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The Georgia Museum of Art’s thrice-annual late-night art party, Museum Mix, is back on Thursday, July 27 with Colombian DJ De La Luna playing “Italo-Disco” dance music. For more information, visit georgiamuseum.org.

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With Gregory Frederick behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music documents artists gracing stages across the Classic City. Don’t miss footage from the recent performances by Cowboy Kerouac, Annie Leeth, Rubber Udder, Sex Cells, ConSec and more.

See “Athens GA Live Music Recap” at flagpole.com.

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New Precincts Put Off BOARD

WILL DECIDE ON VOTING CHANGES NEXT MONTH, AND MORE

By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

The Board of Elections is holding off on voting to shift several polling places because it has not decided on a site for a newly created East Athens precinct.

The plan to redraw Athens precinct lines for the first time in decades includes creating a new precinct to take the load off of 2B (Stroud Elementary), the largest in the county. One potential site, the Heard Park gym, was eliminated due to concerns about accessibility for the disabled. There are two other potential options, the Miriam Moore Community Center and the East Athens Dance Center, but further discussions are needed, board members said July 11.

Athens-Clarke County Attorney Judd Drake told the board it could go ahead and put out legal advertisements for other precinct changes, but the board opted to do them all at once. A vote is now expected in August.

Election officials and county GIS staff recently redrew precinct lines to account for population shifts, and chose several new voting sites to replace ones that were deemed inadequate—too small, lacking parking or without the electrical wiring to handle the power demands of the state’s new voting equipment. Other proposed changes include eliminating precinct 6D (the Oglethorpe Avenue fire station) and adding it to 5A (Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School); moving 4A from the Multimodal Transportation Center to the Athens-Ben Epps Airport community room; moving 6B from Georgia Square Mall to the ACC Extension office; moving 5D from ACC Fleet Management to the Girl Scouts office; and moving 7C from the Five Points fire station to Milledge Avenue Baptist Church.

If approved, the changes would take effect for the March presidential primaries. Signs will be posted at polling places during this November’s election, and voters will be sent cards listing their new precinct by mid-February.

In addition, the BOE set the qualifying dates for Winterville city elections and a countywide special election for clerk of court in November. Candidate-qualifying for both will take place Aug. 21–23.

Mall Recycling Center Closing

People keep asking Athens-Clarke County Waste Reduction Administrator Joe Dunlop where the county is moving the recycling drop-off center at Georgia Square Mall. The answer is nowhere. “It is not being relocated,” he said. “We are closing it.”

The drop-off site near the old movie theater behind the mall is closing effective July 31 because of the upcoming mall redevelopment project and illegal dumping. Dunlop said that contractors keep dumping con-

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struction debris there instead of paying the landfill to take it, and even though ACC has installed security cameras and prosecuted a few cases, it hasn’t stopped. “We just don’t have the staff to keep it cleaned up according to our standards,” Dunlop said.

D.R. Horton. The Athens-Clarke County Commission previously rejected a similar proposal. The latest version, though, includes a binding site plan and pedestrian connections to nearby Holland Park, which were concerns of several commissioners.

Kroger has submitted new plans to tear down the existing College Station Road shopping center, including the long-vacant KMart, and replace it with a new Kroger that, at over 100,000 square feet, will be similar to the “Space Kroger” on Highway 29. The plans are similar to those approved way back in 2016, with the new Kroger facing College Station but set far back from the road behind a large parking lot, several

cerned other sites might not work out. “I’m not sure I’ve talked to anybody who didn’t ask why [Southeast Clarke Park] wasn’t [on the list],” said committee member Laura Carter. Commissioners were scheduled to discuss the options at a July 18 meeting, Planning Director Brad Griffin said.

UGA Sells South Georgia Property

The University of Georgia has sold the largest undeveloped parcel on Lake Blackshear to an undisclosed buyer for $18.5 million. The money will go to benefit UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

The university received the 2,500-acre property in 1989 as a donation from businessman Charles Wheatley. It’s been used since then for timber and hunting, yielding $8.2 million from timber sales and other investment earnings.

“After years of stewardship, we felt the market was in a good place,” said Dale Greene, the Warnell school’s dean. “We are very pleased with the outcome, and the funds from the sale will be transformative for our school as we prepare the next generation of foresters and natural resources professionals.”

Other recycling drop-off sites are on government property that’s more easily secured—either gated or staffed 24/7. The closest to Atlanta Highway is the Jefferson Road fire station. The new fire station/ extension office on Atlanta Highway is too small to accommodate 10–12 receptacles like the mall, nor has another suitable site been found, Dunlop said.

He advised anyone who takes their recycling to the mall to go to a different drop-off site or call their trash hauler. All private haulers operating in Athens are required by law to offer recycling pickup.

Development Roundup

Rumors have abounded ever since the downtown Holiday Inn, closed since the start of the pandemic, was torn down last year. But not much will change with the property—the hotel is merely being replaced by another hotel. Motel Enterprises, a company owned by the Benson family, which owned the Holiday Inn and owns several other local hotels, has submitted plans for a new hotel at the corner of West Broad and South Hull streets. The project will consist of two phases: a 200-room building and a parking deck, then another 100-room building and a deck expansion. Motel Enterprises is requesting a zoning variance to build a terrace along Broad and a plaza at the Lumpkin Street intersection, which will be heard by the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission on Aug. 6.

At that meeting, the planning commission will also consider a resubmitted plan for a 216-home subdivision off Newton Bridge Road from national homebuilder

outparcels along College Station and drivethroughs along Barnett Shoals Road.

That new Kroger is also a potential site for a new Eastside library. A site selection committee is putting together a list of options for the ACC Mayor and Commission to choose from and added Southeast Clarke Park to the list last week. It would have been among the top options but did not meet criteria for sidewalks or proximity to schools, and committee members were con-

The school plans to create three separate funds from the land sale. One fund will be dedicated to modernizing the campus facilities in Athens. The other two will be established as endowments to allow the school to benefit in perpetuity.

“It means our faculty can find dedicated support for lab improvements or technology advances,” Greene said. “This kind of funding gives our faculty added flexibility when pursuing research funding and special projects, or in recruiting top talent for graduate students.” [Dave Williams/Capitol Beat] f

A rendering of a new hotel planned for the former Holiday Inn property.

Medicaid Unwinding

100,000 GEORGIANS LOST COVERAGE LAST MONTH

By Jill Nolin news@flagpole.com

More Georgians who went through the Medicaid unwinding process last month lost their coverage than kept it, with nearly 100,000 people dropped from the public health insurance program in just one month, according to new state data.

The people who went through Medicaid redetermination last month represent the largest group yet to go through the process in Georgia. The state started renewals for nearly 217,000 people last month, a big jump from the 12,500 Georgians in the initial round.

All 2.7 million adults and children covered by Medicaid in Georgia must go through the renewal process, which is a massive undertaking that states have until next May to complete. A federal rule had barred states from kicking people off Medicaid during the pandemic.

As many as 545,000 people in Georgia could lose their coverage, according to a state estimate. Of the 216,991 Georgians who went through the process last month, about 96,000 people have lost their coverage. Most of them—about 89,000—had their coverage terminated “due to lack of information received by the state to make an eligibility determination,” according to a press release from the state Department of Community Health, which administers the Medicaid program. About 20,000 of them would have been no longer eligible because they make too much money, are now an adult and too old for the program, moved out of state or otherwise no longer meet the state’s strict coverage rules, according to information from the health department. There are another 57,000 people in last month’s group who are still going through the redetermination process.

More than 64,000 people kept their coverage last month—and many of them were re-enrolled automatically with data already on file. All told, 71,000 Georgians have successfully renewed their Medicaid coverage since the unwinding kicked off this spring.

The state agency summarized last month’s data in a press release issued last Wednesday, but the report was not made available the same day.

Health care advocates responded with concern to the high number of procedural denials but said a drop-off in automatic renewals and the large pool of people with still-pending statuses were also troubling. “Most of those who are losing coverage are losing it for a procedural reason, which means that likely many of those folks are still eligible but there’s been some sort of human or technological error in the process of being renewed—and that includes kids as well,” said Leah Chan, director of health justice with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.

The state’s publicly released information for the unwinding has not included a breakdown for how many enrollees going through

the process each month are children. “These disenrolled individuals are likely children and parents in very low-income households, those living in unstable housing, and children who move between parents, grandparents and other family members for care,” said Laura Colbert, executive director of Georgians for a Healthy Future, which is a nonprofit patient advocacy group. “It is very likely that the majority of these kids are still eligible for Medicaid coverage but may not find out until they visit the doctor, try to fill a prescription, or have an emergency.”

There was also a notable decline last month in the rate of automatic renewals, which are done with data the state already has access to—like payroll or unemployment data—and does not require the Medicaid enrollee to do anything. The rate went from nearly 49% in May to about 23% last month. “This data includes some very troubling signs for Georgia families,” Colbert said of the monthly data. “The combination of low automatic renewals and very high disenrollments means that eligible kids and families are losing their Medicaid coverage unnecessarily.”

Chan with GBPI said the number of pending cases this early in the process is also concerning and raises questions about the state’s capacity to handle the workload.

All told, the status of 63,000 people who are part of these first two groups to go through redetermination is still marked as pending. They will keep Medicaid coverage until their eligibility is determined.

Chan said the high rate of procedural denials and the number of pending cases is an indicator of the “enormous pressure” on what she described as an under-resourced frontline staff at the state Department of Human Resources, which is handling the day-to-day work of the unwinding.

The unwinding is also happening as the state rolls out a new program that slightly expands Medicaid eligibility for low-income Georgians who satisfy work and activity requirements. That program launched early this month. Colbert and Chan both urged the state to take advantage of new federal options meant to give states more flexibility and help ease the workload. For example, states can lean more on managed care plans to help enrollees complete and submit renewal forms, such as completing certain fields for them.

If someone thinks their coverage was cut off in error, they have 30 days to appeal the decision. And if someone loses Medicaid coverage because they did not react in time to requests for information, they have 90 days to submit updated proof of eligibility to have their coverage retroactively restored. For more information, visit staycovered.ga.gov. f

This article originally appeared at georgiarecorder. com.

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Pulpwood Prep

I LEARNED A LOT IN THE GEORGIA WOODS DURING SUMMERS

By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com

When the hot weather crunches down, I think back to the high-school summers when I worked in the Georgia woods to stay in shape for football. The father of my buddies Bobby and Sam Roper ran a pulpwood business, and he hired us to cut up felled pine trees, not with a chainsaw, but with a two-boy bow saw, which we pulled back and forth across the pine log until we sawed through it, while the third boy “limbed,” i.e., cut the limbs off the logs with an axe. We were paid by how much wood we cut up, which wasn’t much.

I figured that if I did that all summer, when the hellacious twice-a-day football practices started up in August, I would be more than ready for them. Truth to tell, I would have been a lot better off if I had worked in the drugstore all summer like our captain, Sonny Thurmond, because by the time practice did start, I staggered in weighing 135 pounds and almost too tired to run the dreaded windsprints.

two trucks were loaded and waiting for us. We were going to drive them to the mill in Sparta, if we could get them out of the field and up the adjacent steep, red dirt hill. If we couldn’t, we would have two trucks and a ton or so of logs rolling downhill backwards too fast for the paltry brake systems to halt—plus us.

Deeta’s strategy was to put me in front, in the old Ford. If I couldn’t get it up the hill, he would attempt to block its downward plunge with the Chevrolet.

We came out of the field and immediately made a hard left up the hill—no room for a running start. The old Ford had a flathead V-8 engine, and I had it in double-low gear. It sounded like an ice cream churn just about to hit froze. Right at the crest of the hill, I thought the motor could not make another revolution, but somehow it did, and we made it over the top. Never mind that Deeta’s truck had a flat tire on the way, and we had to unload it, so that

It must have been hot as hell in those woods. We worked barebacked, trying to stay cool, but I noticed that Mr. William West, the head of Mr. Roper’s professional pulpwood team (chainsaws), was wearing a long-sleeved union suit under a flannel shirt. I asked him why, and he explained to me that once his shirts were sweated through, they worked just like an air conditioner for his body, cooling him and picking up the slightest breeze. Thanks to Mr. West, I have always worn at least a T-shirt when I work outside.

Another summer, I contracted with the famous, free-spirited Greene County character E.H. Armor to clean up some forest land that he managed. Greene County citizens must have a nickname, so E.H. was known as “H.”

My pulpwood experience came in handy, because we had to load logs onto a truck owned by my older cousin, Deeta McCommons, who had a good job as a rural mail carrier and was trying to make some extra money hauling pulpwood. Deeta had two trucks: an old Chevrolet and a much older Ford. He got me down in a field down toward Veazey one morning, where the

we could change the tire and then load it back. On a later trip, I was driving the old Ford with another load on it, while Deeta and H followed in a car. The front wheel fell off the truck, and it dropped down onto the dirt road and eventually skidded to a stop. I thought I exited the fallen vehicle with some aplomb, but H unkindly reported that my eyes were as big as saucers.

Toward the end of that summer, our friend and right tackle Lewis Brown and I were out in the woods loading Deeta’s Chevrolet—the Ford having been honorably retired. Football season was just about to start, and Sonny, feeling the need for some conditioning after a summer behind the ice cream counter, joined us for a day of work.

In the hot, humid air, Sonny did not last long. When the heat got to him, and he went limp, all those newsreels of kids in iron lungs rushed through his fevered brain, and he was convinced that, out there in the piney woods, he had contracted polio. He still shudders to remember that morning. Sonny just had back surgery last week. I wonder if there’s any connection. f

Reprinted from the July 17, 2019 issue of Flagpole.

“ These disenrolled individuals are likely children and parents in very low-income households.

Book Ban?

RIGHT-WING GROUP DEMANDS REMOVAL OF LGBTQ BOOKS

By Lee Shearer news@flagpole.com

Culture war came to Oconee County last week as members of the rightwing Moms for Liberty and its supporters demanded an end to library programs supporting LGBTQ youth and children, and a ban on juvenile books dealing with such subjects.

The only actual issue facing the Oconee County Library Board of Trustees was much more limited: A community member had asked that a particular book, Flamer, by Mike Curato, be reclassified from its “Young Adult” status and moved into the adult stacks because of the book’s sexual content and off-color language. The graphic novel depicts the early teen experiences of a bullied gay Catholic Boy Scout.

A committee of the library board had met earlier, reviewed the book and endorsed the complaint, and the full board agreed in its July 10 quarterly meeting, voting unanimously that the book should be taken out of Young Adult, a broad category roughly encompassing youth 12–18, and put into the adult book stacks.

A crowd of more than 200 who overflowed a small meeting room in the Watkinsville library had broader issues in mind than the shelving location of one book. Nearly 20 people addressed the board in a public comment period at the beginning of the meeting, including Julie Mauck, chair of the Oconee County chapter of Moms for Liberty, a farright extremist organization, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Formed in 2021 to oppose COVID health measures such as vaccine and mask mandates, Moms for Liberty campaigns against teaching about issues such as LGBTQ rights, race and ethnicity. Some local chapters have allied with far-right groups such

as the Proud Boys and QAnon. Library programs such as its Prism group, a teen club open to all but meant to be a safe place for LGBTQ young people, are actually recruiting tools—even for pedophilia, according to Mauck. “Why should a small-town library be participating in a gender ideology movement and recruiting our children? How did that happen here in conservative Oconee County?” Mauck asked.

“The sexualization and recruitment of children is a plague on our nation with its roots in Marxism. These are centuries-old Marxist tactics.”

topic about sexual orientation with any child, ever,” said one.

Though many in the crowd cheered on Mauck and other like-minded speakers, a clear majority of the crowd had come to support the library, some jeering and booing Mauck’s comments.

Mauck, a five-year Oconee resident, was soundly defeated in the Republican Party primary for a seat on the Oconee County Board of Education last year. Mauck has also lobbied the school board to allow public school students to take off-campus non-credit religious instruction during the school day through LifeWise Academy, an Ohio-based nonprofit that promises to take students through the Christian Bible during five years of instruction, at no cost to students.

One speaker who passionately opposed the Moms for Liberty agenda was military veteran Marie Williams. “I swore to defend

ridiculous. That is a deliberate perversion,” she said, citing “interlopers” and “an agitator who came to this county to stir up division.”

“I don’t want to be on the national news banning books,” Williams said, her voice rising in emotion. “You know who wants to? The interloper, who wants attention.” Most of the crowd cheered.

“I think we should leave the programming of the library to the professionals,” said another speaker opposing the Moms for Liberty aims.

“It’s essential to realize that access to literature is a fundamental right,” said another speaker. “A public library is a space for all members of a community.”

Chair Mark Campbell said at the beginning of the meeting that in the interest of time, he’d allow only the first 10 of the 60 who’d signed up to speak, and only Oconee residents. Eventually he allowed nearly 20 to address the board—relatively evenly divided, though like the audience, more spoke in opposition to the Moms for Liberty agenda.

In the days before the meeting, reports had circulated that library staffers had been abused and displays were damaged over activities and library displays during last month’s Gay Pride month, but that wasn’t so, said Oconee Branch Manager James Mitchell. Some patrons had objected, but not to the level of abuse, he said. “No one who came and talked to me crossed that line,” he said.

Meanwhile, more challenges are on the way. The Oconee library board is scheduled to decide on at least two more requests to remove books for younger readers at its next quarterly meeting.

Prism should be shut down, the youth program librarian should be prohibited from having contact with children, and juvenile and children’s books with LGBTQ themes removed, according to Mauck and some other speakers. “It is not the public library’s job to introduce or discuss any

the Constitution of the United States, and I swore to uphold freedom. I meant it for everybody,” Williams said.

“That’s not freedom. That’s a perversion of freedom,” Williams said of the Moms for Liberty agenda.

“Inclusion is not pedophiles. That is

The Watkinsville library is a branch of the Athens Regional Library System, which includes 11 branches in Clarke, Oconee, Madison and Oglethorpe counties and the cities of Lavonia and Royston. A regional citizen board oversees the system, which is part of the state public library system, which in turn is administered by the University System of Georgia and its governor-appointed Board of Regents. f

Julie Mauck (left) thinks the Oconee County Library should shut down programs supporting LGBTQ youth.

“ I don’t want to be on the national news banning books.

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grub notes

Lalo’s Tacos and Cantina

By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com

LALO’S TACOS AND CANTINA (1725 Electric Ave., Ste. 160 in Wire Park in Watkinsville, 706-705-1414, lalos tacoscantina.com): I didn’t have high hopes for Lalo’s. It’s a Mexican restaurant in a county not particularly known for authentic eats from that country. Its Google reviews are not great. No one had told me it was any good. But just like Los Primos Taqueria Express, on 441 South near Hog Mountain Road, owned by the same restaurant group, it ends up being far better than expected. Unlike Los Primos, Lalo’s is pitching itself as a more upscale option. The prices aren’t low. The atmosphere is a little jazzy, with big, fancy light fixtures and three complimentary salsas with blue corn chips brought to your table gratis. You can make a reservation, and no one is offering you fried ice cream. Maybe

pickled onions and salsa macha that plays rich and fatty against sharp vinegar. Opt for something more interesting, and you may be rewarded, a statement that goes for a whole lot of restaurants and for life in general.

An edamame appetizer tossed with sesame oil, black salt and theoretical dried chiles (it’s not spicy at all) may annoy you with its $10 price tag, but its minerally overlay is tasty, and the dish is addictive. The guacamole is a touch too smooth, but it comes studded with pork rinds, which are both keto friendly and an upgrade over chips. Aguachile—a hotter, shrimp-based ceviche with sauces nearly as complex as a mole—is only available at dinner, but it’s a hard thing to find elsewhere in Athens and is absolutely worth your time, especially as a summer meal. The black version

the problem is that Wire Park attracts primarily young families, who may feel that the price point is too high, even if you can feel virtuous about feeding your baby a side of sweet potatoes. Or maybe, even almost a decade after Cinco y Diez closed in Athens, people here still can’t see Mexican food as potentially upscale.

None of that is to say you can’t wear shorts. No one will kick you out or even look at you funny for wearing flip flops and a baseball cap. And Lalo’s is not on the level of our finest restaurants past or present. But the plating is pretty. The dishes are more interesting than you’d expect, and better executed for the most part. The cocktails are nicely done, not just well tequila and frozen marg mix, but options like a mezcalita negra made with Banhez mezcal, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, activated charcoal, herradura syrup and orange liqueur (sort of like a smokier, more complex margarita) are worth your time if you can handle paying $12–15 for your drink. And if you just want a Tecate, that’s available, too, for $4. The drinks menu is big, with Irish whisky among the rum, tequila, mezcal and vodka. The lunch menu is much smaller than the dinner one, focusing more on tacos, and the prices are lower if you want a more economical way to check out the restaurant. Tacos come two to an order, plus a side, and although that may not be enough for you, they’re stuffed pretty full. Also made with blue corn, they arrive in a cute little holder that helps them keep their shape. You can get chicken or steak, but you can also get chunks of fried octopus with a creamy avocado sauce that nail their texture, or lamb barbacoa with

combines thinly sliced red onion and Persian cucumber with shrimp, then drenches the plate in a dark sauce con cocted in part from charred habaneros (and maybe pepitas? There’s a faintly bitter, nutty flavor in it that’s fun to chase).

The sides are 100% boring. Mashed sweet potato, roasted vegetable medley, decent charros beans, rice, corn crème brûlée. One could say that the taco fixings get a bit repetitive, with lots of pickley things and avocado sauce, even if they’re pretty good. Something like fajitas will be better executed than usual, complete with nopales as well as grilled sliced peppers, but those areas of the menu are the ones where you may feel that the cost is unjusti fied; i.e., is your investment of an extra $4–5 met with equivalent pleasure? The enchiladas suizas are in a similar situation, no doubt made with fresher and slightly more interesting ingredients than at your standard chips and margs purveyor, but are they that much better? It’s fair to have some qualms. Treat it like a date-night option rather than an end-of-week decompression solution and you may do better.

Service is generally of the overattentive variety. There are both vegetarian and vegan options, including tacos that come three to an order rather than two. Seating options abound, both inside and out: small table, big table, high table, low table, bar. If you have children who cannot or do not want to be confined to a high chair, there are activities for them right nearby: a climbing structure, an astroturf lawn, a bocce court. Lalo’s is open for lunch and dinner every day, plus weekend brunch. f

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threats & promises

The Familiar Strange’s Glam Pop PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

NSFW: Steve Fitzpatrick (Unus Mundus, Radio:Tahiti) has a new project going on named Zalpha. He made it clear that this is a project and not a band, as it’s a long-distance collaboration between him and a dude named Dave Free who lives in Kansas City, but he didn’t tell me which one. This is supposed to be a comedy album, but it didn’t exactly make me laugh. Honestly, the material delivered here is textually closer to, say, Negativland than any stand-up you may have heard, which is to say it’s deliberately unsettling, often inscrutable, and more of a curiosity than anything you’d put on for

centered on the glam rock tradition and its associated tangents as it’s been interpreted over the decades. For example, on its brand-new, self-titled debut album, close listeners should be able to easily extract touchstone melodies and rhythms owing to such seemingly disparate sources as T. Rex, of Montreal, David Bowie, The Undertones, et al. Head honcho and songwriter Daniel Hogan has a vocal delivery that is often incredibly similar to the timbre of Feargal Sharkey and Marc Bolan, albeit never really going over the top the way they could occasionally. Specific highlights here include the guitar-centric “Johnny And Tony” and opening track “Love And Hate.” Keep in mind that the artists mentioned above should not be used as a guide to listening to The Familiar Strange, and I specifically named them merely as influences, not blueprints. Hogan’s songs stand on their own. Check this out at thefamiliarstrange.bandcamp.com.

LECTURES & LIT | THU, JULY 20

Hit Girls: Women of Punk in the USA 1975–1983

Athens Clarke-County Library • 5 p.m. • FREE!

The Athens-Clarke County Library and Avid Bookshop will celebrate Jen B. Larson’s new book, Hit Girls: Women of Punk in the USA 1975-1983, with a discussion, slide show, book signing and Q&A. The event will take place in the library’s auditorium, where Larson and Atlanta author and drummer Jessica Handler will primarily discuss women-led bands from Athens and the greater Southern region. The book’s subject details how women’s voices and involvement in punk have paved the way for women to excel in the historically male-dominated space. The women touch on their experiences with sexism and racism within this industry. Each band was profiled by Larson, and she prides herself on sharing many of these musicians’ talents with the world, which could have been lost otherwise. In addition to being an author, Larson is a musician who teaches at a public arts school in Chicago. Her bands include Swimsuit Addition, beastii and Jen and the Dots. [Analiese Herrin]

ART | THU, JULY 20

made up of Nana Grizol and Circulatory System band members who make an organdriven pop sound. Their goal as a band is to perform songs within dog minutes (two human minutes) and deliver songs that reflect an entire range of canine emotion from happy to sad to hungry. Nihilist Cheerleader will also make an appearance to play a riot grrrl-inspired set of punk songs. Finally, Kym Register + Meltdown Rodeo

pleasure. Musically, it spans a wide path that encompasses hard rock at heart but sits solidly in the background. It reminded me of a non-funky Primus more than anything. If inclined, check it out at zalpha. bandcamp.com.

HAM2: Band leader Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey, et al) has a new group named Dim Watts that is celebrating the release of its debut album Eye Two Three Saturday, July 22 at Buvez at 5 p.m. The group is rounded out by John Ross Bleech (The Humms, Uncle Goo) on drums, Jason Trahan (Old Smokey) on lap steel and Adam Hebert (Los Meesfits) on bass. Also on the bill are Don Chambers, W8ING4UFOS, and Gainesville, FL’s Tierney Tough. If you’ve enjoyed Willingham’s work in the past, then you understand that his writing is a known quantity consisting of oddball folk, dark Americana, pop undertones and occasional languidly, but just as occasional bursts of irrepressible enthusiasm. And that sums up the whole of this new album. For more information, please see dimwatts.net.

HERE COMES THE SUMMER: Newer Athens band

The Familiar Strange embraces multiple influences, but they’re pretty much all

AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME: If you ever receive any information that local folk-country artist Clover County (née A.G. Schiano ) just released her first single, you can dismiss this information out of hand because it’s simply not true. Fact is, she’s been releasing music intermittently for the past year. Now, she does have a new single named “Outlaw,” and while it’s not a huge leap for her as far as songwriting goes, it’s a brightly produced and slowly paced pop tune seemingly readymade for summer. You can find it on all major streaming platforms. I’d encourage you, though, to listen to her older material first to hear where she’s coming from. Especially strong is her demo track from last July named “Black Leather Daydream.” If you missed her during AthFest this year, you can make amends by heading to the Georgia Theatre on Friday, July 21, when she opens the night for the equally enjoyable lighthearted. Find her old tunes over at clovercounty.bandcamp.com.

GIVE YOURSELF A ROUND OF APPLAUSE: AthFest

Educates, the nonprofit organization that produces our annual AthFest Music & Arts Festival, has announced that this year’s event raised over $100,000, which it reports is not only the largest amount ever raised in a single year, but is more than double its previous highest amount. This is, needless to say, a major milestone for the event and a sure feather in the cap of newly crowned director Mary-Eleanor Joyce These funds support music education across a series of initiatives for Clarke County schools. For more information, please see athfesteducates.org. f

Flat File Print Shop Pop-Up

tiny ATH Gallery • 6–9 p.m. • FREE!

Owner of Flat File Print Shop Amanda Burk is hosting a pop-up group exhibition at tiny ATH gallery. Not long after receiving her MFA in printmaking at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, Burk opened and ran Double Dutch Press for several years in Normaltown with co-owner Katherine McGuire. Her goal when opening Flat File in 2022 was to provide the community with a way to learn printmaking, while also offering various printmaking services, studio space and equipment. Burk has also collaborated with other printmakers to create prints that she sells in her shop. She hopes to create a space that promotes community and love for art among her students and buyers instead of a sense of competition. The pop-up exhibition will be a group show spotlighting people who have taken classes, booked studio time or collaborated with Burk to make prints using the techniques of relief, screen print and etching. [AN]

MUSIC | SAT, JULY 22

Summer Jam with Nana Grizol

Orange Twin Conservation Community • 4 p.m. (doors) • $15

The Orange Twin ACE Foundation’s Summer Jam with Nana Grizol is a queer music showcase celebrating 15 years since Orange Twin Records released the indie folk-punk band’s album Love It, Love It, as well as singer Theo Hilton’s 40th birthday. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to promoting art, conservation and education, has returned to hosting outdoor concerts for the first time since the pandemic. In addition to Nana Grizol, three other bands will perform at the event. Dog Person is

(Durham, NC) will perform country originals highlighting queer storytelling and identity within Southern culture. [AN]

EVENT | SAT, JULY 22

Classic City Wrestling: True Believers

40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. (doors) • $10–25 Classic City Wrestling makes a grand return to the 40 Watt for yet another competition cycle. In a match titled “True Believers,” the championship is on the line as “The Supplex Assassin” Alex Kane, MERC and “Any Style” Adam Priest all challenge Owen Knights’ championship title with a four-way match. Other matches of the event will include Dom Stuckey vs. Proc Johnston, CREEPS vs. Nathaniel Vanderbilt and Rose Gold, and Duncan Mitchell Avecilla vs. Najasism. Athens original rock and roll band Five Eight will set the mood for the matches. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of unopened dog or cat food for Athenspets, and can receive a limited-edition CCW art print while supplies last. [AN]

ART | SAT, JULY 22

Charmaine Minnifield Artist Talk

Lyndon House Arts Center • 2 p.m. • FREE! Charmaine Minnifield will host an artist talk for her exhibition “Indigo Prayers,” a collection of works on display in the Atrium Gallery. The pieces in this exhibition reflect womanist social theory and ancestral veneration as she draws inspiration from African indigenous traditions. This is apparent from her use of indigo pigments and other indigenous materials such as crushed oyster shells. Her inspiration also comes from her time as an artist during the COVID-19 pandemic in Gambia. The purpose of the painted, abstract images themselves is to explore African and African-American history, memory and ritual. “Indigo Prayers” will be on display until Sept. 1. The exhibition will also be paired with an indigo dying class on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 2–4:30 p.m. [AN] f

Nana Grizol

The Familiar Strange

Dim Watts Debut with Eye Two Three

JIM WILLINGHAM IS BACK WITH A NEW BAND

By Patrick Barry music@flagpole.com

From his work with local analog psych-folk groups Ham1 and Old Smokey to his time as a bandmate of the legendary Vic Chesnutt, Athens singer-songwriter Jim Willingham has kept the company of some of the most uniquely expressive acts in the town’s history. In Eye Two Three, Willingham’s fifth musical release and the first with his new band Dim Watts, Willingham is joined by old friends to present a masterclass on the simple but effective metaphors and musical structure that has come to define his songs, refusing to rely on meticulous instrumentation and production in favor of economy of style.

For Eye Two Three, Willingham used the capital and resources he acquired from winning the fourth annual Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of The Year Award in 2020 to get the project off the ground, enlisting the help of drummer John Ross Bleech, who also plays in bands The Humms and Uncle Goo. The duo was then joined by Old Smokey bandmate Jason Trahan on lap steel and Adam Hebert (Los Cantares, Infinite Favors, Deaf Condors) on bass. The album was recorded at Jesse Mangum’s The Glow Recording Studio.

Earlier this month, “The Nail” was released to tease the album ahead of its official release on July 21. Based on a Japanese proverb that, “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down,” the song sits comfortably in its two-minute runtime. Even somewhat divorced from its cultural origins, the proverb serves as a poignant basis for Willingham’s commentary on conformity, political manipulation and state violence. A catchy melody backed by Trahan’s lap steel runs throughout.

“When I had first moved to Athens, GA, in 1994, I finally felt like my awkward gawky self had found a place that I truly fit in,” Willingham says. “A lot of the art and music community in Athens, at the time, embraced the most

eccentric among us. Older townies referred to Athens as ‘The Isle of Misfit Toys.’

“Athens still retains a lot of this vibe with some of us, despite the suburban sprawl that has spilled out here from

and host of JOKERJOKERtv.

Although “The Nail” is the album’s premiere release, many strong songs pepper Dim Watts’ debut album. The album’s sixth song, “Open and Carry,” comes to mind. In a way only a writer like Willingham can, he deftly and compassionately approaches the subject of members of American society who believe it necessary to carry a firearm in public. “I can almost feel the weight pulling down at your side,” Willingham sings in the chorus, backed by his raspy nylon string guitar.

Although many of the songs on the album address social and political issues, it’s done so in a way that blends seamlessly with the respective song. Over it all, Willingham’s distinctive voice shines through, an honest voice dripping with backyard Athens spirit and the sentiments of outsider folk.

The fourth and fifth songs, “Swells of Sounds” and “Introlude,” demonstrate the members of Dim Watts’ strengths as composers. Each consummate professionals on their respective instruments, the quartet flexes their sonic muscles in the slow but grand “Swells of Sounds,” and provide a brief but powerful instrumental reprieve before the record is flipped. Side two of the record features possibly the best song on the album, “Phantom Train,” a character-driven story song about a conductor’s experience with a ghostly locomotive. It’s atmospheric, possessing a complex mood that stands out from most songs on the album.

Atlanta,” says Willingham. “However, trying to navigate rigid workplaces, as well as creeping authoritarianism in the U.S. of A, has had me ponder a lot of the difficulties of trying to make it as a unique human being. We square pegs have it hard sometimes.”

On “The Nail,” Willingham sings, “The tree branch got turned into a gun/ It didn’t want to be a weapon, but then it became one,” evoking images of childhood arsenals that teach us from a young age of our ability to impress images on the world through the supreme authority of violence. The song’s accompanying music video was filmed on the art trail of Mux Blank, a multidisciplinary artist, performer

Eye Two Three will be released on Nashville’s Cleft Music label on vinyl, CD and streaming. Dim Watts is slated to play an album release show at Buvez on Saturday, July 22, with shows in Atlanta, Gainesville, Nashville and more to be announced. The release show will also include performances by Don Chambers, W8ING4UFOS (members of Smoke, The Jody Grind, Follow For Now, etc. from Atlanta) and Tierney Tough (member of The Pauses from Gainesville, FL). f

WHO: Dim Watts, Don Chambers, W8ING4UFOS, Tierney Tough

WHEN: Saturday, July 22, 5 p m (doors), 6 p m (show)

WHERE: Buvez

HOW MUCH: $10

LONEY JOHN HUTCHINS

If You’re Checking for Me

TYL3R DAVIS’ NEW ALBUM REFLECTS ON BUILDING A MOVEMENT

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

Asa music hub, Athens often becomes home to musicians in surrounding areas that lack its quantity of bars, venues and musician-oriented culture. Although Atlanta is also close in proximity, its music scene can be daunting or have more barriers to entry, especially in its oversaturated hip-hop community. Over the last two years, hip-hop artist, musician and engineer Tyler Davis, stylized Tyl3r Davis, has made Athens an extension of his home, and the community has embraced him back.

Born and raised in Gwinnett County, Davis owns a recording studio, 333 The Studio, in Winder. Four years ago Davis officially started running the studio as his full-time job and base of operations with studio assistant Angie Carbajal. However, the 30-year-old entrepreneur’s life of music started young, first engineering at age 16, and before that playing in a rock band in middle school. His love for rhythm led him to rapping in high school, with influences like Mac Miller, Kanye, J. Cole and Drake.

Davis first started playing bars and open mics in Athens around age 18, often frequenting the open mic at New Earth (now Live Wire) with a friend. They would play an acoustic set harmonizing on choruses while Davis would rap the verses, and it was apparent at the time that hip hop was not receiving the same love as other genres. Then, after an incident when Davis was jumped in the city, he wasn’t fond of Athens. However, Davis says that he appreciates the love the city has shown him now, and that his story here has come full circle.

“The first venue that I booked and did myself was Live Wire. It was right after COVID, when they first opened back up. I was like, ‘You know what? I’m going to just do it.’ I put the money up at the time, and was like, ‘Man, let’s just see what happens.’ And it worked out,” says Davis.

On July 7, Davis released a 14-track album titled If You’re Checking for Me, which he says represents where his “past and present kind of meet.” For the first time, Davis decided to make this project autobiographical in nature and provide insight into the person behind the rapper persona of Tyl3r Davis. It tells the story of his path leading up to now, but with a comfortable acceptance of where he’s at rather than a sense of bitterness from an angry artist.

“It might come from the development of the business and, you know, I’ve been doing it for so long that I’m happy where I am now,” says Davis. “This album, I really feel like I stepped out of my shell and really got to write my story.”

Different from past albums, Davis decided to step back from producing most of the beats and focus on being an artist. He notes that collaboration was key, and it shows from the variety of features on this album. New Jersey artist Chris Patrick appears on the track “Activated,” and California rapper Westside Boogie is on the single “Hieroglyphics,” which has already hit 150,000 streams on Spotify (in com-

soon to be released, but pulling together the vision, working out travel, and trial and error of hiring the right videographers created a bump in the road.

“How many times are you going to get hit in the face and keep going? You know what I mean? I feel like at so many points, I could have just been like, alright this is enough. But, you know, it’s worth it in the end,” says Davis.

Also featured on the album are two female artists whom Davis met as clients at the studio. After working together in that capacity, Davis said they “vibed really well,” and he felt like he already “had some stars in [his] back pocket.” KaMahri and Carson Jo Hayes are two of several clients who have become closer to Davis more as a team who learn from one another and share resources, although not yet a label.

One of the elements that sets 333 The Studio apart is Davis’ dedication to hospitality and ability to put himself in the artists’ shoes to create a better marketable product. With a work history in hospitality and customer service before starting the studio, Davis says, regardless of how cliche it may be, that you have to treat people how you want to be treated. Executing this core value, the studio has attracted clientele from out of state as well as across genres, from reggaeton and bachata to rock and audiobooks.

So what is the significance of the number 3 in everything Davis does? There are many layers to that, but ultimately it’s a product of synchronicity that ties his spirituality into his work. At the age of three, Davis’ grandfather passed away. His grandfather, Ned Davis, was a prolific steel guitar player who notably played with Eddie Rabbitt and Jerry Lee Lewis. Then Davis’ basketball and baseball number was always three. At 16, already a significant time period when he picked up engineering, he began seeing “333” all the time, to the point that people around him also noticed it and started associating him with the number.

parison to the album’s impressive 200,000 streams already). Davis says these two artists appeared on his Spotify Wrapped for the previous year, and he decided, why not shoot for the stars and reach out to artists he really enjoys to feature on the album?

“It was definitely the hardest thing that I’ve ever accomplished,” says Davis as he recalls how easily Westside Boogie got on board but how difficult it was to get all the pieces together. After sending an email requesting the feature, Westside Boogie DM’d Davis within six hours, then after not getting a reply, called the studio directly to get to work. It was at his suggestion that the two shot a music video for the track,

“Every time I saw it, it was a reminder to keep going,” says Davis. “I’ve had people that come here because the number brought them here… This one girl was like, ‘I came here because this is my spirit number. God told me to come here. It’s tattooed on me.’ You know what I mean? I’ve heard it the least five times.”

For Davis, it’s something to believe in a world where that’s a constant struggle. Through his journey, he’s viewed his music as a diary, and he’s ended up where he needed to be. But for all the contentment he expresses in this album and for his current life, make no mistake that Davis’ brain is always laser-focused on the next move. Up to this point, he’s established a solid brand and base, and he’s ready to launch. f

YONAH WIENGES

live music calendar

Tuesday 18

Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for ’70s power pop melodies.

Ciné

8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

Live Wire

Tiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com

KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music. State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 4–13), $15–17. botgarden. uga.edu

THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.

Wednesday 19

Athentic Brewing Co.

7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com

WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT

Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.

Creature Comforts

Brewery

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

CARNIVAL BARKER No info available. (6 p.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Georgia Theatre

Rooftop

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

GEORGE SHINGLETON Nashville

artist straddling the line between outlaw country and Southern rock.

Porterhouse Grill

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrill athens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Thursday 20

Ciné 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE

A.M. Rodriguez hosts a new monthly series with stripped down performances and behind-thescenes stories. Tonight’s guests are Reverend Hylton (Atlanta) and Amie Bradley of Newport Transplant. Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

DONKEY PUNCH Raucous, longrunning local hard-rock band.

LAST RESPONDERS A ’77 style punk band from Portland. Hendershot’s

8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens. com

JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice. Every Third Thursday.

Nowhere Bar

9 p.m. www.facebook.com/Nowhere

BarAthens

SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams. Southern Brewing Co.

6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.

Friday 21

40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

GRASSLAND Six-piece “Amerigrass” band with classical organ, double bass and jazz guitar and a jazz-folk-pop-bluegrass sound.

NORMA RAE Athens-based Americana band who focuses mainly on the tales and perspective of a Southern woman and lead singer of the band.

THE PINX Atlanta-based four-piece psychedelic rock and roll band with a sound from the South.

ATHICA Sonic Space. 8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athica.org

OHMU Winston Parker’s ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.

IHLYATT Experimental sound and visual artist Josh Anderssen creates abstract electronic performances using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated by various effects.

Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

CORY WELCH Atlanta-based musician from the band Davis and the Love. Welch will play on the patio.

Buvez

7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ darkentriesathens

DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk and industrial.

Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

DINNER TIME Atlanta indie rock.

CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.

Foxglove Plantbar

6 p.m. www.facebook.com/wet

meadows

WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.

Georgia Theatre

7 p.m. (doors). 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com

LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative

folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.

CLOVER COUNTY Local singersongwriter whose wandering, country-tinged sound is inspired by soft indie-pop.

Hendershot’s

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/AdamHoodAthens

ADAM HOOD Singer-songwriter with a Southern sound that’s equal parts country, soul and American roots music.

TRISHA ADAMS Acoustic soul with a smooth and gravelly jazzblues style vice.

Buvez 5 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook. com/buvezathens

DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.

W8ING4UFOS Multi-instrumental, experimental four-piece group out of Atlanta.

CAMP AMPED JULY FINALE

Young musicians in Nuçi’s Space Camp Amped program show off what they’ve learned.

Orange Twin Summer Jam. 4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (show). $15. www.orangetwin.com

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and

www.facebook.com/theworld famousathens

PONS Brooklyn no wave trio with glam, noise and post-punk tendencies.

MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious. (8:20 p.m.)

NU11 Post-punk band from Athens.

Tuesday 25

Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for ’70s power pop melodies.

Ciné

8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.

Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. (doors). www.flickertheatreand bar.com

LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.

STYROFOAM WINOS Nashville folk rock.

WINSTON BARBE Local songwriter and audio engineer.

Wednesday 26

40 Watt Club

7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com

KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS Psych-pop musician with his accompanying band from Philadelphia.

Nowhere Bar

9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook. com/NowhereBarAthensGA

THE UNKNOWN Four-piece alternative rock band from Snellville.

VFW Post 2872

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872

RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND

Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Saturday 22

40 Watt Club

Classic City Wrestling: True Believers. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt. com

FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. Tonight’s sets will be played in between wrestling matches. Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

WADE NEWBURY Local singersongwriter who plays guitar and drums for various bands.

Bishop Park

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers market.net

DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)

ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)

Boutier Winery & Inn 8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com

NOTHIN NU BAND Covering anything but new music.

TIERNEY TOUGH Multi-instrumentalist and frontwoman of the indie rock outfit The Pauses.

DIM WATTS Psych-tinged folk group led by Jim Willingham (Old Smokey, Ham1). Album release show for Eye Two Three! Flicker Theatre & Bar 7 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $16. www. flickertheatreandbar.com

RECESS PARTY A glittery, messy collage of rock, funk and alternative. ROHNA Alternative indie rock band from Tampa, FL.

THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, ’60sinspired sound.

THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country.

Innovation Amphitheater Nashville in GA. 6 p.m. (doors). 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovation amphitheater.com

AXEL RASMUSSEN Energetic singer-songwriter with a Southern sound.

THE BRADLEY BROTHERS

Southern pop rock and blues group.

TONY GARMON Statham, GA based singer-songwriter with country undertones.

JACOB HACKWORTH Three-piece modern country act.

No. 3 Railroad Street

7 p.m. www.3railroad.org

HENDERSON/WILLIAMS Don Henderson and Henry Williams play music from many generations and genres.

Nuçi’s Space

5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org

Circulatory System.

NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw Riot Grrrl-inspired punk sound that’s a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.

KYM REGISTER + MELTDOWN

RODEO Transgressive and distorted country music outfit based in North Carolina that places queer storytelling at the forefront.

NANA GRIZOL Literate, heartfelt folk-punk band led by former Athenian Theo Hilton. Celebrating Theo’s 40th birthday and the 15th anniversary of Love It, Love It.

Sunday 23

Boutier Winery & Inn

Wine Down in the Winery. 3–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com

DOC LYNWOOD Songs on keyboard and guitar.

Creature Comforts

Brewery

3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer. com

LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon. The Globe 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ woodygarrison808

WOODY GARRISON AND FRIENDS Local singer-songwriter is joined by John Miley, Zach Wright, Robert Bell, Mike Flynn and several other musicians.

Monday 24

The World Famous 9:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band who has expanded its original folk and country concentration.

Ciné

9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

GOODBYE RANGER Phoenix-based blissed-out ambient pop confections with shoegaze overtones.

PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed “salt rock” band from Athens, now with trumpets.

JOE ORR BAND Local power pop with eclectic elements of synthpop and funk.

Creature Comforts Brewery

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket. net

DEEP ROOTS Southern rock covers. (6 p.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Georgia Theatre Rooftop

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

GOOD LOOKS Country-influenced indie rock quartet from Austin, TX.

Porterhouse Grill

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrill athens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits. f

Pons will perform at The World Famous on Monday, July 24.

event calendar

Tuesday 18

EVENTS: Tiki Taco Tuesday (Live Wire) Enjoy craft rum, delicious tacos and fine cigars with live music by Kinky Waikiki. Every Tuesday, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www. livewireathens.com

EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market and Garden (Athentic Brewing Co.) Vendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

FILM: Tuesday Night Film Seminar (ATHICA) The four-part seminar

“The Rise of Documentary Filmmaking from the 1960s to the Present Day” will focus this night on clips from the film two-headed cow facilitated by Bill Cody. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

KIDSTUFF: YA Bracelets (Bogart Library) Learn how to make cool bracelets out of groovy embroidery floss. Supplies provided. Ages 13 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

Wednesday 19

ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

CLASSES: So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur? (ACC Library) This class will teach the essentials of business registration and setup. Prerequisites may apply. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.thenewapproachmarketing.com

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Homegrown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

COMEDY: Hendershot’s Comedy (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Every third Wednesday, 8 p.m. www. hendershotsathens.com

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net

GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: LEGO & Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) Young engineers can drop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

MEETINGS: Athens Reparations Action (Athentic Brewing Co.) Learn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies on members of the Black community in Athens. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

THEATER: Plays in Progress Series (ATHICA) There will be a staged reading of St. John of Suburbia, a new screenplay by John P. Bray, with opportunities for feedback and conversation afterward. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Thursday 20

ART: Third Thursday Pop-Up (tiny ATH gallery) Flat File Print Shop will present a group exhibition curated by Amanda Burk. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

CLASSES: Yoga in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

EVENTS: Diamond Hill Farm Stand (Athentic Brewing Co.) Vegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhill farmathens.com

EVENTS: Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Midyear Event (The Winterville Auditorium) Enjoy live music, tours of the restored Marigold Auditorium, tours of the town on the newly updated trolley, and food and drink pairings. 5–7 p.m. $50. www.athensga.com

EVENTS: A Grown Woman and Man Game: Part 2 (Ciné) The UPLIFT Seminar Series will present a panel discussing ways to help the African-American community who may be dealing with mental health issues and acceptance. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.dlhandyfoundation.org

EVENTS: Holy Fire Reiki Meditation & Ceremony Circle (Serenity Attunement) Recalibrate your body, mind, heart and soul in a group healing circle. Registration required. Third Thursdays, 6 p.m. $22. www. serenityattunement.com

EVENTS: Classic City Roller Girls Spelling Bee (Trappeze Pub) Join for happy hour and participate in a spelling bee. Sign-ups close at 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. (spelling bee). $10 suggested donation. www.

classiccityrollergirls.com

GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

GAMES: Rock ’n Roll Trivia (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com

KIDSTUFF: The Bean & Bear Variety Show (Bogart Library) Enjoy puppets, magic, jokes and stories. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org

KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Reading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk and Book Signing (ACC Library) Author Jen B. Larson will discuss her book Hit Girls: Women of Punk in the USA, 1975-1983 with Georgia author and drummer Jessica Handler. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.avid bookshop.com

MEETINGS: KnitLits Knitting Group (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Every Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

THEATER: Playwriting Workshop Showcase (ATHICA) Hear staged readings of scenes and short plays by playwriting workshop students while enjoying refreshments. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

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CLASSES: Dementia Caregiver Workshop (Athens Community Council on Aging) Join social workers from Piedmont Healthcare Sixty Plus Services to learn about the types and stages of dementia along with helpful resources. 8:30 a.m. $20. www.accaging.org

CLASSES: Help I Yarned (Bogart Library) Learn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

EVENTS: One Night Stand: A Sexuality Powerpoint Party (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) A monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7:30 p.m. www. revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Online: Tyche’s Games) Learn how to play a new RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

KIDSTUFF: Meet & Play (Bogart Library) Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Art & A Movie (Bogart Library) Enjoy drawing, popcorn and an old-fashioned horror movie screening. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Grand Slam (Lay Park) This summertime program includes

games, giveaways, guest speakers, life enrichment activities, music, refreshments, sports and more. Registration required. Ages 11–17. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/ grandslam

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ART: Artist Talk (Lyndon House Arts Center) Charmaine Minniefield will discuss her exhibition “Indigo Prayers,” featuring painted works celebrating movement, dance, ritual and the history of the ring shout. 2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/ exhibits

CLASSES: Podcasting Workshop (ATHICA) Students will learn how to tell stories through podcasting with Aaron Strand. Registration suggested. 2 p.m. $40. www.athica.org

EVENTS: Peach Cobbler Contest (West Broad Farmers Market) During the West Broad Farmers Market, amateur bakers are invited to compete in a peach cobbler cooking contest and a first-place prize. 12:30 p.m. FREE! https:// linktr.ee/wbfm

GAMES: Day of Board Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Bring your pals and try some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tyches games.com

OUTDOORS: Walk Into Wellness (Dudley Park) Each walk in this summer series will focus on a different health topic, inviting people to meet up and get moving together. Registration required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

PERFORMANCE: True Believers (40 Watt Club) Classic City Wrestling presents a night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by Five Eight. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–25. www.40watt.com

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ART: Sunday Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) This drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection and is led by museum docents. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

EVENTS: Tea Dance (ATHICA) Enjoy fellowship and networking with a dance demonstration by Eva and Jarius Elarbee, light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $20. www. athica.org

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

Monday 24

CLASSES: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Athens Community Council on Aging) McKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Mondays, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-members). abarefoot@ accaging.org

EVENTS: Monday Marigold Market (100 North Church Street) The market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2

p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/marigoldmarket

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FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) An American woman travels to Indonesia to learn black magic, but when a witch promises to train her, she gets more than she bargained for in Mystics in Bali. 8 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/BadMovieNight

GAMES: Monday Trivia with Erin (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

GAMES: Game Night (Rabbit Hole Studios) Play board games like chess and Catan, systems like Wii and PlayStation, and outdoor sports. Every Monday, 7–11 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios.org

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: STEM Baseball (Bogart Library) MLB Players STEM League is a baseball-inspired program that brings to life the energy of the sport through a board game. For upper elementary and middle school. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart

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EVENTS: Tiki Taco Tuesday (Live Wire) Enjoy craft rum, delicious tacos and fine cigars with live music by Kinky Waikiki. Every Tuesday, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www. livewireathens.com

EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market and Garden (Athentic Brewing Co.) Vendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

FILM: OLLI Summer Film Festival (Ciné) This weekly film festival sponsored by OLLI presents The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. FREE! (OLLI members), $6.50 (general public). www.athenscine.com

FILM: Tuesday Night Film Seminar (ATHICA) The four-part seminar “The Rise of Documentary Filmmaking from the 1960s to the Present Day” will focus this night on clips from the film Jacksonville’s Deadly Gang Wars facilitated by Bill Cody. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. athica.org

GAMES: Lunch and Learn New Games (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge

with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

KIDSTUFF: Tween Trivia (Bogart Library) Vote to pick out trivia topics and test your knowledge. Enjoy snacks and earn prizes. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org.bogart

LECTURES & LIT: Mystery Book Club (Bogart Library) Penny Mills leads a conversation about this month’s book, Mary Robinette Kowal’s The Spare Man. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

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ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Homegrown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and more. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

GAMES: Music Bingo (Athentic Brewing Co.) Win prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: LEGO & Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) Young engineers can drop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

MEETINGS: Film Athens (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Meet and network with people in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.). 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

THEATER: Plays in Progress Series (ATHICA) There will be a staged reading of The Best Little Old Folks’ Home in Georgia, a new screenplay by Bowen Craig, with opportunities for feedback and conversation afterward. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org f

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the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

ArtATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a platform to connect creatives with patrons. Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. athenscreatives@gmail.com

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The upcoming exhibition “Rescue: Waste and Redemption” seeks artists who transform industrial byproducts into artworks or craft objects. Artists whose practice involves the use of environmentally conscious processes or materials are encouraged to apply. Fill out online form. Deadline Sept. 20. Exhibition runs Apr. 6–June 1, 2024. www.accgov.com/7345/

Call-for-Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Winterville Cultural Center) Submit up to three images by email that interpret the theme “anticipation” for a chance to win an award of $200. Deadline Sept. 11. Reception held Sept. 28. Exhibition runs through Nov. 20. $15 entry fee. wacartshows@ gmail.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) Artists are invited to submit up to three contemporary works in any media exploring or referencing “surface,” this year’s theme for the 2023 juried exhibition. Fill out the online form. Deadline Aug. 31, 11:59 p.m. Exhibition runs Oct. 14–Nov. 19. www.athica.org

CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS (Lyndon House Arts Center)

Artists, artist groups and curators can submit proposals for original exhibition ideas. Artists can also submit images of their work for consideration in larger group or themed shows organized by the center. Proposals will be reviewed Sept. 20, 11:59 p.m. www.accgov.com/6657/

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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. jokerjokertv.com/submit

MUSEUM MADNESS (Georgia Museum of Art) As part of the museum’s 75th anniversary celebration, an art competition pits 64 works from its collection against one another to see which will emerge as the people’s favorite. Vote in person. Winner announced Nov. 5. www.georgiamuseum.org

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. www. accgov.com/7350/Open-StudioMembership

Auditions

SWEENEY TODD (Quinn Hall at Memorial Park) Athens Creative

art around town

ACC LIBRARY’S BOUGE GALLERY (2025 Baxter St.) Sandy Creek Nature Center presents “50 Years: Inspired by Nature” with artwork by David Hale, Margret Agner, Will Eskridge, Susie Criswell and 26 other artists. Through Aug. 20.

ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Nancy Everett’s solo show “Classic Inspirations” includes paintings that celebrate Athens and the Southeast. Through July.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) Artist-in-ATHICA presents a month-long residency by the Georgia Fine Arts Academy. Activities include workshops, presentations, performances and more. Through July.

ATHENTIC BREWING CO. (108 Park Ave.) Emma Knapp and Peyton Bailey present “The House is a Wreck,” an exhibition of individual and collaborative works from both artists as well as an immersive space. Through Aug. 12.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Exhibit A” features paintings by Teresa Abel, an Athens-based artist who works with oils and cold wax to create abstracted views of the natural world. Through Aug. 25.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) Classic Gallery 1 shares “Flourish,” an exhibition of artists inspired by the botanical world including Dallis Foshee, Mary Mason Sams, Marisa Mustard and Zahria Cook. Classic Gallery 2 shares “Works by Bess Carter,” a series of brightly painted interior spaces.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Spaceball Entertainment presents artwork by affiliated members in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Through July.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) In “Sky Hopinka: Lore,” the artist layers imagery, sound and text to center personal perceptions of Native homelands. Through Sept. 24. • “Where Shadows Cross: Photography by Jim Fiscus. July 22–Oct. 8. • “Southern/Modern” explores themes of social issues, urbanization, religion, the environment and artists’ colonies through the artwork of Southern artists working between 1913–1955. Through Dec. 10. • “In Dialogue: Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in

Theatre will host auditions for the musical. Auditions Aug. 7–8. Performances run Nov. 16–19 at the Morton Theatre. act@accgov.com

Classes

AQUA AEROBICS (Memorial Park)

Aqua aerobics is a low impact exercise that includes a variety of stretching, limbering and weight routines set to music. Classes are offered through July 29 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. $5/class. 706-613-3580

ART CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “Joy of Metalsmithing: Spinner Rings with Sylvia Dawe.” July 25–27, 1–4 p.m. $170-220. “From the Heart and Soul: Collage with Eileen Driscoll.” Mondays, Sept. 11–Oct. 2, 12:30–3 p.m. $160–210. “Beginning & Intermediate Pastels with Ann Dodys.” Tuesdays, Sept. 12–Oct. 17, 1–4 p.m. $160–210. “Intuitive Painting with Eileen Driscoll.” Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $160–210. www.ocaf.com/courses

BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of classes include “The Art of Chain Making” (July 29 or Sept. 16), “Basic Tong Making” (Aug. 5 or Sept. 2), “Basic Blacksmithing” (Aug. 12, Sept. 9 or Oct. 7), “Forge a Tomahawk” (Aug. 19 or Oct. 21), “Forge a Firepoker” (Aug. 26 or Sept. 23) and “Forge a Bottle Opener” (Oct. 28). Classes run 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

BOTANICAL SKETCHBOOK (The Winterville Center) Nicole Bechill leads a 12-week class focused on drawing botanical inspired art. Begins Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $120. www.wintervillecenter.com

CHAIR YOGA FALL SESSION (The Winterville Center) This 12-week session promotes deep breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Begins Aug. 7, 9:10–10:10 a.m. $120. wintervillecenter@gmail.com

COLLAGE FROM THE HEART & SOUL (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Use a variety of colors, textures, images, photos and mediums to express yourself. Participants will learn the fundamentals of composition, line, color and more. Mondays, Sept. 11–Oct. 2, 12:30–3 p.m. $160 (members), $210 (non-members). www.ocaf. com/courses

DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Saturday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. richardshoe@gmail.com

INNOVATION BOOTCAMP (UGA Delta Innovation Hub) Entrepreneurs in hospitality can learn the fundamentals of building successful startup teams, funding sources, effective branding and marketing strategies, and more. Sept. 18–Oct. 30. research.uga.edu

INTUITIVE PAINTING (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Explore your inner creative voice through painting. Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $160 (members), $210 (non-members). www.ocaf.com/courses

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVENINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your relationship with difficult thoughts and

Paris.” Through Feb. 11. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3, 2024.

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

HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) Nirvinyl Album Art presents “A Brief History of Nirvinyl 2015–2023.” Through late August.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “Resilient Civic and Musical

Life: Ware-Lyndon House Enslaved and Descendant Stories” includes a film; reading room of books relevant to the African-American experience in art, music and heritage; and a visual timeline relating a fuller and more truthful story of the property and its inhabitants. On view Thursdays–Saturdays. • Collections from our Community presents Nena Gilreath’s collection of toe shoes. Through Oct. 7. • “Love.Craft Athens” is a two-part exhibition of artworks created by the crew of Love.Craft Athens, a nonprofit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities. Ceramics are on view through Oct. 7. • “Story as Jewel: Metalworks by Charles Pinckney” shares jewelry and small sculptures made from metal, stones, bone and wood. Through Sept. 1. • “Paradigm Shift” by Margaret Morrison is a suite of seven large oil paintings exploring Caravaggio’s dramatic staging and lighting. Artist talk Aug. 24, 6 p.m. Through Sept. 1. • “Indigo Prayers: Works by Charmaine Minniefield” are large painted works contemplating ancestral memories of resistance in response to both contemporary and historic acts of erasure. Gallery Talk July 22, 2 p.m. Through Sept. 1.

• “Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” by Jackie Dorsey honors the legacies of musicians such as Big Boi, Emily Saliers, Mike Mills and Vanessa Briscoe Hay. Through Sept. 1. • “Mythical Reality: Paintings by Lois Thomas-Ewings” depicts dancers and Black mythology. Through Sept. 1. • “Georgia Theaters: A Ballad Surrounding the Proscenium” features photographs by Brandon Narsing of empty theaters during the pandemic.

Through Sept. 1. • “The Fables” by Kristin Roberts consists of illustrations inspired by Aesop’s Fables. Through Oct. 7. • “Sanctuary: Works by Mary Engel and Cheryl Washburn” combines works by two artists who share a passion for animals. Through Oct. 7.

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

“Menaboni’s Birds” is a collection of paintings by Georgia artist Athos Menaboni. Through July 29.

emotions. Email for the Zoom link. Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net

OPEN/COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Sangha Yoga Studio at Healing Arts Centre) Uma Rose leads a meditation designed to guide participants into stillness and silence. Mondays, 4–5 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.healingartscentre.net

PETANQUE CLUB OF ATHENS (Athens, GA) Weekly games are held every Wednesday. Email to participate. RSVP to attend a free Monday intro class, 10–11:30 a.m. athenspetanqueclub@gmail.com, www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite. com/play

PUBLIC DANCE (The Studio Athens) Beginner Rumba lessons followed by DJ’d waltz, swing, salsa, tango etc. Every fourth Saturday. 7:30–10 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (non-students). www.gmdance.com

QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION

TRAINING (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s hosts free monthly QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention sessions for anyone interested, not just mental health professionals. The next training session is July 26, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Nuçi’s also offers free training for businesses and organizations. qpr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org

SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for Cuban style salsa dance classes. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $10. gwyneth. moody@abby-kacen

SUMMER SCENE WORKOUT (work. shop) In this series of classes, participants will work on building scenes based in reality, believable characters, listening and reacting. Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. $30/week. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS

CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts)

Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoakmartialarts@gmail.com, www. liveoakmartialarts.com

YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution is a multipurpose mind-body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices. Check website for upcoming classes and programs. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are

MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest)

“Bud Lee Picture Maker: Photographs from 1967 to 1972” spotlights the Florida-based photojournalist and artist through his work for national publications. Closing reception Aug. 24, 4–6:30 p.m.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville)

“Myth, Magic & Mystery” features 40 works interpreting the theme by 33 artists including Barbara Odil, Rich Panico, Sylvia Dawe, Claire Clements, Margaret Agner, Cheryl Washburn, Susan Pelham and more. The annual “Members Exhibition” highlights artists who support the gallery through 125 works in a variety of media. Through July 28.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave)

“Camera and Canvas” is a collaborative exhibition featuring nature photographs by Chuck Murphy paired with paintings by Babs McDonald, an individual in stroke recovery who uses painting as a therapeutic modality. Through Aug. 12.

TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) “Cash 4 Life” presents works by Al Freeman, Tyson Reeder, Jennifer Rochlin and Adrianne Rubenstein. Closing reception July 30, 5–7 p.m.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “It Goes to the People: 75 Years of Free Inspiration at the Georgia Museum of Art” includes historical records, photographs and other memorabilia that traces the growth of the official state art museum. Through Aug. 26. • “The Fourth Grade Project” is a sample of photographs by Judy Gelles, who interviewed and photographed over 300 fourth-grade students all over the world. Through August. • “House Party” explores Athens’ house show history through photos and artifacts from The Green House on Milledge across from Taco Stand, The Landfill, Spillage, The Lounge, Saint Mary’s Church, The Ultramod Compound and others. Through December. • “HBO at 50: The Rise of Prestige Television” highlights some of the groundbreaking programming created by and aired on HBO with items selected from the Peabody Awards Archive. Through May 2024.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.)

“Encounters” features artwork in different media by Linda Gilbert and Hilda Kurtz.

WINTERVILLE LIBRARY (115 Marigold Ln., Winterville) Emma Torrence shares prints depicting the natural world. Amy Jackson uses acrylics to paint diverse subjects from sleeping cats to sailing ships. Through July.

Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for

“Exhibit A,” a solo show of paintings by Teresa Abel, is currently on view in the ATHICA@Ciné Gallery through Aug. 25.

offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, beginner, gentle and other styles. Check online calendar for weekly offerings. www.letitbeyoga.org

YOGA WITH CAITLIN GRIFFIN (555 Research Dr.) Community yoga classes are offered three days a week. Check website for details. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. $5–25 suggested donation. www.celestial griffin.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

Help Out

MULTIPLE CHOICES BOARD MEM-

BERS (Athens, GA) Seeking a new board member for Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living, a nonprofit agency of disability advocates serving individuals throughout a 10-county area of Northeastern Georgia. Call for information. 706850-4025

SEEKING MENTORS (Athens, GA)

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s End School to Prison Pipeline Program seeks community members to support and mentor students who are experiencing bullying, have been suspended/ expelled, or need to complete court-ordered service hours. www. aadmovement.org

Kidstuff

ART CLUBS (K.A. Artist Shop) Draw, paint, collage and create during weekly Art Card Club meet-ups. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (pre-teens), 6:30–8 p.m. (teens). Drawing Club for Pre-Teens and Teens, taught by local artist Holly Hutchinson, is held Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Nov. 15, 5–6:30 p.m. $25/drop-in, $200 (10-session pass). kaartist.com

ATHENS FOREST KINDERGARTEN

(Contact for Location) Now enrolling children ages 3-6 for fall. AFK is a cooperative preschool that aims to develop initiative, persistence, interdependence and empathy. www.athensforestkindergarten.org

KIDS IMPROV WEEKEND (work. shop) During this two-day improv camp, students will learn the fundamentals of improv comedy. Activities include lessons on scene work, games and a graduation performance. For ages 10–14. July 29–30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $120. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

REPORT CARDS REWARDS PRO-

GRAM (Athens, GA) Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in Athens-Clarke County can take a copy of their final report cards to a Leisure Services pool or splash pad during aquatics season for rewards. All A’s or E’s guarantees a free summer pool pass. All A’s and B’s or E’s and M’s is good for 10 free swims. 706-613-3589

SWIM LESSONS (Athens, GA)

Swim lessons for children ages 3 and older are offered at Heard Park, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park pools. $33–50/ session. The ACC Leisure Services’ Kinderswim program for 5-year-old children is free. www.accgov.com/ myrec

TEEN SOCIAL JUSTICE YOUTH

JOB & TRAVEL SUMMER CAMP (Athens, GA) Ages 13–16 will participate in professional development, field trips, career mentorship, activism, financial literacy, invest-

ment lessons, college preparation and more. Students will be paid $10/hour for 5–10 hours a week. Program runs through July 29. www.aadmovement.org

Support Groups

ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com

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

ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (Athens, GA) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. 706-424-2794, dlwahlers@ gmail.com

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

MENTAL HEALTH PEER RECOVERY GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Participants support each other through life’s challenges by sharing from their skills, experiences and proven coping mechanisms. Newcomers welcome. First Tuesday of the month, 4–6 p.m. pr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org

NEW PARENTS AND INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals. Babies and children of all ages are welcome. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.byyourleave.org

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (24th Street Clubhouse) Learn to stop eating compulsively or curb other unwanted food-related behaviors. Every Tuesday, 12 p.m. FREE! Text: 678-736-3697

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

PROJECT SAFE (Family Protection Center) Project Safe hosts a support group for survivors of domestic violence. Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m. www. project-safe.org

RECREATE JOY (Sunny Days Therapeutics) Nuçi’s Space hosts a recreational therapy support group. Improve coping skills and self esteem while reducing depression and anxiety through adaptive yoga, games and leisure education. Sixweek sessions. Wednesdays, 5–6 p.m. tinyurl.com/rnvuhesa

RECOVERY DHARMA (Athens

Addiction Recovery Center) 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.athensrecoverydharma.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. athensdowntownsaa@gmail.com

SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT

GROUP (Oconee County Library)

Created by and for socially anxious young adults. Meets every other Sunday. Contact for meeting information. Jake@avoidendsnow.org, www.avoidendsnow.org

SUPPORT GROUPS (Integrity

Counseling & Personal Development) ICPD offers several support groups. “LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Group” is offered for ages 18–30. “Survivors of Suicide Loss Group” is offered the first Wednesday of every month, 7–8 p.m. “Veterans, Dependents & Caregivers Benefits Resource & Claim Assistance Group” is offered the first Saturday of every month, 9–10 a.m. www. integrityofjefferson.com

Word on the Street

ATHENS BEER TRAIL TROLLEY

TOURS (Athens, GA) A new trolly tour will provide transportation between six local breweries: Akademia, Athentic, Creature Comforts, Southern Brewing, Terrapin Beer and Normaltown Brewing. Tours run every Thursday and Friday from 3–9 p.m. www.athenstrolleytours.com/ beer-trolley-tour

FALL ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will offer a variety of arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events this fall for all ages. Online registration begins Aug. 5 for residents and Aug. 7 for non-residents. www. accgov.com/myrec

MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS

(Margo Metaphysical) Monday Tarot Readings offered 1–5 p.m. ($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

PUBLIC POOLS (Multiple Locations)

ACC Leisure Services operates four public pools at Heard Park, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park. Bishop Park is closed this season for renovations. Pools are open through July 30. Check website for hours. www.accgov.com/pools

RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Weekly events include Open Mic (Tuesdays, 7–11 p.m.), Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 7–11 p.m.), Seventh Generation Native American Church services and community potlucks (Sundays, 11 a.m.), and Drumming and Song Circle (Sundays, 3–5 p.m.). Wednesday Yoga (5 p.m.) is followed by Meditation and Integration (6 p.m.). Events are free or donation based. www.rabbitholestudios.org/ calendar

VHS DIGITIZATION (Athens, GA)

Brad Staples (of the Athens GA Live Music crew) is seeking previously recorded concerts and events on VHS, VHSC or DVDs to digitize and archive on his YouTube channel, VHS or Die (@vhsordie3030). Original recordings will be returned, and credits and dates will be included in the online video description. Digitization services are free. Contact for details and to coordinate shipping. bradley. staples88@gmail.com

WORK.SHOP (160 Winston Dr.) Open rehearsal and performance space for theater, comedy, dance, classes and events. $10/hour. lisayaconelli@gmail.com, www. workshopathens.com f

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REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR RENT

2BR/1BA, 900 sq. ft. W/D, lawn care. $1700/month. 285 Savannah Ave. Athens, GA 30601. Call for more information: 678-698-7613

2BR/1BA house near downtown, across from the Greenway. Open floorplan, $1400. Call for more information: 706-202-0533

House, 3BR/2BA in Normaltown. Central heat/air. Apartment, 2BR/1BA. Furnished. Washer/dryer. Wi-Fi. No smokers, pets. Calls only! 706-372-1505

Get Flagpole delivered to your mailbox!

It can be for you or a pal who just moved out of town. $55 for six months or $100 for one year. Call 706-549-0301 or email front desk@flagpole.com.

FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS

Exercise tilt board, relatively new, in perfect shape. $100. If interested or for more information please call 706247-0667

YARD SALES

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY HANOVER SUBDIVISION YARD SALE! (Behind Ga Sq Mall) For more information, call or text 706-549-2866 or 706-296-7740

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

VOICE LESSONS : Specializing in older (50+) beginners and intermediates. Gift certificates available. Contact stacie.court@ gmail.com or 706-424-9516.

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.athens schoolofmusic.com, 706543-5800.

MUSIC SERVICES

Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428.

JOBS

FULL-TIME

Join our growing team of well-paid, motivated, hardworking individuals. Junk South offers starting pay of $15/hr + tips (totaling $22+/hr). Learn more about Junk South at www.junk south.com and text us at 706-424-4389.

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

Residential contractor seeking carpenters and helpers. Competitive pay based on experience, paid holidays, no experience needed for entry-level positions. We are willing to train on the job, transportation is required but nearly all of our jobs are within Athens. Send inquiries to songster construction@gmail.com

RubySue Graphics is hiring for an entry-level design position. Working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop on Macs is a must. Printmaking, drawing and illustration experience a plus! Must have a strong work ethic, willing to learn on the job and be able to collaborate with people. Hours are M–F 9 a.m.–6 p.m., hour lunch break. Pay is based on experience. Please submit a website/ portfolio & resume to jobs@ rubysuegraphics.com

OPPORTUNITIES

Seeking hair stylist for booth rental downtown Athens. Includes: utilities, booking software, stylist station, chair, mirror and shampoo station. Contact salon220 athens@gmail.com

Flagpole ♥s our advertisers!

PART-TIME

Join a diverse, inclusive workplace and get paid to type! 16–40 hours, M–F. NEVER be called in for a shift you didn’t sign up for. Must type 65+ wpm. Make your own schedule and work independently with no customer interaction.

Starts at $13 with automatic increases. www.ctscribes. com

NOTICES

MESSAGES

All Georgians ages 6 months & up are eligible for COVID vaccines, and ages 5+ are eligible for boosters! Call 706-3400996 or visit www.public healthathens.com for information.

COVID testing available in West Athens (3500 Atlanta Hwy. Mon–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. & Sat., 8 a.m.–12 p.m. At the old Fire Station near Aldi and Publix.) Pre-registration is highly encouraged! Visit www. publichealthathens.com for more information.

FLAGPOLE HAS NEW MERCH. We have a new rainbow design & a cassette design, and both can be bought as a sticker, too! Shirts = $20, Rainbow stickers = $2, Cassette stickers = $3. Stop by and get yours today!

Need old newspapers for your garden? An art project? How about a new puppy? No matter your need, we have plenty here at Flagpole! Call ahead and we’ll have a crate ready for you. Please leave current issues on stands. 706-5490301

by Margie E. Burke