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Lauren Floyd has hopes to have a career playing in an orchestra some day, but right now she is currently in a trio called Lineage Percussion. The trio performs in concerts, and competes in national competitions. To learn more about Lauren Floyd and Lineage Percussion check out the video by…

By Shaunteri Skinner Plans for two downtown construction projects will be discussed today at the Athens-Clarke County plans review meetings: The Hyatt Place Hotel and Press Place North Deck. Departments in the local unified government will talk about plans for site construction and renovations projects on the agenda for today. This…

By: Blis Savidge It’s the most festive month of the year, but there’s more to December than just Christmas and Hanukkah. Here are some of the more obscure December holidays celebrated around the world. \t Feast of St. Nicholas and Krampussnacht: In parts of Europe The Feast of St. Nicholas…

By: Ellen Cohen Douglas Spencer successfully balances a full time job with his family and volunteer work in Oglethorpe County. He is the president of Oglethorpe County’s Firefighter’s Association, which is entirely volunteer based.  “I’m very proud to be able to have the opportunity to do this. This is my…

Here are the stories to watch for December 3:   Downtown Parade: Athens will be hosing their annual Christmas Parade tonight. We will have the parade map of you and what you need to know about parking. Reindeer 5K: Project H.O.P.E will be hosting their Reindeer 5K Run this weekend.…

By Jordynn Abernathy Grady College held a dedication to the new lobby area called the Peyton Anderson forum, named afterformer Grady graduate Peyton Anderson. Anderson was a publisher at The Macon Telegraph and The Macon News, among his many other accomplishments. Tom Johnson, who was mentored by the late Anderson, says it means…

By Richard Banton Athens commissioners will hammer out the upcoming fiscal year’s goals and objectives in late January. The move comes after a heated meeting last night that saw the commission split on whether to postpone the adoption. The budget’s goals and objectives guide the year’s operating budget, determining where…

By Abby Jessen The owner of East West Bistro in Downtown Athens disappeared last week, taking everything of value from the restaurant. The items taken are worth more than 9 thousand dollars. “He just disappeared,” remarks previous owner Renee Middleton. The restaurant has been closed since owner Joe Yan ran…

By Sammy O’Brien   Undefeated Prince Avenue Christian High School hosts Eagle Landing Christian Academy this Friday in Athens for the state semi-final match. The winner of this game will head to the state championship game in the Georgia Dome on Dec. 12. The Chargers knocked out the Wolverines two of the…

Once a standout wide receiver for the Georgia football team, Justin Scott-Wesley is now pursuing a career in the music industry. Number 86 on the field, he was a major piece of the Bulldogs offense during the 2013 season; having huge plays versus both South Carolina and LSU. Scott-Wesley’s 2013…