and Pope university had been shut down due to most streets, where newly freed Black children college-age boys having joined the army were given a place to learn. Later, in 1881, defending the slave states. Now they were Ebenezer Baptist Church West would build back at university, still apparently with the Jeruel Academy a few blocks over, their weapons of war, and at the command establishing the area west of downtown and of eventual university president Patrick down the hill as the center of Black educaHues Mell. Mell, then a professor and prestion in Athens. ident of the Southern Baptist Convention, It would take white Athens only 10 years lived nearby and heard the commotion. to decide that it wanted the nicest of the He reported that he took command of West Athens Black schools for its children, these ex-soldiers and arrayed them like a forcing the Black children out. This would Confederate battalion, rifles trained on the be a recurring theme: white fickleness and hopeful students and their families, and disinterest shoving Black children from ordered them to fire on the next advance. one place to another to suit white preroga“Your demand will not be respected, tives. From the Knox Institute to Ebenezer because this is the white man’s college, Baptist’s school to farther down the hill and you are perfectly powerless to help traced by Broad Street, this center of Black
learning west of downtown eventually solidified at the base of the hill, where today the Minor Street and Campbell Lane buildings exist as the final existing vestiges of that history. By 1910, Black Athenians still outnumbered whites, but white children were given six schools to the Black children’s three. It should go without saying that the quality of the former exceeded the latter to a significant degree. Figures from 1916 revealed that the monthly per-pupil expenditure was $2.14 for white students and a mere 67 cents for Black children. It was during this time, the 1910s, that Athens’ city fathers (its white fathers, rather) conceived of the idea of the Black Mammy Institute, a school that would reduce Black education, for boys as well as girls, to simply training for domestic service. The best that Black girls and boys could hope for was “such academic training as will best fit them for carrying out the main object of the school,” namely, to return them to their antebellum status as servants. The white elites of Athens celebrated the novel school, including Gov. Joseph Brown and university president David Barrow. The whites of Athens were trendsetters with their idea to reduce Black education
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to one of slavery-inspired servant training. The Atlanta Constitution and its renowned publisher, Henry Grady, lavished praise on the idea, and even Good Housekeeping came to town to celebrate what white Athens had concocted. Good Housekeeping explained the problem, as they saw it: “[N]egro training schools usually have had as their aim the education of teachers and leaders,” whereas this new idea from Athens was to make children into “workers for the house and the field.” The new school proposed for Athens rejected the “Northern” idea of full education for Black children in favor of an explicit return to slave-era training. In opposition to “the ideas of Northern educators… This new school represents the South and suggests the special training given the negroes of the old régime, by the best class of Southern slaveholders.” During the next decade, white Athens
would rediscover its Klan heritage, and by the 1920s, the city’s Ku Klux Klan would collect hundreds of members. Whatever meager progress had been seen by Black Athenians in the years after emancipation was being reversed by a snarling return of full-bore white savagery. Among the white elite of Athens and the university, one could find open advocacy for mob violence, lynching and the murderous Klan. Those same forces were actively attempting to reshape education in the city to create something of a return to the antebellum slave era. These were the conditions in which the schools on West Broad stood as places of refuge and escape for the Black children being steered toward servitude by Athens’ whites. Every single Black child who passed through the halls of the schools of the West Broad Street campus was a defiance of that white supremacist order pursued by the powerful in Athens. Every child who learned chemistry instead of cooking or literature instead of laundry made those buildings into symbols of Black flourishing in the face of white hatred and abuse. But virtually nothing of that story of survival and defiance remains in Athens. The Campbell Lane building on the West Broad campus, slated for destruction by the Clarke County School District, is one of the few surviving “equalization” schools. So named for the white South’s last-gasp effort to create a more convincingly equal educational system in the wake of mid-century Supreme Court cases that preceded the Brown decision, these “equalization” schools are remarkable relics of an attempt to create a sturdy apartheid system that would hopefully satisfy the scolds in the North. In Georgia and across the South, white electorates even agreed to tax hikes to ensure a durable apartheid system could be built that would survive looming Supreme Court cases. Most of these structures have been demolished or left to rot. The school on Campbell Lane remains. It presents a rare opportunity to restore a building of true historic value. To erase traces like these of Black history is to deprive white students, as well as Black, of a necessary education. It is a rare thing, the school whose very presence teaches. To remove the building is the first step toward forgetting entirely. Whether Linnentown, Lickskillet or the countless other instantiations of Black life, the essentially uninterrupted impulse in Athens has been one of erasure. We preserve what is white, and we demolish what is Black. Even the 150-year-old monument to the Confederacy was not destroyed. The names of monsters adorn the well-preserved buildings of campus. A tree is said to “own itself” and afforded more concern than generations of Black children and their hope in the face of hate. With this in mind, it seems inconceivable that one would bring a wrecking ball to a Black school of the era of Southern apartheid. These are monuments. The recklessness of the act is exceeded only by the permanence of it. f
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Insist on Better Infrastructure The Biden infrastructure plan definitely has a lot in it. Some people argue that infrastructure should only be about roads, bridges and ports. Such a narrow definition of infrastructure was appropriate back in the 1950s. Eighty years later, America’s modern infrastructure is best understood as anything that enables America and Americans to thrive. Back in the ‘30s, politicians argued that electricity for all homes was “a bridge too far,” saying there was no need for spending money on the Tennessee Valley Authority. Today citizens in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia know how important reliable electricity truly is. Plans to fix America’s crumbling infrastructure include broadband, water systems, electric grids, elder care and child care, schools and hospitals, and financing scientific discoveries that will solve our most vexing problems. People in Flint, MI, Atlanta and Jackson, MS know only too well how much suffering is caused by outdated, failing water and sewer systems. Folks in Texas and California can vouch that a reliable electric grid is literally a life and death issue. America doesn’t need our congressional representatives on both sides of the aisle arguing that the Biden plan is too broad or not big enough. They need to do the job the majority of Americans want them to do. There is ample room for compromise that will give us all an America that will support a thriving economy. We citizens must remind Congress they’ve ignored infrastructure for so long that now America’s dominance on the world stage is in serious jeopardy. We must insist our elected officials stop fighting and show some real bipartisan leadership. They should strongly support a plan that will finally ensure the progress we need to move America forward as a nation. Regina Smith Athens
No Earmarks for Athens There is a transportation bill in Congress making available $138 million for Georgia projects upon request by our U.S. representatives. The 9th and 10th districts, however, will not be receiving funding for roads, bridges and other projects our districts need because U.S. Reps Andrew Clyde and Jody Hice have not and do not intend to make a request. When asked why, their responses have been, “no comment.” This is just another example of how Clyde and Hice do not have our backs as they draw their $174,000-plus-expenses taxpayer-paid salaries. They seem to think that their primary directive is to spread and support whatever conspiracy that Marjorie Taylor Greene and her far-right radicals dream up. Sadly, due to the way district lines are drawn, they are both safe and are free to not pay attention to the needs of our districts. So far, those running to replace Hice are demonstrating they plan to continue this legacy. As you age waiting for an internet connection, drive over potholes and maneuver
unfinished projects and suspect bridges, think about the representation you are getting. The redrawing of district lines is underway, and we will have an opportunity to speak up and push for competitive districts versus safe districts, granting us real representation. Be on the lookout for details for the July 7 redistricting public hearing for our area. Participate in these hearings, and when you hit a pothole, think about Hice and Clyde. Jacqueline Elsner Athens
Athens Deserves Fair Districts States are required to redraw lines for voting districts, from Congress to county commissions, every decade to reflect demographic changes. Redistricting should always ensure your vote counts. If all districts contain roughly the same number of people and are drawn to respect neighborhoods where people share a heritage, work in the same industry or just generally feel tied to their neighbors, voters have a chance to be represented by politicians who represent their areas’ collective interests. Clarke County is the smallest county in our state. Yet, it has two Congressional districts, the 9th and 10th; two state Senate districts, the 46th and 47th; and three state House districts, the 117th, 118th and 119th. It has been cracked and packed. “Cracking” has split Athens into multiple districts to take away its collective voice. We have been fractured for partisan gain. This is why tiny Clarke County has two state senators. When faced with too many unfriendly voters, “packing” can limit the damage by cramming them into one district, i.e., state House District 118. Politicians benefit because there are fewer of the voters they don’t want in the surrounding districts. If the goal is to draw each district with populations as equal as possible, why would lawmakers split the smallest county in the state? To divide neighborhoods, eliminate competition, protect incumbents and dilute the power of individual voters, that’s why. That’s gerrymandering, and it guarantees citizens and communities have no real representation where it counts. Tell Sen. Bill Cowsert, vice-chair of the redistricting committee, that you want public meetings, maps and data made public, and his commitment to a nonpartisan review. Reach him at bill.cowsert@senate. ga.gov or 706-543-7700. Angela Greene Winterville
Get Rid of the Filibuster Every senator who protects the filibuster is guilty of protecting a Jim Crow relic that was used to block civil rights legislation for decades. There’s simply no way to get around its sinister legacy. In the 20th century, the filibuster was used to block over 200 anti-lynching bills and held up the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act for 60 days. Over and over again, it’s been a weapon wielded by segregationists and white supremacists. We
can’t let the filibuster continue to block the voting and civil rights of Black and brown Americans in the year 2021—which it’s currently poised to do unless we get rid of it. I hope senators like Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are acutely aware of this history as they continue to express support for the filibuster. I am urging them and the rest of the Senate to have courage and get rid of the filibuster as soon as possible. A minority of senators shouldn’t be allowed to stop the progress the majority of Americans voted for. Tracy Merritt Bacon Bogart
Enough With the Fireworks I would like to ask the people of town to stop using their household fireworks on every single holiday. The only occasion when it is traditional is Independence Day and maybe New Year’s Eve. Not 4:30 a.m. on the Monday following Juneteenth. Jay Humphrey Athens
Drivers, Slow Down I live on West Lake Drive and have loved this road since I first moved to Athens 20 years ago. But it terrifies me. The hills and curves and arching trees that make this narrow road the most beautiful in Athens also severely limit visibility. As a result, the posted speed limit is only 30 miles per hour. Few seem to recognize this. Yesterday I watched bystanders remove the unconscious body of a young man from a flaming SUV that had just slammed into a tree across from my house. (For those wondering why I didn’t help get the victim from the vehicle, I was busy extinguishing the fire.) I do not know what caused this tragic crash, but I would be shocked if excessive speed was not a major contributing factor. This was not the first serious accident on this road in recent months, and it won’t be the last. Day and night, I watch people driving 40 or 50 mph along West Lake. I wince each time I see a cyclist or jogger climbing the hill or a deer crossing the road, waiting with bated breath to see if cars slow down. Rarely does a week go by that I don’t wake up to a dead animal in the road, tire tracks through my neighbors’ yards or a mangled mailbox due to a careening car. It’s rare to observe someone driving the speed limit on West Lake. They are easy to spot, because they are invariably trailed by a line of angry drivers craning their necks to see who has the audacity to drive the speed limit and keep them from getting to Alps Road just a little bit sooner. From Lumpkin Street to Baxter Street is 1.4 miles along West Lake. Driving the speed limit, this takes less than three minutes. Going 40 mph saves you 42 seconds; doing 50 shaves off another 25 seconds. Perhaps I’m wrong—maybe the need to get to Starbucks or Steinmart 42 seconds sooner is worth risking your life and those of your fellow citizens and resident wildlife—but I doubt it. Steven E. Wheeler Athens
WUOG, Fix Your Streaming Hello. I’m a UGA alum with fond memories of tuning into WUOG for the greatest in indie and other rock and music. However, over the last decade, any time I’ve tried
to stream the station, it’s failed. Just a moment ago, I tried to access back playlists, and after clicking the tab, went straight to a 404 error page. Something called Spinitron. Also, while I was pleasantly surprised to be able to stream the live show (this was on July 5 in the afternoon), the stream was interrupted after only about 30 seconds or so. Could somebody please make what amounts to easy fixes so that non-Athens-residing WUOG lovers can have access to its great, cutting-edge programming? Robert Donnelly Albuquerque, NM
Union Urges Police Oversight Dear Mayor Girtz and commissioners, We the undersigned strongly encourage you to support the recommendations of the Athens-Clarke County Community Police Advisory Board Development Task Force. A civilian oversight board will improve police accountability. It will also strengthen community-police relations through the creation of an independent and diverse body of Athens residents to review the work of local law enforcement. Existing research provides compelling evidence that independent civilian oversight makes for safer and more equitable policing. Importantly, the task force’s proposed auditor/monitor model will promote systemic change by granting the civilian oversight board wide authority to monitor, audit, investigate and review law enforcement policies and practices. Furthermore, it is important that this model of oversight board is exclusive of active or retired law enforcement officers. This ensures that the board can act honestly and independently, without fear of retaliation from law enforcement. Independent oversight is all the more important in the aftermath of the tear-gassing of peaceful protesters in Athens on May 31, 2020, the militarized policing of a peaceful rally on June 6, 2020 and the recent justification of these violent actions by Chief Cleveland Spruill. Such violent police responses are unnecessary and unjustified and result in physical and mental trauma to peaceful citizens exercising their constitutional rights. The Feb. 18, 2021 fatal shooting by a police officer of another Athens community member shows the necessity of a civilian oversight board to review such incidents. Police-involved shootings are not simply an issue in larger cities, but rather one that affects our Athens community, and have significantly increased in recent years. In 2018, there were zero police-involved shootings in Athens-Clarke County; this figure rose to six in 2019. Improving police accountability is a racial justice issue. Violent encounters with police officers vary significantly by race in the U.S., and Athens is no exception. The creation of a civilian oversight board composed of citizens who live and work in Athens is one step in the larger process of making our political institutions accountable to all citizens. We call on our local government to support the recommendations of the Community Police Advisory Board Development Task Force as an important and necessary step in strengthening police accountability and building community trust in our law enforcement agencies. The United Campus Workers of GeorgiaUGA Chapter
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Nancy Gallagher spent 13 days in the becomes their ticket to pretrial freedom. Clarke County jail because she couldn’t For those who lack financial resources—like post a $33 bond. She was charged with two Nancy Gallagher—the cash bail process misdemeanor crimes. It is likely she’d have transforms the pretrial legal process into remained locked up for another 13 days had punishment. not the Athens Area Courtwatch Project With wealth-based detention, for-profit intervened on her behalf. bail bond companies are able to make lots On June 13, Gallagher, 54, was arrested of money off the backs of the poor and and jailed, charged with battery and people of color. These companies lobby interfering with a 911 call. The next mornheavily to retain and expand Georgia’s cash ing, she appeared remotely in front of bail apparatus. It was the Georgia bail bond Magistrate Judge Benjamin Makin at what lobby that pushed hard for the law that is called a “first appearance bond hearing.” essentially kept Gallagher in jail for thirteen During the hearing—which lasted all days. State Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) of 10 minutes—Gallagher told Makin she co-authored the bill that Kemp signed was homeless and had no money. While the into law in May. Both Cowsert and Kemp judge may have wanted Gallagher to leave received hefty contributions from the bail jail without having to post a cash bond on bond lobby in the last several years. the two misdemeanor charges, he was no longer allowed to do so. In early May, Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation that prohibits Georgia judges from granting no-cash bonds when the charge is battery and family violence-related. Recognizing Gallagher’s inability to post a money bond of any significance, Makin set bail at $10 on each charge. When the sheriff’s $13 fee was added, the amount Gallagher needed to gain her pretrial liberty totaled $33. “It’s the lowest I can go,” the judge told her. “Judge, I can’t make a $1 bond,” Gallagher sobbed from the jailhouse. Sure enough, she couldn’t. On June 25, with Gallagher still in jail 13 days after she was arrested, the Athens Area Courtwatch Project posted the $33 to spring her from captivity. During the nearly two weeks she was in jail, Gallagher saw no lawyer. No Nancy Gallagher spent 13 days in jail because she couldn’t one advocated to get her back in front of a judge to have her bond or raise her $33 bail. misdemeanor charges reconsidered. At her first appearance hearing on June 13, On Jan. 23, I met Nancy Gallagher at she was told her arraignment in State Court the jail shortly after I’d posted $33 to gain would not happen until July 8. Had not the her release. Her cash bail came from a AACP gotten involved, it is likely she would community bail fund sponsored by Oconee have remained in jail until the arraignment, Street United Methodist Church. In the two 25 days after her arrest. hours following her release, Gallagher and “I never saw an attorney, but I did see I visited the Athens Homeless Day Shelter somebody who told me to go to Advantage to establish a mailing address to receive [Behavioral Health Systems] whenever I got court documents. We checked in with the out,” she told me on the day of her release. Salvation Army shelter. We accessed the If Gallagher were a person of means— services offered at the Sparrow’s Nest. She even bare-minimum means—she would now has an ID, some pocket change, clean have spent no more than one night in jail clothes, new shoes and, as she told me before buying her way out the next day. when we walked out of the jail, “some fresh But the $33 bond might as well have been air and sunshine.” $3,300. Gallagher is poor. She is homeless. Gallagher was arraigned in State Court She is mentally impaired. She has no family last week, where she entered a not guilty support. She is vulnerable. And, as such, plea on the two pending misdemeanor she is apparently unimportant enough that charges. In the several weeks since she got we can allow our criminal legal system to out of jail, she has mostly slept outside, throw her—and others like her—to the unable to access a bed in the area shelters. proverbial curb. She’s essentially penniless and spends the The cruelty of our cash bail system daytime hours foraging for coffee, food and deprived Gallagher of her pretrial liberty. a smoke. When I saw her last week walking Each year many hundreds of Athensalong Prince Avenue, she assured me she Clarke County residents are arrested and was “OK.” Then she added, “But people are jailed. Once locked up, having money often so mean. So mean.” f
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You Can’t Fake Local News
My Friends Owe Me Money for Work
THE OTHER BIG LIE UNDERMINES OUR DEMOCRACY, TOO
ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ UNPAID AND PEEVED
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By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com
The other Big Lie is “Fake News.” The same people who perpetrate the Big Lie about the election also promote the concept of fake news, and they perpetuate it with their own fake news. They’re just the latest in a long line of truth-deniers. In the 1930s Gov. Eugene Talmadge, made uncomfortable by questions he didn’t want to answer, railed against what he called “them lyin’ Atlanta newspapers.” Because of all the journalists I have known, it rankles to hear somebody toss around the fake term “fake news.” There’s sometimes sloppy news, even erroneous news, but there’s no such thing as fake local news. You can’t fake local news. Think about it. The public’s business is conducted in meetings, which by law (so far) must be open meetings. Our democracy (so far) is based on citizens (voters) having an accurate understanding of what’s going on. That’s really very simple. In a democracy, citizens can attend public meetings of their govern-
of information and pay attention to details and put two and two together. You’ve got to be accurate, and you’ve got to be honest. You’re not covering these public officials on a one-shot basis. You’ll be covering them again next week and the weeks after. If you get something wrong, they’ll let you know about it. And if you’re not completely honest with them (even when they’re not completely honest with you), you can lose their respect and their confidence that you’re dealing fairly with them. Although local newspapers have closed down all over the country, journalists still explain the government to the citizens, using training, skills and knowledge gained over many years. There is nothing fake about what local journalists do, in spite of the cheap-shot artists who belittle their work because they’re threatened by it. Believe me, there is nothing more real than local government journalism. Its practitioners are face-to-face with their subjects, and there is no room for error or duplicity.
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ment entities and can hang around afterward to ask questions of their government officials. Of course, there are a lot of meetings of different branches of government, some of them lasting many hours, and some of them are streamed or televised, so that citizens can watch from the privacy of their own homes, with beverages. For as long as our country has existed, we have delegated to journalists the job of attending meetings and asking questions. Covering public meetings and asking questions is long, hard up-close work, usually at a pay grade that the average citizen wouldn’t accept, even if he or she would do the work. Moreover, you can’t just show up at a public meeting and start covering it. You’ve got to know the territory and the players. You’ve got to know who’s who and what’s what, and that takes training and experience. You’ve got to know a lot about the many areas of government and politics, and you need to know human nature, too. And you’ve got to be able to assimilate a lot
Local government coverage is tough, grueling and demanding, though there can be a grim satisfaction in piecing together a story from reluctant sources, sometimes necessitating open records requests or even lawsuits. Those who shout fake news are undermining our democracy as surely as those who refuse to accept the results of cleanly won elections. You can no more fake a local election than you can fake local news. Local elections, like local government, are conducted by local people we know, and they do it out in the open, according to the rulebook—and, for that matter, all elections are local. The term” fake news” like “rigged elections” is absurd on the local level, but unfortunately, the politics of the absurd is eating away at the foundation of our democracy. Those who shout “fake news” are those who practice it. Ol’ Gene was ahead of his time, and it wasn’t the Atlanta papers doing the lying. f
At the beginning of the year, I worked for my friend’s small business. I don’t want to be too specific because I worry that it might give things away. It’s a cottage industry-type deal that my friend runs mainly by themselves and with their spouse. Working for them was not easy, and we actually had a good bit of conflict. My friend turned out to be a workaholic who seemed to resent me when I would do things like go out on the weekends or on my days off. They would make snide comments about the probability of me drinking and how that would affect my work. After they yelled at me
while we were working, I decided that it wasn’t a good idea to keep working for them, so I quit. I hate that I had to do that, especially after only a few weeks, knowing how much they need help with their business. I’m writing to you because my friend still hasn’t paid me for my work. I provided them with all the paperwork needed to pay me, and it’s been almost two months. I contacted them two weeks after my paycheck should have come in the mail, and they said that they were just really busy but would print my paycheck and send it out ASAP. That was six weeks ago. I sent a reminder email to them last week, and they never responded. What should I do? This is a close, old friend—well, they used to be—and I would hate to create any problems for them as a business because I want them to succeed. I also feel like I am now being treated unfairly, with my paycheck being held out of spite, because I left the job after a few weeks due to the conflict. Regretful Friend-ployee Hey Friend, There’s a lot going on here that begs questions. You said that this person is (or was) a “close, old friend,” but you seem surprised by their brusque management style and workaholism. You even seem taken aback by their snide comments on your lifestyle and the fact that they yell at their employees. I suspect that this person
wasn’t really that close of a friend if you hadn’t ever picked up on these blaring personality flaws and employer red flags. That’s no fault of yours, though, as it’s clear to me that your relationship with this person was purely friendly before you started working for them. It’s my opinion that friendship doesn’t take well to the inherent power imbalance of the worker-boss relationship, and I have found that friendships require us to respect someone’s personhood more than the worker-boss dichotomy does. Bosses are really good at smiling in a worker’s face, but at the
end of the day, workers are also an item in labor and payroll budgets that are constantly trying to be slimmed down. This person sounds like they’re way nicer to their friends than they are to their workers, and I’m really sorry that you had to experience that kind of inconsistency firsthand. Two weeks’ worth of pay from someone’s cottage business probably isn’t enough to take to small claims court, plus you said that you don’t wanna create problems for them. I think you should reach out to them again and be confident in letting them know that they owe you money. There’s no need to give a sob story or talk about how shitty they are for withholding your pay— they know they’re awful for this, believe me. I also suspect that they’re doing this out of spite, just like you do, and if that’s the truth, then I’d say that you don’t owe them any favors. Honestly, after months of waiting on this pay from them, I think it’s fair to assume shadiness on their part. The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor looks like your only option for recompense in the state of Georgia. File a complaint there, or just chalk this one up to the game. You can’t force these people to pay you, but maybe the government can. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use our anonymous online form at flagpole.com/ getadvice.
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When in Athens THE HUMID FILLS STOREFRONTS WITH PHOTOGRAPHY By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com The storefront windows of over two dozen businesses have become pop-up exhibition spaces for “When in Athens,” a photography project that brings together images made in any place named Athens, whether that’s here in Georgia, abroad in Greece or in one of over 20 other U.S. cities. The exhibition was organized by Irina Rozovsky and Mark Steinmetz, professional photographers and co-founders of The Humid, an educational space dedicated to the practice of ambitious photography. Initiated at the height of the pandemic, the series was envisioned as a way to connect the global to the local. The project bridges our town to the outside world by introducing artists from afar, yet also visually reinforces the many similarities that exist between most places—a thread that resonates with the universality of living together, yet apart, during a global pandemic. “We were all pushed down by the pandemic, walking by all the sad closed businesses downtown, feeling very distressed and despondent, and meanwhile The Humid was exploding online, more interest for Zoom events than we’ve ever had for in-person ones,” says Rozovsky. Though some artists had previously traveled from out of town to attend artist talks and workshops at The Humid, switching from in-person to virtual programming during the pandemic opened the opportunity to people living as far away as Poland, Iceland, India, Portugal, Australia and Europe. Taking advantage of this newly expanded virtual reach, Rozovsky and Steinmetz also sought a way to fill the need for uplifting, physical experiences. With support from an Arts in Community Resilience Award from the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission, they decided to organize an exhibition of photographs made in Athens. “We thought photographers who had come to one of our workshops would submit photos they’d taken while they were here,” says Rozovsky. “But we didn’t clarify and someone submitted photos made in Athens, Greece, and a light went off like, wow, this is so much more interesting and
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Gutierrez, Matthew Monteith, Parker Smith and others—with a few of their more modern replicas, seen in Justin Schmitz’s shot of a booze-littered column in Athens, GA and Alon Koppel’s snowy portrait of a historic home in Athens, NY. Athens, Greece is also spotlighted at Wilson’s His and Hers Styling Shop where Jenny Kim and Kaitlin Jencso’s portraits capture tourists at ruins. The display at the Georgia Theatre creatively demonstrates The Humid’s sensitivity to place. In addition to the marquee, which announced the exhibition’s arrival to town in bold red letters, the venue’s outdoor poster display cases—typically reserved to promote upcoming concerts— were repurposed to showcase photographs. Charlie Hartness presents a photographic
allows so many more people to participate and makes it so much more global rather than insular, so we decided to officially ask for photos made in any Athens.” Through an open call, The Humid received approximately 500 submissions from 200 photographers living all around the world. From this pool, 108 photographers were selected to have their images installed in the windows of 29 different businesses. Rozovsky and Steinmetz were assisted by photographer Alec Peyton, a recent BFA graduate from the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Extending along the Prince Avenue corridor into Normaltown, “When in Athens” is primarily concentrated downtown and was designed to lend itself to independent or socially distanced walking tours. Enlivening storefronts by utilizing window space, the project is well-suited for the town’s current transition period as more and more people get vaccinated and acclimated to going back out. Many of the images were grouped together to respond to a specific installation site or complement each other to reinforce a mood. These thoughtful arrangements serve as mini exhibitions with their own distinct themes or A photograph by Kailin Jencso is displayed at Wilson’s His and narratives. Hers Styling Shop “It was fun to blend climates and environments when bringing the images together in winportrait of artist, musician and documendows,” says Rozovsky. “We really considered tarian Art Rosenbaum, who in turn holds the patronage of each business and its style up an illustrated portrait of Charlie with and architecture to make sure the photos Nancy, his wife and bandmate in Hawk worked in the space.” Proof Rooster. This portrait hangs to the Dedicated to the architectural column, left of a portrait taken by Margo Newmark the photographs at Big City Bread conRosenbaum, who has photographed counttrast the iconic structures built by ancient less performers of traditional American folk Greeks—documented by Asier Uribarri music over the years as her husband, Art,
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collected field recordings. In the center box office, Gerald Alderman’s black-and-white scene from Latinx Fest depicts a young entertainer in a fringe jacket and cowboy hat as he stands in front of a row of other performers. Even the non-musical images at the Georgia Theatre still respond to their environment in clever ways. Caren Winnall’s diptych of trees is divided by the pairs of chevron patterned wooden doors. And the “coming soon” decal above Lucy Reback’s portrait of a DIY outdoor haircut seems to hint at the upcoming taming of pandemic styles gone wild. These subtle parallels invite passerby to engage more deeply with their surroundings and wonder or reflect on the images themselves. Operating out of the Leathers Building, The Humid was established in 2018 to celebrate photography as a medium and facilitate a forum for its intersecting visions, generations, cultures and geographies. Workshops and portfolio reviews aim to meet photographers where they’re at on their path by providing valuable critique and insight into refining skills and finding meaning. “We’re finding there are a lot of serious photographers out there who are seeking some guidance on their projects,” says Steinmetz. “Maybe they’ve already been to an MFA program, or they are considering going to school one day, or they want an alternative to school. We like to think of ourselves as a little more old school, a little more practical and grounded than many of today’s programs, which seem a bit overburdened by theories and wishful concepts.” “There are many flows in contemporary photography, but we are mostly interested in what’s sometimes called straight photography—being in, looking at, responding to the world around you,” says Rozovsky. “Documentary is a loaded, often contested term—but it’s one that plants your feet on the ground. That kind of photography is closest to our hearts.” The Humid will host a “When in Athens Photography Meet, Greet, Talk & Walk” on Monday, July 19, meeting at Normal Bar at 5:30 p.m. and Little Kings Shuffle Club at 7 p.m. Upcoming virtual events include workshops taught by Steinmetz, a portfolio review and an artist talk by a South African photographer. In the future, Rozovsky and Steinmetz hope to organize a photography festival that will further secure Athens on the map as an arts destination. Please visit thehumid.com for a full list of participating photographers and venues. f
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Parade and Spectacle will happen at Live Wire Friday, July 23. This event is presented by local firm Kaptive8 Marketing, and featured performers are Cindy Wilson (The B-52s) with Nolan Bennett & Friends, Cassie Chantel and Timi Conley. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 each, $600 for a table of four and $1,080 for a table of eight. As of this writing, the $300 two-person tables are sold out. So, you know, individuals should clap their hands, and everyone else can just rattle their jewelry. Included in the ticket price are drinks and a three-course meal combining servings from DePalma’s Italian Café, The National, Viva! Argentine Cuisine and Epting Events. This event is also for the benefit of Chess & Community. For tickets, please see wildrumpusfundraiser.eventbrite.com, and to keep up with all things Wild Rumpus, please see wildrumpus.org. NOMAD EXPLORATION: Mr. Blank (the working name of long-
time Athens musician and artist Mux Blank) has a new single out named “Slab City.” Although he’s really plowed all his strength into his toy company and his multimedia outlet JokerJokerTV, Blank cut his teeth in Athens as the leader of the long-standing band Rat Babies. This sparsely constructed tune—written during his time at Slab City, CA
(the near-mythical concrete remnants of Camp Dunlap in the Sonoran Desert)—requires a quiet mind, or at least a quiet listening environment, in order to really sink into its elements. Putting it on repeat wouldn’t hurt either, as its melody and rhythm aren’t easily discerned in a single pass. Check it out at mrblank.bandcamp.com. Blank’s ongoing work can be seen at jokerjokertv.com and mrblankisdead. com. PULL UP: Linqua Franqa will return to an Athens stage this week for the first time since 2019. She’ll be joined on this bill by Wesdaruler, and both of them are opening for Luxury Vehicle. This happens at Little Kings Shuffle Club Saturday, July 17. I could go on and on about how you should consider going to this, the artistic merits of all involved, etc., but I won’t, because you’re all smart people with good taste and don’t need anyone telling you what to do. Right? Right. That said, if you need a booster shot, you can catch up at luxuryvehiclemusic.bandcamp.com, wesdaruler.bandcamp.com and linquafranqa.bandcamp.com. GO WEST: It’s been nearly exactly a year since Jackson
Gaines released new music, but his new EP Turn It Around comes out this Friday, July 16. Gaines operates within a fairly wide swath of pop music and it can be exceedingly
record review A.D. Blanco: Time Never Wasted (Independent) After getting a head start competing in (and winning!) local Battle of the Bands competitions while in high school, A.D. Blanco has since graduated and sonically matured into an alternative rock band with an ambitious sound. Composed of guitarist/vocalist Bennett Evans, guitarist Adair Chapman, bassist Owen Lange and drummer Aaron White, the band fits in alongside palatable radio mainstays like The Strokes, Hot Hot Heat or Modest Mouse. Reflecting influences of the aughts, A.D. Blanco’s debut 12-track album Time Never Wasted centers around an impassioned melodic vocal delivery and is dense with interesting flourishes. “Isolation” is carried by hypnotic guitar picking and crooning vocals before the tension finally collapses into a heavier breakdown. “The Matador,” “Hyperthermia” and “Speed Dial, Pt. I” all epitomize the band’s core sound that weaves together elements of pop and garage to build emotive, danceable earworms. A.D. Blanco has a keen ability to harness dynamics, often moving from softly spoken singing and gentle plucking to full-on yelling and shredding within seconds. [Jessica Smith]
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difficult to grasp where he’s headed. That said, he’s no more divergent in his stylings than, say, of Montreal. This fluidity leads him from the hot pop-country of “Whenever I’m Alone” to the work-out beats of “Turn it Around” to the Chris Isaak-ish “Beware.” Gaines is unique in the Athens scene because this is exactly the type of music that feels unlikely to gain any real traction locally, but can easily be imagined as attracting a much larger national audience. Check him out on Spotify as well as jacksongainesmusic. bandcamp.com and facebook.com/jacksongainesmusic. IN THE BAT CAVE: Coma Therapy moved to town approxi-
mately a year or so ago, but since 2020 was a washout for breaking anything new locally, it doesn’t really matter. They’re here now. The band just released its new album This House Was Built On Terror, and it’s a guitar-driven black hole of muscular darkwave/goth replete with close attention to detail. This aspect is especially notable in its extensive use of background vocals, analog sound effects and incidental noise, as well as its multiple layers of everything. This is easily the only album of its type released in Athens since The Feather Trade released its new live album, uh, last month. Even so, you’ve got a much better chance of catching Coma Therapy live locally, so keep an eye out. Check this out at comatherapy.bandcamp.com, and stay informed over at facebook.com/comatherapy. f
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Art ATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a new platform to connect creatives with patrons. Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. Visit the website to find creatives, network or commission work. athenscreatives@gmail.com, athenscreatives.directory ATHFEST EDUCATES GRANT APPLICATIONS (Athens, GA) Grants are provided to teachers and community educators from nonprofit organizations, public schools or local or state government agencies serving Athens-Clarke County youth in grades K-12. Grants can be used for music and arts based non-consumable equipment, such as musical instruments and audio/visual equipment, all types of programs and experiences that are music and arts focused, and music and arts-based professional development for educators or youth development specialists. Deadline Aug. 25, 5 p.m. Awards announced Sept. 27. director@athfesteducates.org, www.athfesteducates.org CALL FOR ARTISTS (Creature Comforts Brewing Co.) Local artists and curators can submit proposals for the CCVC Gallery throughout 2021. getartistic@ccbeerco.com, www.getcurious.com/get-artistic/ call-for-artists CALL FOR PHOTOS (Athens, GA) Submit photos of water or nature scenes for the fifth edition of a
stormwater calendar organized by ACC Stormwater. Email images with a description of when, where and why it was taken. Deadline Sept. 30. stormwater@accgov.com CUT & PASTE: THE ART OF COLLAGE AND ASSEMBLAGE (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Artists may submit up to three images of original 2D or 3D collage and assemblage works that include mediums specifically but not limited to found objects, recycled materials, paper, wood and metals. Must be hanging, free-standing or pedestal ready. Deadline Aug. 13 at 11:59 p.m. Exhibition runs Oct. 8– Nov. 19. www.ocaf.com/call-for-art JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. nicholas. daglis@accgov.com QUARTERLY ARTIST GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council offers quarterly grants of $500 to local organizations, artists and events that connect the arts to the community in meaningful
and sustainable ways. Deadlines are Sept. 15, Dec. 15 and Mar. 15. www.athensarts.org/grants
Classes BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Comer) “Basic Blacksmithing: First Time at the Forge” is held July 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $150. “Forge a Fire Poker with Decorative Handle” is held Aug. 14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $150. “Forge a Bottle Opener” is held Aug. 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $150. “Forge Grilling Forks” is held Aug. 28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $150. greenhow handmade@gmail.com, www. greenhowhandmade.com CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Registration opens on the 15th of every month for the following month’s classes and workshop. Classes range from wheel, unique handles, hand building sculpture and more. Studio membership is included in class price. www.gooddirt.net COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Rabbit Hole Studios) Jasey Jones leads a guided meditation suitable for all levels that incorporates music, gentle movement and silence. Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. jaseyjones@gmail. com DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Saturday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. jaseyjones@gmail.com LINE DANCING (Bogart Community Center) Line dance classes for beginners and beyond. July 15,
art around town ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) On view in the Quiet Gallery, “Stories Told” features collages by Susan Pelham, who is influenced by Magic Realism, nursery rhymes, children’s camp songs, limericks, haiku poems, the Renaissance and 20th-century folk art. Artist talk and collage workshop offered July 19, 6:30 p.m. On view through Aug. 29. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200) “TRIO: Austen Brown, Kate Burke and Xiaopue Pu” brings together works by artists from Atlanta, Chicago and Beijing that convey a common theme of space, isolation, hidden messages and bleakness. Opening reception July 15, 6–7 p.m. Through Aug. 8. ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Greg Benson creates painterly landscapes and seasonal views of locations around Georgia and his native state of Pennsylvania. Through Aug. 25. BARBAR VINTAGE TEXTILES AND HOME (1354 S. Milledge Ave.) Kendal Jacques’ “Come Home” includes oil paintings of antique objects and other still lifes of items associated with domesticity. Opening reception July 15, 7–9 p.m. Through Aug. 15. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Mikey Poland. Through July. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Rediscovering the Art of Victoria Hutson Huntley” shares approximately 30 lithographs inspired by landscape, human figures and the natural world. Through Aug. 15. • “Echoes from Abroad: American Art from the Collection of Barbara Guillaume.” Through Aug. 15. • “Hands and Earth: Perspectives on Japanese Contemporary Ceramics” includes works by some of 20th- and 21st-century Japan’s most important artists. Through Aug. 15. • “Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection” represents three generations of artists dating from the 1940s. Through Sept. 26. • “Modernism Foretold: The Nadler Collection of Late Antique Art from Egypt.” Through Sept. 26. • “Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art.” Through Nov. 28. • “In Dialogue: Artists, Mentors, Friends: Ronald Lockett and Thornton Dial Sr.” focuses on one work by each artist to examine their friendship and compare their creative approaches. Through Nov. 28. • “Kota Ezawa: The Crime of
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6:30–8 p.m. $7. ljoyner1722@ att.net MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVENINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Email for the Zoom link. Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net SPANISH CLASSES (Athens, GA) For adults, couples and children. Learn from experts with years of professional experience. Contact for details. 706-372-4349, marinabilbao75@gmail.com, www.marina-spain-2020.squarespace.com WRITING INTO THE WILD: FOUR ELEMENTS (Iron Lion Farm, Oglethorpe) Partake in guided meditations and creative writing exercises in a tranquil setting on a working farm surrounded by acres of forest. Facilitated by Amy Bonnaffons and Christina Hylton. July 18, 5–7:30 p.m. $40–50 (sliding scale). chrissiebee1@gmail.com, bit.ly/2SmWHs1 YOGA CLASSES (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) “Outdoor Yoga with Meg Brownstone,” every Sunday at 10 a.m. $5–10 suggested donation. “Trauma Conscious Yoga with Crystal,” every Thursday at 6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. “Yoga for Well-being with Nicole Bechill,” every Saturday on Zoom at 10:30 a.m. “Outdoor Yoga with Miles Bunch” every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. rubber soulcollective@gmail.com, www. revolutiontherapyandyoga.com ZOOM YOGA (Online) Rev. Elizabeth Alder offers “Off the Floor Yoga” (chair and standing) on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and “Easy on the Mat” yoga classes on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Ongoing classes are $5/class or $18/month. 706-612-8077, ommmever@yahoo.com
Art” pays homage to the objects stolen during the Gardner Museum heist in 1990 through light boxes, color-blocked graphics and video animation. July 17–Dec. 5. • “Neo-Abstraction: Celebrating a Gift of Contemporary Art from John and Sara Shlesinger.” July 17–Dec. 5. • “Whitman, Alabama” features 23 of 52 films from journalist, photographer and filmmaker Jennifer Crandall’s ongoing documentary project of the same name. Through Dec. 12. HEIRLOOM CAFE (815 N. Chase St.) “Summer Dream” features paintings by Susie Burch. Through Aug. 23. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) Curated by La Ruchala Murphy and featuring the works of Black artists living in the South, “#NotAStereotype” challenges the labels and limitations perceived about race, nationality, gender, ability and sexual orientation. Through July 24. • Will Eskridge’s “Endless Party: A Collection of Party Animals” offers a celebratory look at outcast animals like bats, snakes and raccoons. The show includes to-go maps for a scavenger hunt at Bear Hollow Zoo and Memorial Park. Through July 24. • AJ Aremu presents a large-scale installation for “Window Works,” a site-specific series that utilizes the building’s front entrance windows for outdoor art viewing. • “Collections from our Community: Oscar’s Godzillas” shares Godzilla memorabilia collected by Oscar Justus. MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia Street, Demorest) “Michael Ross: Foothills” features lush depictions of forests, fields, wetlands, birds and people. Closing reception Aug. 19 from 5–7 p.m. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Paintings by Broderick Flanigan. Through August. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) The 27th annual Members’ Exhibition showcases original artwork from the foundation’s supporters. • “TOO: An Orientation of Spirit” is a solo exhibition by painter Melody Croft, who explores the psychological, sociological and emotional complexities of race, gender, age and culture. • In “Behold. Become. Beyond,” Margaret Warfield shares images reminiscent of her childhood and portraits of women engaged in daily activities. All exhibitions remain on view through July 16. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) “Art From the Garden” shares acrylic, oil, watercolor, graphite, color pencil and pastel works created on-site at the garden by the Athens Area Plein Air Painters. Through July 16. • Susie Criswell presents a collection of botanical paintings, “Pitcher Plants and Other Natural Wonders.” Through Aug. 5.
Events ACC LIBRARY EVENTS (Athens-Clarke County Library) “Book Us! One-on-One Computer Tutorials” are held Thursdays at 9 a.m. “Getting Started with Genealogy” is held virtually July 15 at 3:30 p.m. ACCL Film Series returns on July 15 at 6:30 p.m. “‘Stories Told’ Artist Talk and Collage Workshop” with Susan Pelham is held July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Author Gary Doster discusses his book, Athens Streets and Neighborhoods, on July 18 at 3 p.m. “OverBooked Book Club” will discuss Rabbits by Terry Miles at the Rook & Pawn on July 19 at 6:30 p.m. “Talking About Books” will discuss On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong on July 21 at 10:30 a.m. www.athenslibrary. org/virtual-events THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Brightstone Productions, Watkinsville) Brightstone Productions presents the creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky Addams Family. When Gomez and Morticia’s eldest child, Wednesday, falls in love with a “normal” boy, she invites his family to dine with The Addams, hoping the families can learn to love each other despite their differences. When the night takes a twist, Gomez and the family learn the importance of never keeping secrets, the meaning of true love, and that normal really is an illusion. July 23–24 & July 30–31, 7:30 p.m. July 24–25, July 31–Aug. 1, 2:30 p.m. $18. www. brightstonetickets.com ART EVENTS (Georgia Museum of Art) “Curator Talk: Hands and Earth: Perspectives on Japanese Contemporary Ceramics” is held July 14 at 2 p.m. Third Thursday is held July 15 from 6–9 p.m. “Yoga in the Galleries” is held July 15 at 6 p.m. “Toddler Tuesday To-Go: Art Friends” is held July 20. “Curator Talk: Echoes from Abroad: American Art from the Collection of Barbara Guillaume” is held July 21 at 2 p.m. “Teen Studio: In Dialogue” is held July 22
from 5:30–8:30 p.m. www.georgia museum.org ATHENS FARMERS MARKET (Bishop Park) The 2021 season will run Saturdays through Dec. 18, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net ATHENS GREENWAY RESURGENCE PARTY (Terrapin Beer Co.) The Athens Greenway celebrates its resurgence after the pandemic. Get maps of the trails, share ideas for Greenway events and meet the board. Bring your own food or order takeout. July 16, 5–8 p.m. www. athensgreenway.org AUTHOR TALK (Zoom) In celebration of her new book, Bring Your Baggage and Don’t Pack Light, author Helen Ellis talks with friend and fellow author J. Courtney Sullivan. July 20, 7 p.m. www.avidbookshop. com BIKE NIGHT (Akademia Brewing Co.) Grab a beer with the Athens Litas Women’s Motorcycle Collective. All bikes and people welcome. First Thursday of every month, 6–9 p.m. www.akademiabc.com BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart Library) KnitLits Knitting Group is held every Thursday at 6 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org CINÉ DRIVE-IN (Former General Time/Westclox Lot, 100 Newton Bridge Rd.) Ciné will host weekly drive-in movies on Tuesdays with food trucks and concessions. Check website for weekly announcements of upcoming films. www.athens cine.com CONVERSATION WITH EDITORIAL CARTOONIST MIKE LUCKOVICH (Special Collections Library) The Russell Library hosts Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich in conjunction with the traveling exhibition “Lines with Power and Purpose: Editorial Cartoons.” Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m. FREE! washnock@uga.edu LGBTQIA+ VIRTUAL ALPHABET FAMILY GATHERING (Online) This is a safe space for anyone on the LGBTQIA+/TGQNB spectrum. Fourth Sunday of every month, 6–8 p.m. uuathensga.org/justice/ welcoming-congregation
TIF SIGFRIDS (83 E. North Ave., Comer) “LA Pictures 78/79” is an exhibition of photographs by George Porcari taken in various neighborhoods around Los Angeles. Often depicting cars or taken from within a car, the images offer a roaming portrait of the city. Through July. • Gainesville, GA-based painter Betty Brown offers a bird’s eye perspective of small towns. TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Designer, illustrator and educator Cameron Berglund presents plein air sketches and watercolor paintings in “Things I’ve Seen & Drawn.” Artist Talk on Instagram Live July 13 at 8:30 p.m. Third Thursday, July 15 from 6–9 p.m. Open by appointment through July. UGA MAIN LIBRARY (320 S. Jackson St.) “Georgia Trailblazers: Honoring the 60th Anniversary of Desegregation at UGA” chronicles the historic events of 1961 when Hamilton Holmes and Charlene Hunter became the first African American students admitted to the university. UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “The Hargrett Hours: Exploring Medieval Manuscripts” presents original items from the collections, dating back centuries, as well as findings from students’ indepth studies. Through Aug. 26. • The new Ted Turner Exhibition Hall and Gallery showcases CNN founder and environmentalist Ted Turner’s life and legacy through memorabilia, photographs and other items. • “New Again: Selections from the Rare Book Vault” includes examples of handmade tomes dating back centuries, as well as contemporary books that combine centuries-old techniques with a modern aesthetic. Through Aug. 27. WHEN IN ATHENS (Multiple Locations) Organized by The Humid with support from an Arts in Community Award from the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission, “When In Athens” is a city-wide public art exhibition of images by over 100 photographers made in every Athens. Photographs are installed in the windows of street-facing businesses. Participating locations include Creature Comforts, Georgia Theatre, The Grit, Hi-Lo Lounge, Trappeze Pub and many others. Photography Meet, Greet, Talk & Walk” offered July 19 at Normal Bar (5:30 p.m.) and Little Kings Shuffle Club (7 p.m.). Visit thehumid.com for a full list of participating venues. WILLSON CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES AND ARTS (Online) As part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts, the Willson Center presents “Shelter Projects,” a virtual exhibition of over 30 projects created by graduate students or community practitioners who reflect pandemic experiences through the arts. Visit willson.uga.edu.
MARIGOLD MARKET (Pittard Park, Winterville) Vendors offer local produce, prepared and baked goods, and arts and crafts. Season runs every Saturday through Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. marigoldmarket winterville@gmail.com MISS THING’S SUMMER SOIRÉE (Southern Brewing Company) Party for a cause with Miss Thing as she and her queens brew up a little summer fun. Featuring drag performances, a special Boybutante cocktail concoction and food by RAW Fusion Lab. July 24, 8:30 p.m. www.boybutante.org MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) The documentary film Motherless Daughters: When Covid Kills shares the stories of women who lost their mothers during the pandemic. Followed by a Q&A with creator and Elberton native Bridgett Ladd. July 24, 7 p.m. $7. bridgettladd@hotmail. com PUFFS, OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC (The Studio Athens) The MP Theatre Group follows the journey of Wayne, a Puff and new student at a wizarding school as he makes new friends, handles some tough decisions and navigates his new school throughout the years. July 30–31, 7:30 p.m. July 31, 2:30 p.m. $10–12. www.mptheatre. org QUEER ABOLITIONIST DRIVE-IN FILM SERIES (Rabbit Hole Studios) “History” on July 16 presents United in Anger, Disclosure and Paris is Burning. “Camp” on July 30 presents But I’m a Cheerleader, Hairspray and Bound. “(Black) Future” on Aug. 20 presents Watermelon Woman and Moonlight. Films begin at 8 p.m. Free, but registration required. athensmutual aid.net REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET (Reese & Pope Park) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month, 12–2 p.m. reallyreallyfree marketathens@gmail.com SEVEN PIONEERS OF MORGAN COUNTY, GEORGIA (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) This film documents seven Morgan County women who made significant contributions in education, cancer research and women’s rights opportunities. The film is played on a look Tuesdays–Saturdays through July, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.mmccarts.org SOUTHERN STAR STUDIO OPEN GALLERY (Southern Star Studio) Southern Star Studio is a working, collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016. The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southern starstudioathens.com SUNDAY FUNDAY (Rabbit Hole Studios) This community gathering is for playing drums, singing songs, playing ping pong and board games, reading books, doing yoga, making art and more. Every Sunday, 6 p.m.–12 a.m. Acoustic song/drum circle runs 6–9 p.m. followed by games in the grand hall. Donations accepted. Memberships offering access to the musical museum and private lounge are also available for $16/month. www. rabbitholestudios.org TOMATOES AT TERRAPIN (Terrapin Brewery) The 11th annual event features live music by the Green Flag Band and fresh tomato sandwiches. Proceeds benefit the Athens Nurses Clinic. July 17, 4–7 p.m. simrankm 2001@gmail.com
TRIVIA AT ATHENTIC (Athentic Brewing Co.) Win beer tabs and other prizes. Every second Monday of the month, 7 p.m. www.athentic brewing.com VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: SEEN/UNSEEN (Online) Written and edited by Christopher R. Lawton, Laura E. Nelson and Randy L. Reid, Seen/Unseen documents the people enslaved by the Cobb-Lamar family. Email for link. July 27, 6 p.m. annan@uga.edu WEST BROAD FARMERS MARKET (300 S. Rocksprings St.) The market is open for shopping each week from Sunday at 5 p.m. to Thursday at 1 p.m., with a drive-through (or walk/bike-through) pick-up on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. wbfm.locallygrown.net WILD RUMPUS GALA FUNDRAISER BANQUET (Live Wire Athens) Enjoy a catered dinner featuring live performances by Cindy Wilson with Nolan Bennett and & Friends, Cassie Chantel and Timi Conley. Proceeds benefit the Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle. July 23, 6 p.m. www.livewireathens. com/calendar
SWIM PROGRAMS (Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center & Lay Park) ACC Leisure Services offers swim lessons for children. $33–50. The kinderswim program for 5-year-old children meets three times a week for three weeks for free. www.accgov.com/myrec TEEN CLUBS (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Teen Media Arts Club” covers how to make and edit videos. Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. “Teen Fashion Design/Sewing Club” is led by local designer Tabitha Fielteau. Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. “Teen Cartoon/Illustrator’s Club” covers drawing techniques, storytelling, anime and more. Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.accgov.com/ myrec
24. Moon Chief, Misnomer and Family Recipe perform July 30. The Hickoids, The Grawks, Fight Eight and Count Vaseline play Aug. 2. Multiple Miggs and Weaponized Flesh play Aug. 5. Guillotine, Sundering Seas and Parathion perform Aug. 6. www.flickertheatreandbar. com GEORGIA LEGENDS CONCERT (John W. Swails Center Auditorium, Royston) Glen Templeton performs. Aug. 28, 7–10 p.m., $25–35. www. legendsconcert.org HOPE GALA “MASK”QUERADE BALL (Rialto Room) Presented by the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation, the fourth annual Hope Gala includes dinner, drinks, live music, a silent auction and a raffle. Aug.
Kidstuff ACC LIBRARY EVENTS (Athens-Clarke County Library) Virtual storytimes are offered via Facebook weekdays at 10:30 a.m. “Virtual Graphic Novel Book Club” will host Joey Weiser, author of Dragon Racer, on July 14 at 3 p.m. “Mousetronaut in Space” is held July 21 at 3 p.m. www.facebook. com/athenschildrens ART CAMPS FOR PROMISING YOUNG ARTISTS (KA Artist Shop) One week, in-person camps are offered for ages 12–15. Camps run through July. www.kaartist.com BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart Library) “Virtual Storytime with Ms. Donna” is held July 15 at 10:30 a.m. “Virtual Book Talks” is held July 16 at 2 p.m. “Anime Night” is held July 20 at 6 p.m. “Kids Cook: Harry (Pot)ter” is held July 21 at 3 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org GRAND SLAM SUMMER PROGRAM (Lay Park) Evenings include games, giveaways, guest speakers, life enrichment activities, music, refreshments, sports and more. For ages 11–17. Fridays through July, 7–10 p.m. www.accgov.com/ grandslam NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS (Sandy Creek Nature Center) “Naturalist’s Walk” is held Aug. 7 from 10–11 a.m. “Creek Walk” is held July 31 from 10–11 a.m. “Nature’s Trading Post” is held Aug. 7 from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. www.accgov.com/ myrec OCAF SUMMER ART CAMP (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Themes include rainforest discoveries (July 19–23) and mosaic madness (July 26–30). www.ocaf.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Online) “Tails & Tales! Summer Reading Program” runs through Aug. 4. “Storytime with Miss Rebecca” is held live on Facebook every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. “Dungeons & Dragons” meets virtually the first and third Monday from 6–8 p.m. “Graphic Novel Book Club: Dragon Racer” with artist Joey Weiser is held virtually July 14 at 3 p.m. “Tie Dye Night” is held July 14 at 6 p.m. “Storytime in the Park” at Harris Shoals Park is held July 21 at 11 a.m. “Family Music Jam” is held July 21 at 3 p.m. “Murder Mystery Party” is held July 28 at 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/ OCLCS, www.athenslibrary.org/ virtual-events
new album, Underground. Divine Mind and Family Recipe also perform. July 16, 7 p.m. $12. www. facebook.com/parkersmithsongs PARTY ON THE PATIO (Doughby’s Pizza and More, Watkinsville) Hunter Grayson performs. July 17, 7 p.m. PORTERHOUSE GRILL (459 E. Broad St.) Enjoy dinner and some smooth jazz. Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens.com SOUTHERN BREWING CO. (231 Collins Industrial Blvd.) Sunday Trivia with Solo Entertainment Sundays at 5 p.m. Keith Pritchett performs July 14. Jim Cook performs July 15. Sarah Mootz performs July 16 (followed by karaoke with Solo Entertainment). Country Outlaw Night features a tribute to Hank Williams Sr. & Jr. on July 17. Funky Bluester performs July 20. Ashley Lauren and Zach Haines perform July 21. Wonderland Rangers, Nicholas Mallis and Calico Vision perform July 22. Dead Letter Office performs a tribute to R.E.M. on July 30. www.sobrewco.com VOLUMES PATIO PARTY (Athentic Brewing Company) Volumes presents performances by Motorhead2x, Aldente, Seline Haze, Mack2Tone and Lazarus. July 16, 8–11 p.m. FREE! volumeszine@gmail.com
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tiny ATH gallery presents “Things I’ve Seen & Drawn,” a collection of plein air sketches and watercolor paintings by Cameron Berglund. The gallery will be open for Third Thursday on July 15 from 6–9 p.m. Email tinyathgallery@gmail.com to schedule a private viewing appointment through July. TUTORING (Online) The Athens Regional Library System is now offering free, live online tutoring via tutor.com for students K-12, plus college students and adult learners. Daily, 2–9 p.m. www.athenslibrary. org VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Camp themes include woodland fairy and gnomes, textile and fiber arts, circus, pen pals, mini museum, rebel girls, flower gardens and more. Register online. $200/camp. www. treehousekidandcraft.com
Live Music ATHENS FARMERS MARKET (Bishop Park) Performances are held every Saturday at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Pianist Mark Plemmons and Joe Cat & Ivan Strunin perform July 17. Rachel O’Neal and Alex Culbreth perform July 24. www. athensfarmersmarket.net ATHENTIC BREWING COMPANY (108 Park Ave.) Alex Culbreth is a local folk/country/blues one-man band. July 31, 6:30–8:30 p.m. alexculbrethmusic@gmail.com FLICKER THEATRE AND BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Coma Therapy, Bon Air and Welsh Jesus perform July 16. Jim Willingham, Don Chambers and Spookie Moon perform July 17. Shadebeast presents Beast Mode, Husk and Marses July
14, 6–9 p.m. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.networkforgood.com INNOVATION AMPHITHEATER (Winder) End Of The Line and Frankly Scarlet play July 24. Skynfolks and Across the Wide play Aug. 20. Interstellar Echoes and The Mad Hatters play Sept. 10. Vintage Vixens play Sept. 24. www.innovation amphitheater.com INTO THE WILDWOOD (Cloverleaf Farm, Arnoldsville) Wildwood Revival’s summer concert series presents St. Paul & The Broken Bones. Maepole and Cafe Racer will be onsite with meal options. July 24, 5 p.m. $45, $125 (VIP). www. wildwoodrevival.com LITTLE KINGS SHUFFLE CLUB (223 W. Hancock Ave.) Luxury Vehicle, Linqua Franqa and Wesda ruler perform July 17. NOWHERE BAR (240 N. Lumpkin St.) The Four Fathers performs July 16. Shehehe, Palace Doctor and Hunger Anthem perform July 24. Big C and the Moonshynes aka Blues Jam is on July 29. Grassland String Band performs July 31. Doors at 7 p.m., shows at 8 p.m. www.nowherebarlive.com OH JEREMIAH (The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording) Local band Oh Jeremiah share the stage with Valley Maker from South Carolina. Aug. 13, 7 p.m. $10–12. www. lewisroom.com PARKER SMITH (Live Wire) Parker Smith performs in support of his
AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locations) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Visit the website for a calendar of electronic meetings held throughout the week. www.ga-al-anon.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-389-4164, www. athensaa.org PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH (Nuçi’s Space) Open to anyone needing peer support for depression/anxiety. July 20, Aug. 3, 17, 31, 4–6 p.m. 706-227-1515, lesley@nuci.org, www.nuci.org RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the website for info about Zoom meetings. Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensrecovery dharma.org SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Email for Location) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. www.athensdowntown saa.com
Word on the Street ART FOR ATHENS (Online) The Red & Black hosts Art for Athens to support Nuçi’s Space. Donated work by artists is sold and shipped through the publication’s online store. Participating artists include R. Wood, Maria Dondero, Jamie Calkin, James Burns and Chris Robinson. www.redandblack.com/store CLASSIC CITY TOASTMASTERS (Zoom) This is an encouraging group for individuals who want to develop their communication and public speaking skills. Meetings are held 2–3 times a month on Thursday evenings. 706-202-7566 THE CLOCKED IN CREATIVE PODCAST (Athens, GA) Hosted by Seth Hendershot, a new podcast called “The Clocked In Creative” will touch on entrepreneurship,
business models, IP rights, branding, etc. for creatives. Episodes will feature Serra Jagger of Indie South, Sanni Baumgartner of Community, Michelle Davis, Bertis Downs, Shil Patel of Tiger Bomb Promo, Rashe Malcolm of Rashe’s Cuisine and Nick Canada of Satisfactory. Check it out at @theclockedincreative on Instagram CORNHOLEATL FALL REGISTRATION (Southern Brewing Co. & Terrapin Beer Co.) The fall league offers four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels. Seven-week season begins in September. Register by Aug. 23. www. cornholeatl.com FREE COVID-19 VACCINES (Clarke County Health Department) Vaccines are available by appointment or walk-in. No insurance or ID required. Vaccines are also offered at AKF Athens Martial Arts on July 16 from 3–7 p.m. www.publichealth isforeveryone.com KACCB 2021 LITTER INDEX (Athens, GA) Help Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful by completing a 30-minute survey using the UGA Debris Tracker app. Deadline July 16. www.accgov.com/litterindex OLLI MEMBERSHIP (Athens, GA) Join OLLI@UGA, a dynamic learning and social community for adults 50 and up that offers classes, shared interest groups, social activities and events. www.olli.uga.edu POP-UP PARK (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services has a new bus, decorated by Eli Saragoussi, that serves as a mobile recreation unit to take free activities and equipment to public community events, festivals and school programs. Request the bus using an online form. www. accgov.com/9961/Athens-PopUp-Park PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS ON BISHOP PARK (Multiple Locations) Discuss and learn about upcoming park improvements. A virtual input session will be held July 15 at 6 p.m. An online public input survey is available through Aug. 1. www.accgov.com/leisure serviceslistens SUMMER RAIN BARREL SALE (ACC Streets and Drainage Division) The Stormwater Management Program hosts a sale of DIY rain barrel kits. $25. Pre-order online. Pickup on July 29. stormwater@ accgov.com, www.accgov.com/ rainbarrel SUMMER STAFF (Athens, GA) The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department is now hiring for approximately 120 summer positions including camp counselors, lifeguards and pool clerks. Summer day camp counselors will receive a $200 bonus as a hiring incentive. www.accgov.com/jobs TOUR DE COOP, CHICKEN COOP TOUR OF HOMES (Online) Sweet Olive Farm hosts a virtual selfguided tour of eight local chicken coops. Now available through summer. $15. www.sweetolivefarm.org/ products/tdc VIRTUAL INK WRITERS GROUP (Online) This creative writing group is open for adults to share work, give suggestions and support each other. Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. via Google Meets. Register by email. jmitchell @athenslibrary.org VIRTUAL LEISURE SERVICES (Online) A variety of activities are offered in arts, athletics, nature and recreation. www.accgov.com/ leisure WILD RUMPUS BOARD (Athens, GA) The Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle is seeking new members for its volunteer board of directors. Apply online. bit.ly/3vJn6O9 f
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Athens School of Music. Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more. From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athensschoolof music.com, 706-543-5800.
1498 Prince Ave. 2 large offices, bathroom and kitchenette. In the heart of Normaltown, across from medical school. Owner Agent. Available June 15th. $800/ mo. Call 706-207-6570.
VOICE LESSONS: Experienced teacher (25+ years) retired from day job, ready to expand studio. Ages 12–90+, all genres. Contact stacie.court@gmail.com or 706-424-9516.
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FULL-TIME Canopy Studio is hiring an Executive Director. This fulltime position is responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of Canopy Studio. Required skills include fiscal management and budgeting experience, strategic planning, managerial experience, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills. Full job description available at canopystudio.org
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Line cooks needed! Big City Bread Cafe & Little City Diner are now hiring line cooks for daytime hours. Experienced preferred but not required. Stop by after lunch to fill out an application or drop off a resume. No phone calls, please. MAD Hospitality, LLC, a new Hospitality organization headquartered and operating in beautiful downtown Madison, GA, is currently accepting applications to staff several forthcoming concept restaurants and bars. MAD Hospitality is focused on excellent customer service and superior food and beverage offerings in unique and inviting venues. Teamwork is a cornerstone of our service philosophy. We seek to invest in professional, motivated, and forward-thinking hosts, hostesses, servers, bartenders and baristas to be a part of launching and operating this multi-faceted enterprise and creating a positive, welcoming and inclusive work environment. MAD Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please forward a resume indicating the position for which you are applying to info@mad-hospitality.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Em’s Kitchen is hiring! Back of house: food prep, light cooking, making orders and cleanup. Front of house: taking orders, food prep, making orders and cleanup. Full-time/part-time available. Hours are Mon–Fri., 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Apply at emskitchen975@gmail.com JOMA Construction is hiring experienced carpenters. JOMA provides great pay, benefits and opportunities. Apply and tell your carpenter friends to visit jomaconstruction. com/jobs UberPrints is now hiring for multiple positions! Both full and part-time positions available. For more information and applications, go to uberprints.com/company/jobs
OPPORTUNITIES Come join other preschool teachers at Emmanuel Episcopal Day School from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Please use emmanuelathens.org to apply and send resumes to dayschool@emmanuel athens.org. Need old newspapers for your garden? They’re free at the Flagpole office! Call ahead, then come get some. Please leave current issues on stands. 706-549-0301.
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Bagheera (55934)
Bagheera’s pretty scared at the shelter and is currently on a stray hold. Their gender and spay/neuter status is currently unknown, but hopefully they’re reunited with their owner soon!
Dante (55687)
Dante is the king of “making biscuits!” He has deep-set eyes that make him seem sad, but he’s really just a happy cat that wants to spread and receive some love. Care to join him?
Daxter (55808)
Daxter’s the type that loves to amble along and take in his surroundings. This guy also loves attention and is such a lovebug that staff have promoted him to “ham” status!
These pets and many others are available for adoption at: • Deadline to place ads is 11:00 a.m. every Monday for the following Wednesday issue • All ads must be prepaid
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PART-TIME Experienced kitchen help needed. Bring resume or fill out an application at George’s Lowcountry Table. No phone calls please. 420 Macon Hwy. Athens, GA 30606 Viva Argentine is looking for a few nice hardworking folks to be part of the team! Competitive hourly wages for all positions. $10/hr. training, $12/hr. hosting and kitchen, $5/hr. + tips servers (must be 18+). Please email resumes to vivaargentine cuisine@gmail.com
NOTICES MESSAGES All Georgians over the age of 12 are eligible to be vaccinated! Call 888-457-0186 or go to www. publichealthathens.com for more information. COVID testing in Athens available at 3500 Atlanta Hwy. Athens, GA 30606. (Old Fire Station in the corner of Atlanta Hwy. & Mitchell Bridge Rd. near Aldi and Publix.) Mon–Fri. 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. To register, call 844-625-6522 or go to www. publichealthathens.com Flagpole subscriptions delivered straight to the mailbox! Convenient for you or the perfect present for a buddy who moved out of town. $50 for six months or $90 for one year. Call 706-549-0301. Mobile Food Pantry @ General Time Athens! Athens Terrapin Beer Co. alongside Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and various local sponsors will host a drive-thru food pantry on the 3rd Monday of each month thru 2021. All ACC residents that meet income requirements may attend. First come, first served. This event will take place outside rain or shine. 100 Newton Bridge Rd. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com Flagpole ♥s our advertisers!
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