Preacher Green’s: Homestyle on the East side
When A.S. Green Sr., also known as “Preacher Green,” bought land in 1956, he planted the Green Acres seed, a
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The director’s cut: James Ponsoldt behind the scenes
Filmmaker and screenwriter James Ponsoldt was meant to portray raw existence. After graduating from Cedar Shoals High School in 1997,
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A Palestinian perspective: Q&A with Reverend Fahed Abu-Akel
Reverend Fahed Abu-Akel is a Palestinian Arab Christian who grew up in Kafr Yasif, a village 25 miles northwest of
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A Jewish perspective: Q&A with Rabbi Eric Linder
Eric Linder is the current Rabbi at the Congregation Children of Israel (CCI) in Athens, Georgia. Prior to becoming their
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Philanthropy Fresh: giving back one dish at a time
In early December of 2023, co-owners Michael Dermer and Kenneth Brown opened their third Philanthropy Fresh Cafe and Grill, located
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Making a Movement: Charter schools come to Athens
The first charter school, City Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota, was founded in 1993 by a group of teachers. 31
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Classic City Marathon takes its mark
Throughout the years, Athens has hosted numerous races including the AthHalf, the New Years at Noon 5k and the Firefly
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Tommy Valentine’s legacy— from writing history to preserving it
Known for his advocacy for historic preservation, Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine had an eventful East Athens upbringing. Having
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Trivia around town: answers to Athens trivia
For those with a creative side, Athens plays an excellent host to all genres of music, movies, art and even
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Fusion foods: a blend of cultures
Fusion food can be traced back to the beginning of culinary history. When cultures blended so did their foods, and
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