2010-06-30
ACC Summer photo contest
Photos should be emailed to mylaneal@co.clarke.ga.us. The submission deadline is July 30. The winner will be announced July 31.
For more information, please call (706) 613-3580 or visit www.accleisureservices.com/july.shtml.
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2010-06-28
2010-06-27
2010-06-21
Athens Music Walking Tour
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Athens Music History Tours
Departing from City Hall / Welcome Center KIOSK
at the corner of Washington Street and College Avenue
- Friday, June 25, 11:00 a.m.
- Saturday, June 26, 11:00 a.m.
- Sunday, June 27, 11:00 a.m.
$10 with AthFest Wristband; $15 without Wristband
Once again the Athens Music History Driving Tour will be led by local ‘scenester’ and former Side Effect, Paul Butchart on the Athens Welcome Center’s Classic City Tours bus. The tour will explore the sights and sounds that cultivated Athens’ rich musical heritage. Paul knows the scene well and has many great stories to prove it. Stops include the Murmur trestle, the “Sidewalk of the Stars,” and Ricky Wilson’s grave. Approximate running time is two hours. The tour will depart from the KIOSK on Washington Street in front of City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of AthFest. Tickets are on sale at the Athens Welcome Center or at the KIOSK.
Space is limited. Call 706-208-8687 for your reservation.
2010-06-18
2010-06-16
The owl that owns itself
2010-06-15
Dock Diving Dogs Coming to Oconee County

Bill Akin of Watkinsville, and president of Dixie Dock Dogs, is very excited about the club hosting the upcoming competition. "This is our first dock diving event here in Oconee County, said Akin. "We're sure it will be a fun time for everyone, people and dogs alike…something for the entire family."
"It's an awesome sport," said Nancy Akin, also of Dixie Dock Dogs. "Our own team of Labrador Retrievers, known as Team 4 Dawg Flite, has been to DockDogs competitions from Florida to Missouri to Ohio to Maryland, and all stops in-between. We are so excited now to share this sport with the Oconee County community."
2010-06-09
Athens Homeless Shelter news & volunteer info
Dear Friend,
The Athens Area Homeless Shelter is in full swing this summer! From enrolling our kids in camps to welcoming new participants to our JobTREC program, we are busy providing vital services to homeless individuals and families in Athens. http://tinyurl.com/382do3f Click here to read our latest newsletter. Inside, you'll find stories about how the Athens community is providing hope to the homeless through their service and support.
One of our favorite stories featured in the newsletter features a local homeless artist that received a gift of hope from a AAHS board member and a local business after he became a victim of a tragic theft. You can also read about our new staff members, including the new AAHS Volunteer Manager. If you are interested in volunteering, please email
volunteer@helpathenshomeless.org any time you are interested in serving.
Our latest newsletter also features a list of community partners and supporters that have made our work possible during the spring months. Check out our supporters! If you know someone that would like to hear about the work of AAHS, let us know! Forward this email to them and tell them why you care about the homeless in Athens and why you support AAHS.
2010-06-07
Genealogy event
and historical societies, on Tuesday, June 8th, 7 - 9 PM, at their regular meeting place:
Peoples Financial Center
Betty Jo Maddox Room
76 Broad Street
Winder, Georgia
Come and see what good bargains you can find!!! Hope to see you there!
For more information contact Sharon Smith-Taylor at 770-867-9083, or
email: sharonsmithtaylor@yahoo.com
2010-06-06
Anonymous blessing
Anecdotes like these are why I started Athens World, right?
2010-06-04
Athens Pirates Baseball opener
This is a double header against the Ty Cobb Reds. Admission is $5 and 12 & under are free. Come out and support the Pirates!
2010-06-02
Library survey -- your opinion matters!
Thanks very much!