Malcolm Montgomery
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Library Helps Teens, the Environment with Reused Prom Clothing
When looking for something to wear to prom, many popular retailers, such as Macy’s, Nordstrom or Amazon, may come to mind. But for teens in Athens, there is another, more unique venue: the Athens-Clarke County Library. In 2017, the Teen Services Department of the Athens-Clarke County Library began hosting its…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Repair Café Tackles Climate Change By Repairing Items, Attitudes
When Steven Armor’s retro-inspired space heater stopped blowing hot air, he immediately looked for a solution. The heater was only four or five months old, and still under warranty. Armor, however, wasn’t happy with the way the manufacturer of the space heater handled warranty claims. In order to get a…
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Athens-Clarke County
African-American Heritage Pathway Marks Athens Landmarks
Local historians are hoping to shine a spotlight on several lost and forgotten landmarks in Downtown Athens. They hope this effort helps preserve and communicate some of the rich and complex history of African Americans in the Classic City. In November, the Athens Downtown Development Authority, in collaboration with the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Area Pagans Advocate for Freedom of Religion
A woman invites a group of her closest friends to spend a Wednesday evening together at her house in the woods. They are not spending the evening indoors watching TV or sharing a meal. Tonight the focus is on an important religious ceremony they will hold outdoors. Members of the…