Local business
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Athens-Clarke County
Rising Girlbosses in Athens: Number of Local, Female Entrepreneurs Growing
Around her sixth birthday, Jasmyn Reddicks had her life all figured out. Reddicks grew up in a small rural town where those who attended college experienced an extra dash of social expectations. But instead of becoming a lawyer, doctor or veterinarian, Reddicks opted for an occupation a little bit sweeter.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Farmers and Business Owners Count the Costs of Working Together
As cooler days begin to last a little longer, the obvious signs of spring manifest themselves in blooming flowers, warmer weather and a higher concentration of runners stretching their legs along Milledge Avenue. In the outdoor eating area at Big City Bread on Finley Street, diners enjoying the mild evening…
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Athens-Clarke County
Son Shares Journey of Taking Over Athens’ Marvin’s Shoe Service from Father
Tony Walsh is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Athens-Clarke County
Books for a Bargain: An Independent Bookstore Settles Comfortably in College Town
Normal Books is an independent bookstore on Prince Avenue, providing the Athens community with books at bargain price. Mae Eldahshoury is a senior majoring in journalism.
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Athens-Clarke County
Heat that Sticks Around: How Climate Change is Affecting Athens Businesses
Mae Eldahshoury is a senior majoring in journalism.
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Athens-Clarke County
Unconventional Small Business Strategy: Athens Skate Shop Gets Creative
Sebastian Uhde is an Athens native and owner of Earthcruzerz longboards. His shop opened last April and has been growing ever since — bringing in new customers like Jesse Conrad. “It was awesome. Sebastian was super helpful and it was really nice of him to make some time,” said Conrad…
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2016 Election
Local Business Owners Weigh in on 2016 Election
Georgia was just ranked the best state in which to do business for the 4th year in a row. On Wednesday, Site Selection announced its annual rankings for the most “business-friendly” state. This makes the economy an even bigger election issue here. Many small businesses worry about the effects of the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Business Changing its Locations in Athens
ATHENS, Ga- One business in Athens is on the move. Half Moon Outfitters will be relocating to Prince Avenue and taking over the empty New Way Cleaners building. Half Moon manager Chad Hall says he’s looking forward to having five times more space than they currently have. He says all…
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Athens-Clarke County
Automatic Saturday To Save Weaver D’s
Weaver D's holds "Automatic Saturday" to support the business.
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Food
Popular Restaurateurs Begin New Endeavor in Five Points
ATHENS, GA- From the same team that has brought Athens, Georgia popular eateries such as Last Resort Grill and Five & Ten comes Cinco y Diez, a new restaurant with a unique combination of flavors.