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incumbents,” presumably referring to commissioners Ovita Thornton and/or Patrick Davenport. Thornton was one of three commissioners who voted against a locally drawn map that made minimal changes to districts, thus giving Republican legislators who had demanded a unanimous vote an opening to throw local elections into chaos.

By Blake Aued and Jessica Luton news@flagpole.com Davenport is the only other commissioner who would be able to run for re-election A strategic plan the Athens-Clarke County a group called Athens Clean & Safe PAC laid under the new map.

Commission is set to approve next month out plans to elect three “common sense” The memo outlines lines of attack lays out an ambitious agenda for Mayor commissioners in new districts created against progressives, pointing to a Kelly Girtz’s second term, assuming he wins by ousting progressives Melissa Link in $330,000 public toilet approved for College one. But a new political action committee District 3, Tim Denson in District 5 and Square, a failed attempt by Denson and is hoping to foil those plans by spending Russell Edwards in District 7, lending creCommissioner Mariah Parker to “defund $200,000 to overthrow the commission’s dence to rumors that certain conservative the police,” an upcoming vote on raising progressive majority and elect more conser- candidates had already been selected to run commissioners’ salaries, higher taxes and vative candidates in three open seats crefor those newly drawn seats. Perhaps not concerns about “failing” public schools. ated by Athens’ four Republican legislators. coincidentally, the “common sense” phras(Much of this is misleading—commisBroadly, the goals identified in the three- ing echoes former sioners have no year strategic plan include: reducing crime Mayor Nancy Denson’s control over the and the number of incarcerated individcampaign slogan.

Clarke County School uals through better community services; If and when a new District, have in addressing systemic racism; recruiting Republican-drawn fact raised police and retaining top employees; improving commission district funding and salaries engagement with the public; preventing map is signed by Gov. while adding mental homelessness; providing more home ownBrian Kemp, Link, health services, and ership opportunities and more affordable Denson and Edwards cut the property tax rental housing; improving walking, biking would not be able to rate, although some and transit infrastructure; preventing trafrun in 2022 because tax bills are higher fic deaths; aesthetic improvements on key they’ve been drawn because the property corridors; and following through on ACC’s into even-numbered is worth more.) commitment to 100% clean and renewable districts that are not The memo takes it energy. Almost 100 specific initiatives and on the ballot until as a given that Girtz strategies are included in the strategic plan. 2024. That’s despite will be re-elected, UGA journalism professor Valerie Boyd died “This is quite a monumental set of work,” the fact that a majorand since he won Sunday, Feb. 13. See flagpole.com for more. over 60% of the vote Girtz said at a work session last week, but it ity of commissioners, will translate into “better circumstances for as well as the ACC and every precinct the people who we support.”

Board of Elections and the ACC Democratic in 2018, that’s a reasonable assumption.

In a presentation to the mayor and Committee, support other maps that would With three more moderate or conservative commission on Feb. 8, Chief Data Officer allow those three commissioners the oppor- commissioners replacing three progressives, Joseph D’Angelo called the three-year tunity to run for re-election. though, the memo points out that Girtz’s strategic plan “some happy and non-con“We are actively engaging candidates, majority would be replaced by a new one tentious news,” based on public feedback and have identified several outstanding serving as a check on his agenda, putting from more than 2,000 people through the and well-regarded individuals who will be more power in the hands of the appointed ACC Planning Department’s comprehensive making their plans known and announcing manager, Blaine Williams. plan, Envision Athens, the Athens Welltheir candidacies,” according to the memo.

The memo describes the group as a Being Project, various user groups and “Each are moderate, sensible, centrist response to Athens for Everyone—which other public input efforts. But organized candidates who would give some of our withered away as founders like Denson opposition to the mayor and commission’s commission a massive upgrade. And thankwon elected office and newer leaders fell agenda is mounting. fully, each of these folks are very electable prey to infighting—the Athens AntiIn a memo circulating in private in their respective districts.” Athens Clean Discrimination Movement and “a handful Facebook groups and obtained by Flagpole, & Safe will also back “one and possibly two of other uber-progressive organizations

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with a small handful of activists and loud voices.” It says Athens Clean & Safe has already raised $50,000, although no such PAC is registered with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as required by law.

The Republican map placing two-thirds of voters and three commissioners in new districts passed the state House in January and the state Senate on Feb. 7, sending it to Kemp. The Athens Republican had yet to sign the legislation, HB 890, as of Feb. 11, with local elections officials staring at a Feb. 18 deadline to input new data and alert over 40,000 voters.

Waiting as long as possible to finalize the map could prove to be a strategic advantage with a potential lawsuit looming. The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority recently ruled that it was too late to draw a new congressional map in Alabama even if the old one was illegal. [BA]

CCSD Gets an Earful Dozens of Athens community members turned out to a Clarke County Board of Education meeting last week to express their outrage over the removal of an Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School fifth-grader’s pro-LGBTQ artwork and administrators comparing the rainbow flag to a Nazi flag.

One parent, part of a lesbian couple with a son in pre-K, wondered if a picture of their family would be removed from a display of classmates’ family photos in her son’s classroom. Since school administrators said the “Gay is OK” artwork raised difficult questions, what about photos of heterosexual couples raising questions for her son? “Hiding is something our community has struggled to overcome for decades,” said the speaker, who identified herself only as Jennifer.

Another LGBTQ parent, Ginger Stickney, an educator at another school, said students already have to deal with being misgendered and teachers refusing to use their chosen names. She urged the board to follow Athens-Clarke County’s lead and enact a nondiscrimination policy.

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school,” her child, also a fifth-grader, told away. Now we’re asked to do more with the board. less?”

Some speakers, like Amanda Macon, In response to board questions, Chief a longtime Oglethorpe parent, described Academic Officer and acting superintenthe most recent controversy as indicative dent Brannon Gaskins said administrators of broader problems at the school under saved 44 teacher positions last year despite principal Bipul Singh. “Morale has steadily state funding cuts. “Our intention is to declined over the past three years, and this save as many teaching positions as we can,” most recent incident has stretched it to its Gaskins said. [BA] breaking point,” Macon said.

“This administration seems more concerned with silencing teachers and shutting COVID-19 data for Clarke County last down dialog with the community,” she said, week continued to show signs that the describing teachers chastised, listservs worst of the Omicron variant wave may disabled and emails going unanswered. be over, as new cases declined by more “If this administration stays, our teachers than half, and hospitalizations and deaths will go at a rate that will be devastating. It slowed further for another consecutive will take years to build Oglethorpe Avenue week.

Elementary back.”

The seven-day moving average of new Ashley Callahan tied the situation to cases declined to 32 per day as of Feb. 11 CCSD’s controversial transfer of Clarke from a high of 257 just a month ago, the Middle principal Christopher Pendley to lowest it’s been since Dec. 12. There were the central office. “This situation at OAES 233 new confirmed just underscores cases in the need for kind, If this administration stays, COVID-19 Clarke County last compassionate leadership, the kind of our teachers will go at a rate week, with an additional 11 positive leadership we had that will be devastating. It will take antigen tests, for under Mr. Pendley,” a total of 25,826 Callahan said. years to build Oglethorpe Avenue confirmed cases And that wasn’t Elementary back. and 3,410 positive the only complaint. antigen tests since Other speakers the start of the pandemic. Data from UGA criticized the lack of girls’ locker rooms at professor Erin Lipp’s wastewater lab update Clarke Central, rampant bullying, lack of last week also showed a continued decline mentorship programs and a bloated central office staff that’s not held accountable while of the virus across all plants.

Rates of new cases among children also teachers are constantly policed. declined significantly last week. According Hilsman Middle School employee Laura to the Georgia Department of Public McGreevey caught wind of plans to cut Health’’s School Aged Surveillance Data three-and-a-half teaching positions and report for Feb. 10, the 14-day case rate came to speak against it. “It is hard to declined across all age categories, with 90 provide for our students while feeling concases for children ages 0-4, 189 cases for stantly understaffed. We have lost teachers children ages 5-17 and 188 cases for the who simply could not take or could not 18-22 year old category. stand for the very stressful, sometimes Hospitalizations and deaths, which lag unsafe working conditions. Those of us behind new cases in pandemic data, also who remain bear the weight, hopeful that showed some improvement. Nineteen our leaders are making plans for relief. Our people were hospitalized for COVID-19 in admin are constantly present throughout Clarke County last week, down from 25 the the building, always thinking of new ways previous week. One Clarke County resident to stretch our dedicated staff without died of the virus. To date, there have been totally exhausting or driving any more

COVID Cases Fall Further in Athens

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1,088 hospitalizations and at least 192 deaths among Clarke County residents.

The number of patients in local hospitals for COVID-19 from Clarke and other neighboring counties declined by nearly half. As of Feb. 11, 112 patients, or 17% of all patients in local hospitals, were hospitalized for COVID-19. The week prior, COVID19 patients made up 30% of all patients.

Intensive care units also saw some relief last week, with 64 patients occupying 91% of ICU beds, a decline from 72 patients occupying 97% of ICU beds the previous week.

While new cases continue to decline significantly, rates of vaccination remained stagnant for Clarke County, with just 138 new first doses and 187 second doses administered to Athens residents last week.

Only 52%, or 65,754, Athens residents have received at least one dose of vaccine, and 48%, or 61,045 residents, have been fully vaccinated to date. Booster shots have been given to 29,067 people.

Child vaccination rates are also at a near standstill, with 25 new doses administered to children ages 5-9, 12 doses administered to children ages 10-14 and nine doses administered to children ages 15-19 for the week. To date, 26% of children ages 5-9, 45% of children ages 10-14 and 26% of people ages 15-19 have received at least one dose of vaccine.

At UGA, new vaccinations for the week held steady again, with 159 doses administered for the week of Jan. 31–Feb. 4. To date, UGA has fully vaccinated 18,156 people and administered 5,316 booster doses.

Cases declined by more than half from the previous week, with just 158 reported.

Surveillance testing declined to 652 tests for the week, compared to 1,245 tests administered the previous week. [Jessica Luton]

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Odds and Ends Commissioner Patrick Davenport pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in connection with a DUI charge and, in a deal with prosecutors, was sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation and 40 hours of community service. He must also pay $1,000 in fines and court fees. Police found Davenport reclined in the driver’s seat of an SUV with two blown tires on College Station Road in September and said his blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit.

With his already slim chances of winning a Republican primary against Gov. Brian Kemp stamped out by former Sen. David Perdue’s entrance into the race, Democratturned-”the Black Trump” Vernon Jones is setting his sights on the 10th Congressional District, which includes Athens. Jones, a former state representative and DeKalb County chief executive, is joining a crowded field where trucking company owner Mike Collins appears to be the favorite. On the Democratic side, Athens resident Jessica Fore has joined the race for the heavily right-leaning district.

A Judicial Qualifications Commission panel recommended that Western Circuit Superior Court Judge Eric Norris apologize for calling a bail bondsman into his office and berating him. The bondsman had criticized the judge on social media for freeing a rape defendant on his own recognizance after a mistrial. The Georgia Supreme Court has the final authority on sanctioning Norris. Check flagpole.com for the latest breaking political news. [BA] f

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The Athens-Clarke County Commission unanimously approved a project concept on Jan. 4 that will add approximately 4,200 square feet to ANHC’s McKinley Drive location. The expansion’s estimated cost of $1.2–$1.8 million will be paid for by ANHC, but it was subject to approval by the ACC Commission because the clinic’s building is owned by the ACC government. ANHC will use a federal grant and savings from ACC reducing the rent to $1 to fund the project.

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tracting for project management services and developing bid documents, ANHC will present a binding agreement to the mayor and commission at a special work session.

Should it be approved, initial plans estimate construction to begin in fall or winter of this year. But based on preparations thus far, Garner hopes for a sooner start: August or early fall.

Construction of dentistry facilities will mark the beginning of oral health services at the McKinley Drive clinic. The call center, which Garner says is especially needed with COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments, is also a brand-new addition. More room for existing services poses benefits: increased mental health space will allow for both individual and group therapy sessions, and additional primary care rooms and pharmacy renovations make space for more patients to be seen and receive medication at once. Having so many services readily available is precisely the objective of ANHC. “Our front and back office staff, we know the patient, they know us. In addition The floor plan shows the building expansion at the top of this rendering. to giving you medical services, you come The project adds nine exam rooms, three to the same place and receive your dental dental stations, one dental x-ray room, one service, and then on top of that, behavioral mental health space and a call center. Minor health and pharmacy services,” Garner said. renovations to improve patient flow and “It’s increasing patients’ accessibility to expand the clinic’s in-house pharmacy are all the services by having them under one included in plans as well. roof—we try not to have any barriers for ANHC, established in 1971 and a different facilities.”

Federally Qualified Health Center since The next project is already on the calen2012, also has two other locations offering dar. According to Garner, ANHC is working medical services: a clinic on College Avenue with the ACC government and Athens and the Hilsman Health Center in Hilsman Housing Authority to build a new facility Middle School. as a part of the Bethel Homes redevelopThe McKinley Drive clinic currently ment, known as the North Downtown serves approximately 3,000–3,500 patients. Development Project, that would replace its With the new facilities, ANHC Chief College Avenue clinic. The new building— Executive Officer Marcus Garner says the still a proposal pending approval—would location will be able to more than double its be located downtown, two stories tall and patient capacity. an estimated 8,000–11,000 square feet.

“I’ve been here for three years and always Garner says a clinic with similar services to felt that we could serve more patients. the College and McKinley facilities would be That’s really why everybody [ANHC staff] is on the first floor, and administration space excited, because we have the opportunity to would take up the second. If approved, serve more of our residents, as well as proGarner expects construction to begin in late vide more services,” Garner said. “There’s 2023 or early 2024. a need for primary care throughout the With this next project and many other community, and for dental as well. Because potential endeavors, ANHC’s chief hope of COVID, we’re seeing more of a need for is to serve more disadvantaged patients us on the behavioral health side. With us of Athens. “We want to take one step at a growing and our health-care environment time, but as we grow we would like to do changing, providing these services to the podiatry, optometry, things of that nature. community is key.”

There may be opportunities for other serThe ACC Commission’s approval of vices, too,” Garner says. “Regardless of your the project concept and memorandum of socioeconomic status, we feel that the comunderstanding (MOU) was the first step. munity needs quality, excellent care and all After making any needed revisions, conmedical services available to them.” f

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By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com This publication has received notice that I hopped on Delta with one of the other Tuesday, Feb. 22 is National Cook a Sweet losing candidates, a big, friendly, exuberant Potato Day. That announcement, through fellow from South Carolina who was studythe circuitous pathways the mind divines, ing law at NYU. It was a late night flight took me straight back to 1962, when I with few passengers, and his fun-loving mounted a rickety effort to win a Rhodes good spirits caught the attention of the Scholarship and thus secure my future stewardesses. He confided to them that we among our nation’s elites, where I was sure were sweet potato salesmen who needed I did not belong but hoped nevertheless for somebody to show us around the city, and the imprimatur of two years studying at they were so charmed by his bonhomie that Oxford University in England, after which by the time we deplaned, we both had dates I would be marked for whatever greatness with perky sky hostesses. our system could bestow.

I took my prize to a nightclub I had At that point, I was in my first year of heard about. In self defense I must point graduate school in New York, with stylishly out here that during my time in the City I long hair and a thin patina of sophisticahad developed a taste for scotch and I read tion, which carried me through the Georgia The New Yorker, where I was familiar with stage of Rhodes the back cover ads interviews held at Dewar’s scotch, I took my prize to a nightclub for Emory University in which, never havI had heard about.

Atlanta. Two of us ing actually spoken were chosen to go on it aloud, I read to the regional interviews, from which two as “De-war’s,” with the emphasis on the Rhodes Scholars would be chosen. Since second syllable. I asked my date what she those regional interviews would also be would have, and she mumbled “Dewar’s,” held at Emory in a week, I just went home with the accent where it belonged. I didn’t to Greensboro to wait and study for semesunderstand what she was saying, and, seeter finals in the bosom of the family. ing my quizzical look, she finally felt the Naturally, before going back to Atlanta need to explain: “It’s, you know, a scotch.” for the regionals, a haircut was in order, That was it. Even if I could have explained so I stopped by Bub Moody’s barbershop.

Bub endeavored to give everybody his money’s worth, so in spite of my request for “just a little off,” he practically shaved my head, leaving me no longer the New Yorker but just a boy from Greensboro as I headed back to Emory.

Our Georgia Rhodes rep was a lawyer with one of the big Atlanta firms, and of course he didn’t know us and didn’t extend himself particularly.

By contrast, there were a couple of tall, handsome tennis players from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, shepherded by a suave operative from the CIA, which at that pre-Vietnam time was the coolest and most prestigious of government jobs. The spook my misapprehension, not knowing how to introduced his guys all around, and they pronounce Dewar’s would have been even radiated their confidence, while mine lay on less cool than not knowing what it was. The Bub’s floor. date was over, though it agonized on for The interview committee was expert an hour or so, with her wondering how she at probing weaknesses and was quick to got stuck with such a rube and me regretdiscern that I had no particular life plans, ting I ever tried impersonating a sweet aims, goals, etc. Both the tennis players potato salesman. But all that was long ago, came out of the interviews as Rhodes and though I still blush at the mention of Scholars. Perhaps they went on to play at Dewar’s, I always find comfort in sweet Wimbledon before beginning their careers potatoes. They taste good, and they’re easy in the Deep State. to pronounce. f

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bulletin board Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

Art CALL FOR ART (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation: OCAF) “Reinvented & Reclaimed: A Recycled Art Exhibition” seeks wearable art made from “trash” and recycled materials such as plastic bags, newspaper, soda cans, bottle tops and foil. Deadline Feb. 28. Fashion showcase held on Global Recycling Day, Mar. 18. www.ocaf.com/call-for-art CALL FOR ARTISTS AND CURATORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) LHAC invites area artists, artist groups and curators to submit original exhibition proposals. Artists are also invited to submit images of their work for consideration for larger group or themed shows.

Exhibitions may be scheduled as far out as three years. Submit online proposal form. Deadline Apr. 20. beth.sale@accgov.com, accgov. com/lyndonhouse CALL FOR ENTRIES (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) New and existing 2022 members of ATHICA are invited to submit a work of their choosing in any media for the annual “Members’ Showcase,” which runs Feb. 26–Mar. 27. Deadline and drop off held Feb. 21. ATHICA is also seeking entries for “By Any Other Name,” a project that will offer commission contracts of $750 to five artists. Submit proposals by Feb. 28. ATHICA is also accepting

applications for Artist-in-ATHICA residencies, Solo-Duo-Trio exhibitions and internships. www.athica. org/membership, www.athica.org/ updates/call_2022_showcase 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 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. Deadline Mar. 15. www.athensarts.org/grants

Auditions ATHENS TAKES ON AUDITIONS (Athens Community Theater) Town & Gown Players seeks vocal performances, comedy sketches, poetry readings, dance and other acts for the upcoming Second Stage variety show. Auditions will be in person and via Zoom by appointment.

Performances held Mar. 4–5. yes thatchristine@gmail.com, www. townandgownplayers.org

art around town ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) On view in the Quiet Gallery, Elinor Saragoussi’s “Moments of Reprieve” includes large-scale felt works and watercolor illustrations. Through Mar. 6.

ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Curated by Lilly McEachern, “Crooked” features work by Andrae Green, Craig Coleman and Jess Machacek. Through Apr. 11.

THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Stockholm-based artist Lisa Tan’s video work, “Dodge and Burn 2017–2020 July 4,” documents three consecutive failed attempts at filming fireworks on the 4th of July from the vantage point of a passenger on a commercial airliner destined for Los Angeles.

Through Apr. 2.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “Duo: Kelly Boehmer and Mark McLeod” combines the soft sculptures of Savannah-based artist Boehmer with the layered wood pieces of Murfreesboro-based artist McLeod. Closing reception Feb. 17 from 6–8 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Elizabeth Withstandley’s installation “A Brief History of Happiness” is a 25 channel video composite of various musicians covering the song “Happiness” by Elliot Smith combined with audio excerpts from motivational speeches and conversations about happiness. Through Feb. 25.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) The Athens Plein Air Painters present a collection of framed pastels inspired by nature.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Hello, Welcome!” presents abstract worlds by Maggie Davis, Jonah Cordy, Carol MacAllister and Jason Matherly. • “Classic City” interprets the city of Athens, GA through the works of James Burns, Sydney Shores, Thompson Sewell and Allison Ward.

CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) René Shoemaker presents “The Doors of Athens,” a series of paintings on silk identifying local businesses by their main entrances. The exhibition is accompanied by a silk screened poster featuring 16 unique Athens businesses. Through Feb. 28.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) Lisa ​​ Tan’s “My Pictures of You,” compares the terrain of the American Southwest to that of Mars, raising questions about climate and extinction. • “Play Along” presents works by Dodd MFA candidates Shaunia Grant, Huey Hyuk Lee, Jason Rafferty and Ethan Snow that explore trauma, mortality and climate change through a tongue-

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THE ODD COUPLE (OnStage Playhouse, Monroe) Seeking actors ages 16 and up. Auditions will be held Feb. 23, 6–8 p.m. and Feb. 26, 12–1:30 p.m. onstagewalton board@gmail.com, www.onstag ewalton.org

Classes ACTING FOR CAMERA AND STAGE (work.shop) Learn how to act with professional actor and coach Jayson Warner Smith (“The Walking Dead,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Outer Banks”). Mondays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $400/12 sessions. jwsclassinquiry@jaysonsmith.com, www.jaysonsmith.com/teacher ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) “Handmade Books: Long-Stitch Workshop” is held Feb. 20, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $95. “Handmade Books: Coptic Binding Workshop” is held Feb. 27, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $95. “Intro to Linocut: Printmaking Workshop” is held Mar. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $105. “Drawing Fundamentals: Line and Form” meets Mar. 15, 22. 29, 6:30–8 p.m. $90.

“Color Mixing: Acrylic Painting Class” meets Tuesdays, Mar. 15–29, 6:30–8 p.m. or Wednesdays, Mar. 16–30, 4:30–6 p.m. $105. www.kaartist.com BOTANICAL SKETCHBOOK WITH NICOLE BECHILL (Winterville Center for Community and Culture)

Tap into the local environment through drawing regional plant life using colored pencils, markers, water colors and mixed media.

Mondays, Mar. 28–May 9, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $80. www.winterville center.com/classes CHAIR YOGA (Sangha Yoga Studio) This class is helpful for flexibility, strength, balance and increasing circulation and energy. All levels welcome. Every Thursday, 12–1 p.m. $16 (drop-in), $72 (six weeks). 706-613-1143 CHAIR YOGA AND MINDFULNESS (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Nicole Bechill teaches a well-rounded, gentle and accessible chair yoga class to promote breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Every Monday, 9 a.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.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 CPR CLASSES (Athens CPR & Safety) The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course teaches students how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age. Certificate of completion is valid for two years.

in-cheek approach. • Ethan Snow presents “New Terrain,” a photolithography installation interpreting how the natural world has been impacted by mass production and digitalization. • Showcasing student works, the “Undergraduate Juried Exhibition” was juried by Claire Dempster, interim director of arts publication Burnaway. All shows run through Feb. 24.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Kelly McGlaun Fields. Through February.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “In Dialogue: Views of Empire: Grand and Humble” displays two print collections that create a conversation about what it meant to be a working-class citizen in mid-19th-century Russia. Through Aug. 21. • “Jennifer Steinkamp: The Technologies of Nature.” Through Aug. 21. • “Wealth and Beauty: Pier Francesco Foschi and Painting in Renaissance Florence.” Through Apr. 24. • “Lou Stovall: Of Land and Origins” features selected works by the printmaker who is the 2022 recipient of the museum’s Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Award.

Curator Talk held Feb. 23, 2 p.m. Family Day held Feb. 26, 10 a.m. Zoom Lecture held Mar. 3, 5:30 p.m. On view Feb. 19–May 29.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.

HEIRLOOM CAFE (815 N. Chase St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by magic realism, nursery rhymes, haiku, limericks and children’s camp songs. Artist reception Feb. 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Currently on view through February.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) AJ Aremu presents a largescale installation for “Window Works,” a site-specific series that utilizes the building’s front entrance windows for outdoor art viewing. • Curated

by Maria Elias as part of the Guest BIPOC Curator program, “Dignos y sin Barreras” (“Dignified and without Barriers”) explores identity, body issues and mental health through the works of Alondra Arévalo, Bianca Becerra, Jorge Rocha and Elias. An artist talk will be held in Spanish on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Through Mar. 12. • “Be Careful What You Get Good At: Collages

by Tommy Kay” shares works from an obituary collage project the artist began in the mid-‘90s. Through Mar. 12. • In 1972, Gwendolyn Payton was denied a studio art degree from Mercer University after her works were deemed too controversial. “Excerpts from Faith of a Dreamer: Artworks

by Gwendolyn Payton” shares some of those paintings as well as recent works. Through Mar. 12. • Collections from our Community presents Oliver Domingo’s vinyl collection of instrumental library music from the ‘60s–’80s. Through Mar. 12.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison)

Mar. 16, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The American Heart Association BLS/ First Aid/CPR instructors course will be held Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $360. www.athenscpr.com DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Saturday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. richardshoe@gmail.com EX UMBRIS (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Ex Umbris is an eight-month immersive course in Integral Transformative Bodywork. The course focuses on breathwork, ending dehumanizing relationships, trauma literacy, understanding recovery and more. Begins Mar. 19. Sliding scale. embodyingitb@gmail.com, www.embodyingitb.org/ex-umbris LINE DANCE (Multiple Locations) Lessons for beginners and beyond are held every first, third and fifth Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 p.m. The second and fourth Tuesdays offer evenings of line dancing, two-step and waltz. Third Tuesdays are hosted at the Bogart Community Center.

Other nights are held at Athens VFW. $10. 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 PAINTING CLASSES (Private Studio on Athens Eastside) One-on-one or small group adult classes are offered in acrylic and watercolor painting. Choose day workshops, ongoing weekly classes or feedback sessions. laurenadamsartist@ icloud.com SIP-N-PAINT CLASSES (Blanc Canvas, 138 Park Ave., Winder) Sip-n-paint classes are held every Thursday and Sunday evenings.

RSVP to pre-register. $40. 1210 @blanccanvas.boutique, blanccanvas.square.site SPANISH CLASSES (Athens, GA) For adults, couples and children.

Learn from experts with years of professional experience. Contact for details. 706-372-4349, marina bilbao75@gmail.com, www.marina-spain-2020.squarespace.com YOGA CLASSES AND EVENTS (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) “Yoga Flow and Restore with Nicole Bechill” is held Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Online classes include “Trauma Conscious Yoga with Crystal” Thursdays at 6 p.m. and “Yoga for Wellbeing with Nicole Bechill” on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. $600. Visit website to register.

“Sexuality Book Club” will discuss Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski.

First meeting Feb. 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ($20–25 per meeting). “Bhakti Yoga and Mantra with Kelsey Wishik” features mantra music, sound meditation and gentle asana.

Feb. 27, 2 p.m. $5–20 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Shakti Power Yoga Athens) Seasonal 200-hour teacher training sessions are held in spring and summer.

Visit website for dates and tuition.

Unlimited yoga classes are also offered for $40/month. hello@ shaktiyogaathens.com, www.shakti yogaathens.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

Events ACC LIBRARY EVENTS (ACC Library) “Vivian Harsh: Librarian of the Past with Lessons for Today” celebrates Black History Month with a virtual program about Chicago’s first black professional librarian.

Feb. 22, 2 p.m. “African American Visual Artists in Athens” is a panel

“Collector’s Cabinet: Children’s Tea Sets and Miniatures” displays pieces from around the world. Through Feb. 26.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Sam Watson explores the boundaries between organic and geometric shapes through her stylized landscapes and illustrations. Through February.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Juried by Atlanta gallery owner Marcia Wood, the 27th annual “SouthWorks Exhibition” is a nationally juried show featuring approximately 150 works ranging from sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics and more. • “Bright City: Textiles by Wini McQueen” includes artist books, photo fabric art collages and layered mixed media paintings. • “Women of Watercolor” features watercolor paintings by Pat Adams, Lori Hammer, Gail Karwoski, Diane Norman Powelson, Janet Rodekohr, Barbara Schell, and Mia York.

Through Feb. 25.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “A Feminine View of Brotherhood” features the works of InKyoung Choi Chun, Hannah Israel, Jennifer Mack-Watkins and Dayna Thacker. This show touches on Steffen Thomas’ philosophy of inclusion, harmony and hopes for a better future. Through Apr. 2.

TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Tif Sigfrids reopens in its new location with a solo show of works by Thomas Dozol.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Laura Floyd presents a portrait exhibition, “True to Life.” Instagram Live talk held Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. Open Third Thursday, Feb. 17, 6-9 p.m.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) 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. • “Not Only for Ourselves: The Integration of UGA Athletics” celebrates the 50th anniversary of integration of the Georgia Bulldogs football team. Through Spring 2022. • “At War With Nature: The Battle to Control Pests in Georgia’s Fields, Forests and Front Yards” includes 3D models of insects alongside newspaper articles, government documents and photos to take viewers through the entomological and horticultural wars that Georgians have waged in their own yards, as well as the environmental, ecological and public health concerns related to pests and eradication efforts. Through May 27. • “Frankie Welch’s Americana: Fashion, Scarves and Politics” explores the life of the designer and entrepreneur who, in addition to producing thousands of custom scarves, had many connections to presidential politics, Georgia and UGA. Gallery tours held Mar. 1 & Apr. 5, 2 p.m.

Lecture on “Camelot to Counterculture: Clothing & Society in the 1960s” on Mar. 3, 6 p.m. Family Day held Mar. 26, 1–4 p.m. Through July 8.

discussion featuring Broderick Flanigan, Kidd and Tabitha Fielteau and Par Ramey. Feb. 23, 7 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/athens ART EVENTS (Georgia Museum of Art) “Artful Conversation: Ellis Wilson” is held Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.

“Yoga in the Galleries” is held Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. “Morning Mindfulness” is held Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m.

“Sunday Spotlight Tour” is held Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. “Toddler Tuesday: All That Glitters” is held Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. “Curator Talk: Lou Stovall: Of Land and Origins” is held Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. A film screening of Black Is the Color: A History of African American Art” is held Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. “Family Day: American Artist Lou Stovall” is held Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. www.georgiamuseum.org ATHENS ROCK, GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL AND JEWELRY SHOW (Classic Center, Grand Hall 8) The sixth annual show will feature over two dozen professional dealers selling geological objects from around the world. FREE! (ages 15 and under), $6. Mar. 4–5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 6, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. mep woods@bellsouth.net ATHENS SCIENCE CAFE (Paloma Park) Philipp von Gillhaussen presents “Feeding the World of Tomorrow: Food Security through Technological Advancement.” Feb. 22, 7 p.m. FREE! Christine Morgan presents “How Can Soil Health Save Us? A Look at Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture.” Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Both lectures are followed by Q&As. FREE! www.athens sciencecafe.wordpress.com ATHENS SHOWGIRL CABARET (Sound Track Bar) Fabulous Friday will double as a birthday bash for Lori Divine on Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com ATHENS SWING NIGHT (The Studio Athens) Social dancing for fully vaccinated dancers. Feb. 17, 8–9 p.m. (beginner lessons), 9–11 p.m. (social dancing). $5. www.facebook.com/groups/athensswingnight BALLROOM MAGIC (UGA New Dance Theater) The UGA Ballroom Performance Group presents the 30th anniversary of this production featuring tango, samba, swing dancing and more. Feb. 17–19, 8 p.m. $16. pac.uga.edu BEER-BUTANTE (Terrapin Beer Co.) Boybutante presents drag performances by kings and queens. Feb. 17, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/ boybutante COMEDY NIGHT (Akademia Brewing Co.) Laugh to sets by Lanny Farmer, Al Mohrien, Mark Taylor, Dan Smith, Evon Campbell and Hyde Healy. Feb. 17, 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/akademiabc DIGNOS Y SIN BARRERAS (Online) The Lyndon House Arts Center presents virtual artist and curator talks for the current exhibition “Dignos y Sin Barreras,” which was curated by Maria Elias and features works by Alondra Arévalo, Blanca Becerra and Jorge Rocha. Event in Spanish on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. www. accgov.com/exhibits DIY SUCCULENT TERRARIUM WORKSHOP (Blossoms Wholesale) Foxglove hosts a workshop for making succulent terrariums. Feb. 27, 1–3 p.m. $55. vdaydiyterrarium.eventbrite.com THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (OnStage Playhouse, Monroe) In this parody of the American musical comedy of the 1920s, we meet a die-hard theater fan who plays his favorite cast album. As he plays the record, a fictional 1928 hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, the show comes to life onstage as he wryly comments on the music, story and actors. Feb. 18–19, Feb. 25–26,

Mar. 1 & Mar. 4–5, 8 p.m. Feb. 27 & Mar. 6, 2 p.m. www.onstage walton.org EAT THE RUNT (UGA Fine Arts Theater) Avery Crozier’s whip smart satire of cutthroat office politics follows a young job applicant as they vie for a position at an art museum, facing a gauntlet of eccentric, potential coworkers along

themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces. Feb. 17–19, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, 2 p.m. $12–20. www. townandgownplayers.org MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS (Margo Metaphysical) Monday Tarot Readings offered 1–5 p.m.

Gwendolyn Payton’s exhibition “Excerpts from Faith of the Dreamer” is currently on view at the Lyndon House Arts Center through Mar. 12. the way. Each actor knows every role, and the audience casts the production every night. Feb. 24–27 & Mar. 1–3, 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 4 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com GLOBAL GEORGIA (Online) All events are virtual and open to the public, but require advance registration. “Reconsidering Reparations” lecture with Olúfemi O. Táíwò. Feb. 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Penn Center Conversations “Heirs Property: Land, Culture, and Community.” Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. “Muslim Women and Comics” symposium with Esra Santesso. Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. “Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse” with David Chalmers. Mar. 1. www.willson.uga.edu GORGEOUS GEORGE’S IMPROV LEAGUE (Buvez) Come out for some home-grown townie improv.

Bring some interesting suggestions and a loose funny bone to help create some improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com HENDERSHOT’S EVENTS (Hendershot’s Coffee) No Phone Party Happy Hour held Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m.

Hendershot’s Coffee hosts Athens and Atlanta comedians every third Wednesday. Feb. 16, 8 p.m. www. hendershotsathens.com IGB COMEDY NIGHT (International Grille and Bar) Hosted by Zack Hayes. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA KITTY MEYRAN RETIREMENT RECEPTION (YWCO) Celebrate the 43-year career and retirement of YWCO’s CEO. Feb. 25, 3:30–6 p.m. www.ywco.com THE KOURTESANS (40 Watt Club) See drag performances by Karmella, Semaj, Cristina Bang, Mama Faux, Haybella Banks and more.

Feb. 18, 9 p.m. www.40watt.com LEADING LADIES (Athens Community Theater) When two English Shakespearean actors within this play hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass

($6 per card). Tuesday Tarot with Davita offered 4–6 p.m. ($5 per card). Wednesday Night Sound Healing with Joey held 6–7:30 p.m. ($35). Thursday Tarot with Courtney is offered 12–5 p.m. ($10–45).

Friday Henna Party with Aiyanna ($10–75). 706-372-1462, jfurman 65@gmail.com MOVING MOUNTAINS (Morton Theatre) The East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting advanced level students of all ages.

Special guest performances include members of the Ballethnic Dance Company and Ballethnic Youth Ensemble. This event is dedicated to the memory of Ronnie Anderson.

Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 3 p.m. $12-15. www.mortontheatre.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Oconee Co. Library) Third Monday Book Club will discuss Donna Tartt’s The Secret History on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Participate in “Blind Date with a Book” anytime in February by selecting a wrapped book, rating your date and entering a chance to win a gift certificate to Mama Ning’s Thai or Chops & Hops. www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Acoustic Fire Pit Jams are held every Monday, 7–11 p.m. Athens Crypto Society meets Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Flow Jam Night for flow artists and LED/fire spinners is held Thursdays from 7–11 p.m. Free music theory group lessons for guitarists are held Thursdays from 7–10 p.m. White Rabbit Collective hosts a drum circle every Sunday from 5–7 p.m., followed by an afterparty with painting, singing, games, yoga and more from 7:30–11 p.m. www.rabbithole studios.org 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

SISTER ACT: A DIVINE MUSICAL COMEDY (Morton Theatre) UGA Baptist Collegiate Ministries presents a feel-good comedy about a woman hiding in a convent who helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own.

Feb. 18–19, 7 p.m. Feb. 19–20, 2 p.m. $20–25. www.mortontheatre. com 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 SPRING CLOTHING SWAP (Love.

Craft Athens) Bring gently used clothing and accessories you don’t want, and leave with new-to-you items for free. Feb. 20, 12 p.m. www.totallytaylored.com SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE (Community) Learn about the sustainable practices of Community, a boutique for sustainable fashion and locally made products.

Its clothing label Community Service is created by redesigning vintage clothing into contemporary fashion, thereby extending the life span of quality garments and keeping them out of the landfill.

Feb. 17, 8–9:30 a.m. FREE! www. shopcommunityathens.com YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Elberton Theatre) Encore Productions presents Charles Shulz’s beloved comic on stage.

Performances feature a live orchestra. Mar. 4–5, 7 p.m. Mar. 6, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@cityofelberton.net

Help Out CASA TRAINING (Online) The next training class runs Thursdays from Mar. 17–Apr. 14, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5:30–9 p.m. www.athensoconeecasa.org DIAPER DRIVE (Bogart Library) Drop off diaper donations in the library’s foyer for the Athens Area Diaper Bank. www.athensareadiaperbank. com

Kidstuff ART CARD CLUB (K.A. Artist Shop) Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher lead weekly gatherings to create, trade and exhibit miniature masterpieces the size of playing cards. Some materials provided, but participants can bring their own as well. The club meets on Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (ages 10–12) and 6:30–8 p.m. (ages 13–17). www.kaartist.com ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) “Drawing Fundamentals: Line and Form” for ages 13–17 meets Mar. 15, 22, 29, 4:30–6 p.m. $90. “Drawing Fundamentals: Perspective and Composition” for ages 13–17 is held Apr. 12, 19, 26, 4:30–6 p.m. $90. www.kaartist.com BLING YOUR PROM (ACC Library) Teens in grades 9–12 can take home a free dress or suit plus accessories including shoes, ties and jewelry. Feb. 18, 3–6 p.m. Feb. 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-613-3650 MAKING DANCES (work.shop) This alternative dance class teaches improvisation and choreography techniques. For ages 10–14. Taught

by Lisa Yaconelli. Tuesdays, 6:15– 7:30 p.m. $60/month, $210/14 weeks. lisayaconelli@gmail.com, www.lisayaconelli.com MIDDLE CHILDHOOD ART WORKSHOPS (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Make mosaic tiles out of plaster of paris and mosaic glass

on Mar. 12. Make a mosaic collage of a tree on Apr. 23. Decorate a piñata on May 14. Make a beachy snow globe out of a mason jar on June 11. Classes are for ages 6–12 and held 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $30–35. www.ocaf.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Oconee Co. Library) “Dungeons & Dragons” is held Feb. 21 at 6 p.m.

“Let’s Play: Minecraft” for grades 6–12 is held Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.

“Anime Club” is held Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee RIPPLE EFFECT (Athens, GA) K-12 students can write, produce or star in original water-themed short films. This year’s theme is “Healthy Water, Healthy World.” Deadline for submissions Feb. 20. www.ripple effectfilmproject.org SATURDAY CRAFT (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Each week’s craft is announced on Instagram. Saturdays, 10–10:45 a.m. (ages 3–6) or 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (ages 6–10). www.treehousekidandcraft.com, www.instagram.com/treehousekid andcraft

Support Groups FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (ACC Library, Classroom A) Alzheimer’s Association Georgia presents a support group conducted by trained facilitators that is a safe place for those living with dementia and their caregiver to develop a support system. First Wednesday of every month, 6–7:30 p.m. 706206-6163, www.alz.org/georgia PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share information with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction.

Visit the website for details. Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athens recoverydharma.org SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Contact for location. www.athensdowntownsaa.com

Word on the Street CORNHOLEATL SPRING LEAGUE (Southern Brewing Co. and Terrapin Beer Co.) Georgia’s largest cornhole league offers four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels. Now registering through Mar. 14. Season runs for seven weeks beginning in March. www. cornholeatl.com FREE COVID-19 VACCINES (Clarke County Health Department) Vaccines are available by appointment or walk-in. No insurance or ID required. www.publichealthisfor everyone.com FREE MEDICAL CLINICS (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s Space, in collaboration with Medical Partnership of Georgia, hosts free health clinics for uninsured or low income individuals. Participants do not have to be musicians. Second-year medical students can write prescriptions or make referrals. Referrals will be to specialists who can treat participants on a cost-reduced basis. Call to make an appointment. Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 4 and Apr. 18, 1–4 p.m. 706-227-1515, www. nuci.org

LOVE YOUR BATHROOM (Athens, GA) Pick up a free WaterSense labeled showerhead and swap out old fixtures. Participating locations include Athens Hardware, Normal Hardware and the Water Conservation Office. Through February. www. accgov.com NATIONAL POLL WORKER RECRUITMENT DAY (155 E. Washington St.) ACC Board of Elections and Voter Registration seeks county residents to help work at polling locations for early voting and election days during 2022.

Workers are paid $15/hour. Apply online. Go to PT/Temporary Poll Coordinator listing on www.accgov. com/jobs 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-Pop-UpPark SPARTA (UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology) Researchers at UGA are conducting a research study to learn more about COVID19 infection and immunity as well as influenza vaccination and immunity in children 8-17 years old and adults 18-90 years old. Check website for eligibility requirements.

Must be able to provide saliva/ blood samples every 2–4 weeks for up to two years. $30/visit. spartastudy@uga.edu, projectsparta. org/uga SPAY AND NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Humane Society is offering discounts on veterinary services including spay and neuter procedures for dogs and cats. Through Mar. 31. www.athenshumane society.org SPRING LEISURE ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will offer a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for adults and children.

Programs include tai chi, baton, youth cooking classes, gymnastics, nature programs, theater and more.

Now registering. www.accgov.com/ myrec STORMWATER STEWARD AWARD NOMINATIONS (Athens, GA) Awards recognize environmental stewardship in the area of stormwater management. Nominate an organization, business, design firm, community group or individual who has contributed through a specific project, practice or event. Deadline Feb. 28. www.accgov.com/ stormwater SUMMER JOBS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services is now hiring for approximately 120 summer positions with camps and aquatics. Pay is $15/hour. Apply online. www. accgov.com/jobs VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (Georgia United Credit Union) Georgia United Foundation offers VITA to low to moderate income taxpayers without depreciable assets, business losses or extensive stock transactions. UGA students majoring in financial planning and accounting are certified by the IRS as tax preparers. Appointments are required and can be held in person or online. Currently available through Apr. 13. www. gucufoundation.org/vita f

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TEAM 1: LAURA GREEN AND NENA GILREATH TEAM 3: AKASH SHAH AND GRACE BAGWELL ADAMS TEAM 4: STAN MULLINS AND CHRISTIE MOODY TEAM 5: SHARON ELLIOTT AND ALLISON SMITH TEAM 7: GRACIE ONEY-HANSEN AND WALKER MAY TEAM 8: WILL RILEY AND OONAGH BENSON TEAM 9: JENNIFER VARNADOE AND MIKE FULFORD TEAM 10: STEPHANIE LYNN AND FUAD ELHAGE

March 19, 2022 The Classic Center For tickets, voting and more info, follow the QR code link!

Dear Athens, February is Black History Month. We want to honor this month by lending our voice to raise awareness about an issue that would directly impact the Black community in Athens: marijuana decriminalization. Historically, the enforcement of marijuana laws has been disproportionately weaponized against Black and Brown communities. Contact your local representative today to voice your opinion and keep up with this issue as it moves through the legislative process. It's currently in the Legislative Review Committee of ACCGov. Raise awareness, dismantle systems of oppression, create positive change for all.

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Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit inspired by traditional Chicago and Texas styles.

Wednesday 16 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com THE CURLS Chicago-based art rock band.

DOTS Atlanta-based electropop five-piece (formerly Dot.s).

DOLPHIN GROUP Aquatic synthpop band from Chattanooga, TN. JOSEY Local artist who plays keyboard-based pop.

Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

Thursday 17 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors), $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EASY HONEY Charleston, SCbased band with sounds reminiscent of early brit-pop and ’90s alt-rock.

CORDUROY BLUE Atlanta-based rock band composed of two brothers, Atticus and Luke Roness, who were raised on The Clash, Bowie and Queen.

Hendershot’s Coffee 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8–11 p.m. www. hendershotscoffee.com JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice. Every Third Thursday.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $3 (children or w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu THURSDAY SCHOLARSHIP SERIES Pianists Greg Satterthwaite and James Weidman perform as a jazz duo.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (dinner, $50), 8 p.m. (concert, $50). www.mmcc-arts.org

JOE ALTERMAN TRIO Atlanta native offering a fresh voice in modern jazz.Tonight’s performance is preceded by an optional “land, sea and sky-inspired” dinner by Hallie Jane’s Catering.

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.

Southern Brewing Co. 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com JIM COOK Local solo performer playing acoustic blues, classic rock and Americana.

VFW (Post 2872) 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/vfwpost2872 KARAOKE Silverstar Productions hosts an evening of karaoke.

Friday 18 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com DEEP STATE Local band playing driving, punky, melodic guitar-rock.

THOUSANDAIRE Post-hardcore project from Atlanta.

MCQQEEN Athens rock supergroup with skate-punk and psychedelic leanings.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $13–15. www.georgia theatre.com HOTEL FICTION Undefined, multigenre duo inspired by nostalgia and personal stories.

NORDISTA FREEZE Psych-rock project from Nashville, TN. WELL KEPT Emo-influenced alt-rock group led by songwriter Tommy Trautwein.

Hendershot's Coffee 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com THE LONESOME DAWN New local group fronted by Sarah Lawing and Brian Smith whose music is featured GPB's upcoming series on Georgia landscapes, “View Finders.” Album release show!

THE HOWDIES Rockabilly and outlaw country fronted by AC Darnell.

Southern Brewing Co. RPM Series. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/ RPMFeb18 BASTARDANE The apple doesn't fall far from the tree with this hard rock Savannah outfit featuring

drummer Castor Hetfield, son of Metallica frontman James Hetfield.

BASICALLY NANCY Riot grrrl trio from Savannah.

BLEACH GARDEN Three-piece grunge-rock group from Atlanta.

Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7:30–10:30 p.m. www.sobrewco. com KARAOKE Solo Entertainment hosts an evening of karaoke.

VFW (Post 2872) 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ vfwpost2872 COUNTRY RIVER BAND Local classic country group that has been together for over 25 years.

The Warehouse Athens 7 p.m. $5. www.thewarehouse athens.com TYLER BRADEN Country singer-songwriter from Nashville.

Saturday 19 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com MONSOON Athens-based threepiece informed by punk, art rock and new wave. Album release show!

PSYCHIC DUNGEON Melodic psych rock.

FISHBUG Local punk rock band.

Ciné 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com SYLVIA ROSE NOVAK & PARTS UNKNOWN Local genre-fluid rock and roll.

HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio.

Creature Comforts Brewery 8 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomforts beer.com CONVICT JULIE Soulful alternative R&B artist and producer who uses her platform to raise awareness against social injustices. Album release show!

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com JIVE TALK Indie pop from Nashville.

WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local singer-songwriter.

CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Local jam band.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $18–20. www.georgia

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theatre.com THE BROOK & THE BLUFF Birmingham-born, Nashville-based folk-rock band with four-part harmonies.

GATLIN Indie folk-pop brimming with confessional lyricism and raw storytelling.

Hendershot's Coffee 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com THE PINKERTON RAID North Carolina-based psych-blues trio led

by Jesse James DeConto.

WELFARE LINERS Local bluegrass unit blending classic tunes with melodic, high-lonesome originals.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $30–65. pac.uga.edu BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and influential saxophonist Branford Marsalis leads an ensemble performing original compositions, jazz and popular classics. A free pre-performance talk will be held at Ramsey Hall at 6:45 p.m.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues.

Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7:30 p.m. www.sobrewco.com CHRIS CHAPMAN Southern singer-songwriter from Winder.

Terrapin Beer Co. 4 p.m. FREE! terrapinbeer.com SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens.

Sunday 20 Buvez 8:30 p.m. $8. www.facebook.com/ buvezathens JOSEY Local artist who plays keyboard-based pop.

ANGEL BARN Lo-fi alt-rock with influences of math rock, shoegaze and grunge.

Cali N Tito’s Eastside 6–8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ theluckyjones THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin’ rhythm and blues.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall Feb. 20, 3 p.m. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.

$10–25. pac.uga.edu COSI FAN TUTTE UGA Opera Theatre presents Mozart’s opera as a semi-staged concert styled production.

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Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall Feb. 20, 3 p.m. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. $10–25. pac.uga.edu COSI FAN TUTTE UGA Opera Theatre presents Mozart’s opera as a semi-staged concert styled production.

Tuesday 22 Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35–39. www.georgiatheatre.com MARCUS KING Young guitar phenom and fourth generation musician creating blistering, supersonic soul.

HANNAH WICKLUND Bluesy rock and roll artist who will make fans of Janis Joplin question whether reincarnation is real.

Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu UGA CONTEMPORARY CHAM-

BER ENSEMBLE Conducted by Brandon Quarrels, tonight’s concert, “Stay On It,” features the works of Luis Fernando Amaya, Julius Eastman and Michael Gordon.

Wednesday 23 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com LUCY DACUS Richmond-based songwriter who writes coming-ofage songs and also performs in Boygenius with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker.

INDIGO DE SOUZA Alt-indie artist from Asheville, NC known for confessional lyrics and an emotional singing style.

Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy standards, improv and originals by a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

pandemic protocols 40 Watt Club: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours; masks indoors Buvez: masks indoors Cali N Tito’s Eastside: no protocols Ciné: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours; masks indoors Creature Comforts: masks indoors Flicker Theatre & Bar: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours; masks indoors Georgia Theatre/Rooftop: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours; masks indoors Hendershot’s Coffee: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall: masks encouraged International Grill and Bar: masks encouraged Madison-Morgan Cultural Center: masks encouraged Nowhere Bar: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours Porterhouse Grill: masks encouraged Ramsey Hall: masks encouraged Southern Brewing Co.: masks indoors Terrapin Beer Co.: masks indoors The Warehouse: no protocols VFW: masks indoors

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Pervert’s Street Poets PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com IT’S A SUNSHINE DAY: Hunter Morris & Blue Blood have returned with the new album Give In To Livin’ that came out earlier this month. Notably, this is just about the most lighthearted collection of tunes, musically speaking, Morris has ever released. There are precious few minor chord moments even when Morris is dealing with relatively heavy topics. On this album in particular, the indie-Americana songwriter Morris draws from a deep well of influences, some clear and others less so. There’s an unmistakable Dinosaur, Jr. flavor to the verses of “Photographs,” and there are numerous 1980s pop radio flavors across “Up All Night.” Close listeners will hear shades of The Smiths and Housemartins on “She Drives Like A ’75,” too. One new music video will be released each week for all 10 songs. Check it all out at huntermorrisblueblood.bandcamp.com.

STAY CLASSY, ATHENS: The Performing Arts Center at UGA will host the Branford Marsalis Quartet on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The performance happens at Hodgson Concert Hall. The quartet—saxophonist Marsalis along with pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Justin Faulkner—is performing in support of the recent album The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul. Tickets range from $30-$65 and may be purchased at pac.uga. edu and/or by calling the box office between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday–Friday at 706-542-4400.

BACK TO THE LAB: Continuing his string of new releases, Space Brother returns this month with his hip-hop mix tape Galaxies.

Before listeners can even think the words “Future Ape Tapes,” MC Donny Knottsville name-drops our host’s old collective. The 11 tracks here are notable for their mid-tempo

speed but continually forward motion.

Each feels like a step up, rather than a step over, to the next one. Featured MCs here include the aforementioned Knottsville as well as Leem Lizzy, Sir H@mlet, Clip Art, Lex Callahan, SymmaTree, Tom Visions and Lady Witch. Check it out at space brother.bandcamp.com.

(Shade, Crunchy, PPP&G), the trio blasts through this short list of tunes. It takes a few minutes for the group to find its footing, but that finally happens on the third song, “The Lottery,” which grooves along in a catchy slurry of noisy guitars. To a lesser degree, the final track “Aquarius Abduction” is similarly positioned. The other three songs (“The Face,” “House Of Horrors (Saliva Exhibition),” “Luke’s Theme”) are fine in their sloppy execution and—mirroring the entire record—nearly non-existent production values, but are lacking the per-

OÙ SONT PASSÉS LES BONS MOMENTS?: Historic

Athens will host its fourth annual Mardi Gras Masquerade beginning Tuesday, Mar. 1 at 6 p.m.

This year’s event is presented by Terrapin Beer Co. as an indoor-outdoor event at the brewery’s location, 265 Newton Bridge Road.

As with previous events, this year will feature a Best Dressed competition, the crowning of the 2022 Mardi Gras court, live music by Blair Crimmins & The Hookers, a dance performance and lessons from Modern Pin-Ups, and more TBA. Both online and in-person tickets are available, and each version costs $40. To buy tickets and review COVID protocols, please see historic athens.ticketspice.com/ mardigras2022.

Pervert

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Newer Athens metal- punk band Pervert just released its five-song album named Street Poets. Led by vocalist Phelan La Velle

sonality of the above mentioned highlights.

Prepare to get loud over at pervert420. bandcamp.com.

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THE VOTE WAS ROCKED?:

Well, as threatened over the past couple of months, the ancient four-song demo by Athens grunge rockers Gamut is now re-released. This collection, a haon, was released in early 1993, and though there’s nothing noting which engineer recorded what, the band did work with varying talents including Andy Baker (The Bakery, Rock Central) and Peter Fancher (Elixir Recording), and also ran its own Tascam four-track machine to record its glory. Musically speaking, this takes its aesthetic cues from late-1980s metal, hardcore and hard rock as well as a healthy dose of ‘70s-ish hesherpsych. Look, it’s only four songs long. How’s it going to hurt if you just give it a try? Jump into the fire over at gamut-v1.bandcamp. com.

HEADS UP: Twenty years ago experimenter and composer Michael Potter (The Electric Nature) recorded the 22-minute long Mount Analogue while living inside a “dilapidated hole of a basement on the square in downtown Carrollton.” Described by Potter as a “love letter” to both Philadelphia band Bardo Pond and the 1973 Alejandro Jodorowsky film The Holy Mountain, I can see where he’s coming from.

I don’t know how “meditative” I would categorize this. It could certainly perform such a role, but to me, it’s energizing in a way that a lot of Potter’s work isn’t.

That is, this is music for action, not contemplation.

As a bonus, there’s also a live version of the track recorded at Atlanta venue The Earl in 2012, and for my money that’s the version to jam. Plug yourself in at michaelpotter.bandcamp. com. f

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Monsoon’s Ecstatic Sound BRINGING LIFE TO GHOST PARTY

By Chad Radford music@flagpole.com

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hile reflecting on her musical origins, Sienna Chandler doesn’t miss a beat when she casually slips into the conversation that her band, Monsoon, “was born of a lie.”

As the story goes, she was a senior in high school, hanging out during all-ages shows at The 40 Watt Club. One night late in 2012, promoter Jake Franzen was putting together a tribute night dedicated to fallen indie rock songwriter Elliott Smith and looking for local bands to perform.

“He knew me as just some punk kid that went to a lot of shows, and he said to me, ‘Hey, I’ve seen you around.

Are you in a band?’” Chandler recalls. “To my credit, I had done some Camp Amped, so I knew a little bit to get by. I thought, this is my big chance! I’m gonna book a show for a band that I don’t have! I said, ‘Oh yeah, I’m in a band.’”

Quickly, Chandler had to learn to do more than just get by playing guitar. She also learned that she had a serious issue with stage fright. And even though she’d never even considered singing before, she had to power through all of these hurdles if she was to be taken seriously as a musician.

“Then I had to learn to write songs,” she adds. “Before that, I had really only played riffs.”

All of these stories about her disordered beginnings as a musician are completely at odds with the bold and sophisticated energy heard throughout Monsoon’s sophomore album, Ghost Party.

But then again, seven years went by between releasing Monsoon’s debut album, Ride A’Rolla, and this latest offering. Ghost Party is beaming with an ecstatic energy that drives layers of anthemic harmonies in songs such as “Third Voice,” “Dark Colossus” and “Pig Pen” through a raging party of the mind’s eye.

It is precisely the word “ecstatic” that brings life to Ghost Party. As an adjective, it describes a feeling of overwhelming happiness. As a noun, it captures an experience of mystic self-transcendence. It also underscores the group’s own bio, which describes Monsoon as “a three-piece indie rock band from Athens, Georgia who weave together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and subconscious.”

A lot has happened to the group over the last seven years—both real and imagined—and it’s all channeled into Ghost Party’s 11 songs. After releasing Ride A’Rolla in 2015, the album’s title track appeared in a regional Toyota com-

mercial that ran after the Super Bowl halftime show in 2016. It generated a disarmingly high amount of interest in the young band, but soon after, Chandler and her primary bandmate, drummer Joey Kegel, fell out of touch and didn’t speak with each other or cross paths for a couple of years.

During that time, Chandler spent a few months studying at The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, OH, where she received a certificate in recording engineering. She also appeared in videos for Modest Mouse’s “Lampshades On Fire,” as well as fellow Athens indie rockers of Montreal’s “Bassem Sabry” and Wieuca’s “Get Off My Cloud.” Chandler also Joey Kegel and Sienna Chandler of Monsoon appeared as an extra on the set of “The Walking Dead,” and she played the part of Quinn in director Evan McNary’s indie film Ragged Heart. nected. Songs started taking shape, and bass player Roan As Kegel says, “We kind of split up and just did life for a O’Reilly was worked into the lineup. Then the COVID-19 second. Real life, if you will. Relationships, girlfriend/boypandemic hit. Of course, spending more than a year in isofriend and all that lame stuff, some jobs, none of which is lation only gave them more time to flesh out the new songs. nearly as cool as what we’re doing now.”

If there is one song that captures the true mood and After dealing with a bout of writer’s block, Chandler the mania of the whole Monsoon experience, and just how became fixated on the idea of being in the band again. “I’d much has changed since the beginning, it’s “Third Voice.” done all of this life-ing, but in my subconscious, I knew that In less than three minutes, it traverses an impressive range I was happiest playing music with Joey,” Chandler says. “I of pop compositional elements, sophisticated structural realized that I needed to get back to that. So I tried to write changes, and a confidence that’s light years beyond where this record as a means to get back on track. I thought, ‘I’ll Chandler started—centered around the unbreakable bonds just pretend that I’m in the band again, that way I’ll be able formed by a lifetime in music. to write some songs.’”

“Honestly, when I listen to Ride A’Rolla now it sounds She immersed herself in a fantasy world, imagining that roughly like the same voice, but we’re completely different she and Kegel were playing music together, which opened people now,” she says. “I was a high school kid when I was up her creative processes. singing Ride A’Rolla. We’ve gone through things, and that For her, the word “ghost” brought the experience to a all plays a role in how you approach writing.” f fine point. “At the time, I lived in an orchard, which was kind of like a fairytale existence, and I was living inside all of these memories—100 percent inside my own head— WHO: Monsoon, Psychic Dungeon, Fishbug where I was happy,” she says. “I felt like I was having a party WHERE: 40 Watt Club all the time when I was just there by myself.”

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m.

The songs on Ghost Party started materializing after HOW MUCH: $10–$12 Chandler reached out to Kegel in 2017. He was ready for Monsoon to get back together again, and the two recon-

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Come join our team! Ruppert Landscaping is now hiring enthusiastic and dependable crew for our Athens Landscape maintenance team. We offer competitive pay, benefits and ample opportunity for growth within our company. Full-time and part-time opportunities available, and we welcome varying levels of experience.

Please fill out an application at www.ruppertlandscape. com and specify that you are applying at the Athens location.

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Junk South is hiring local drivers (non-CDL) for our roll-off division. Pay starting at $18–$20+ based upon experience and clean driving record.

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Join our growing team of wellpaid, motivated, hardworking individuals. Junk South offers starting pay w/ tips ~ $18–$25/ hr. Learn more about Junk South @ www.junksouth.com; email us at info@junksouth. com or call 706-340-7694.

Office assistant position available for a holistic medical and acupuncture clinic in Watkinsville. Thirty hours per week on average with somewhat flexible hours. The person who fills this position will wear many hats and office experience is a big plus. Please send resumes by email to info@oconeenatural healthcare.com or by fax to 706-310-0077

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

PART-TIME A LaFera Salon Inc. – Parttime Assistant. Duties include: greeting customers, shampooing, assisting stylists, answering phones, maintaining clean professional appearance, scheduling appointments, cleaning. Experience preferred but will train. Apply by email a.lafera@gmail.com Helper needed for rental properties. Pay negotiable depending on experience.

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Extremely flexible time-off arrangements with advance notice. New increased compensation plan. Start at $13 hourly. Make up to $20 or more with automatic performance-based compensation increases. Show proof of vaccination at hire. Self-guided interview process. Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. www.ctscribes.com 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 vivaargentinecuisine@gmail. com

NOTICES LOST AND FOUND LOST: $50 REWARD. Solid turquoise stone pendant, rounded rectangular shape, approx 2”x1.5” with dark brown cotton cord. Lost on Feb. 8 at either Bishop Park, Sips, Bottleworks or Downtown - (Clayton, College Plaza, Broad St, Jackson St). It’s very dear to me, and I will be so grateful to have it back. Text or call Jennifer at 706-491-0564 if you’ve found it.

MESSAGES All Georgians over the age of five 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

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Lion's locks Party staple Artificial tooth Distrustful Superhero garb ____-de-camp Measuring instrument Long, long time Rosie, to the Jetsons Come after Ohio team Away from the storm, at sea Tripper's landlord

DOWN 1 Workplace note 2 Alda or Hale 3 Stem joint 4 Illusional work 5 Get back on, as a horse 6 Machine parts 7 Logger's tool 8 Web design type 9 Lament 10 ___-bodied 11 Prevailing trend 12 Put on cloud nine

13 Copy at the office 21 Lusitania sinker 23 Make ends ____ 25 Go for the gold, say 27 Encircled by 28 Carpenter's groove 29 Like some mountains 31 Affirmation 32 Email folder 34 Not only that...

36 Aussie pal 37 Dinner in a pot 40 Fine and ____ 43 She played Hermione 45 Hornet's defense 47 Canal site 49 Parish priest 50 Mirror ____ 53 Parlor instrument 55 Not as much 56 Surrender 57 Zodiac crossover 58 Feverish chill 59 Give the eye 62 Bond film, "No Time to ___"

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