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Athens-Clarke County
Workout at Athentic Brewing Company Shows Creativity, Community Focus During Pandemic
“May I take your order?” Kimberly Wise asked the group after they finished their exercise. Roughly 20 people came to Athentic Brewing Company for the “Treat Yourself: Pound and Beer” event on Sunday. Using bright green drumsticks, participants mirrored the motions of fitness instructor Jill Webb as she took…
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In-Depth
Prague Hops to Top of European Travel Destinations
On my third morning in Prague, I popped out of the Manesová Street apartment I was staying in and into the cafe next door for a coffee. As I glanced around the cafe, I was surprised to see a few people drinking pints of beer—it was barely 11 a.m. I…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Solid Waste Department Suggests Bars Change to Cans
Athens Solid Waste Department poses bars to change from glass beer bottles to aluminum cans. The department is offering incentives for bars that will switch. In 2017, Downtown Health and Safety study found glass bottles as a hazards to customers, emergency responders and to solid waste employees. Athens City Government…
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Athens-Clarke County
New Legislation Brewing in Georgia House That Could Change Craft Beer Industry
ATHENS, Ga—Georgia legislators are brewing up new legislation that, if passed, would revolutionize Georgia’s craft beer industry, according to some analysts. The legislation, Senate Bill 85 would remove the decades-old law that requires breweries to sell their beer through distributors and give away their beer on tours. Beer accounts for more…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oconee County May Allow Sunday Alcohol Sales
Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. On the ballot, there will be two ordinances allowing for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic…
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Athens-Clarke County
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Athens-Clarke County
Pints for Philanthropy: Creature Comforts Raises Money for Local Causes
Creature Comforts is collecting more than money from beer. They’re collecting research to see if their involvement with local philanthropies is a success. The study is under the Department of Management at the University of Georgia and began in November. Each month Creature Comforts picks a new philanthropy in the community.…
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Northeast Georgia News
Liquor Sales Could Be Allowed in Oconee County
Athens, GA – Tuesday is the last day to vote on key referendum in Oconee County. The liquor by the drink referendum is one of two bills on the ballot for this election. The referendum would allow sale of liquor in all parts of the county including restaurants and grocery stores (where…
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Athens-Clarke County
Five Things You Need To Know: October 29, 2014
Athens, GA – What does it take to be the one person that makes sure the voting process is fair and accurate? Reporter Michael Foo talks with Athens-Clarke County Supervisor of Elections Gail Schrader to see how ACC will make sure each vote is counted accurately in the early voting and November 4th election. …
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UGA
UGA Organization Spreads the Word about Pollen with Beer
Athens, GA- Without bees, beer would not exist. Terrapin Events Coordinator Jessica Merritt says, “If bees weren’t out pollinating, not only would we not have fruits and vegetables, we wouldn’t have key ingredients for our brews.” Thats the idea behind Pollination Celebration, put on by UGA Bug Dawgs at Terrapin…