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News Articles: Athens

On Second Thought For Wednesday, August 23, 2017

About 30 years ago, the “Brotherman” comic series paved the way for today’s black comics and superhero movement. Atlanta-based artist Dawud Anyabwile is...

August 23, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

Postcard: UGA's Eclipse Viewing Draws Massive Crowds

On Monday, the University of Georgia hosted an eclipse viewing party at Sanford Stadium. Over 15,000 people showed up in the stands to watch the day...

August 23, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Ryan McFadin

On Second Thought For Tuesday, August 22, 2017

It’s been two weeks since the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The violence there renewed conversations about race relations, and...

August 22, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 3 more
Caesar and his fellow apes prepare to cross a moral Rubicon in War for the Planet of the Apes.

UGA Professor Helping Make Hollywood's Apes Sound More Authentic

For years, we’ve seen gorillas come to life on the screen, in everything from “Planet of the Apes,” to “Congo,” and “The Jungle Book.” However, these...

August 08, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Sean Powers

Georgia's Senior Health Care Crisis

A recent report puts Georgia 41st in the nation for its quality of senior health. According to America’s Health Rankings Senior Report, that’s two slots...

July 27, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Sean Powers
Dan Horowitz, left, and Mike Mantione, right, of the band Five Eight.

Athens' Five Eight On New Album And 'Best Guitar Solo Ever'

Mike Mantione said he gets to live out his teenage fantasy, right around the halfway mark of the song "Palace Estates." “It's got the best guitar solo I...

July 19, 2017
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

On Second Thought For Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Federal prosecutors are investigating bribes paid to Atlanta city officials in exchange for business contracts. Two contractors have already plead...

July 18, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 3 more
Drew Kirby of the Athens-based group "Mothers" tells us his picks for the Georgia Playlist.

Georgia Playlist: Drew Kirby of Mothers

Drew Kirby of the Athens-based band Mothers contributes his nominations for our Georgia Playlist . He chooses songs by " The Olivia Tremor Control "...

July 18, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Trevor Young

On Second Thought For Thursday, July 13, 2017

First, last week, Georgia’s public health commissioner was named as the new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention here in Atlanta....

July 13, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • Trevor Young ,
  • and 3 more

On Second Thought For Wednesday, July 12, 2017

First, the battle for voter data is reaching a tipping point in Georgia. Last week, a lawsuit filed in Fulton County Superior Court seeks to overturn...

July 12, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

On Second Thought For Wednesday, June 28, 2017

First, President Trump recently unveiled new trade restrictions with Cuba. We look at how this will impact Georgia’s poultry industry. Joining us is...

June 28, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

On Second Thought For Monday, June 26, 2017

First, walking might be good for your health, but maybe not so good for your safety. Last year, 236 pedestrians were killed in Georgia. That’s a 40...

June 26, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
Roadkill Ghost Choir, Andrew Shepard (center)

Georgia Playlist: Roadkill Ghost Choir

All this week we get additions to the essential Georgia playlist from musicians playing at AthFest over the weekend, June 23-25. Today’s picks come from...

June 21, 2017
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By:
  • Trevor Young and
  • Tony Harris

Athens' Morton Theatre: One Of First African-American Vaudeville Venues

In honor of National Historic Preservation Month , we are visiting historic theaters across the state. Our first visit takes us to the Morton Theatre in...

May 20, 2017
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By:
  • Sean Powers

On Second Thought For April, 20, 2017

Thousands of scientists plan to march on Washington this weekend. We look at how science is changing the world around us. Before he was elected,...

April 21, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee
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