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Why would production companies and streaming networks turn a commercial into a TV show or a feature-length film? Have they run out of ideas? Did they not learn their lesson from the failures of the 2007 sitcom “Cavemen,” which is based on the Geico caveman commercials, or the 2018 film “Uncle Drew”? Apparently not. AppleContinueContinue reading “TV Review: Ted Lasso”

After finishing The Yellow House, the debut memoir from Sarah M. Broom, there was a deep-seated feeling of dread that fell over me. Not because I didn’t want the story to end or because I had to collect my thoughts about it and write a review (maybe a little bit), but it’s because I don’tContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Yellow House“

As I scanned the online menu of the downtown Athens diner Clocked!, there was one thing for certain: I was ordering a burger. I haven’t had one in ages and it helps that the majority of the menu is chock full of them. But also, you can’t really go wrong with a burger. It’s oneContinueContinue reading “Food Review: Clocked!”

Matt Mewbourne won’t be seen at his booth at the Athens Farmers Market or in his brick-and-mortar store in Monroe, Georgia, for the time being. For most nonessential business owners in the local community, Gov. Brian Kemp’s statewide “shelter in place” order that was put in place on April 2 to combat the spread ofContinueContinue reading “Monetizing a passion: Matt Mewbourne finds success with sustainable candle business“

As the doors of precincts across Athens-Clarke County opened at 7 a.m. on Nov. 3, there was a rush of voters that produced some wait times. After that, voters trickled in throughout the day at a much slower rate than poll workers were expecting as Election Day  Mary Songster, the poll manager of the ClarkeContinueContinue reading “Athens poll workers discuss smooth, uneventful Election Day“

Athens Downtown Development Authority board member Drew Dekle loves the trees that adorn downtown Athens but understands why some of them must go. The towering greenery will be back, but first Athens-Clarke County must address structural problems that have plagued East Clayton Street for more than two decades.  “At the end of the day, whetherContinueContinue reading “Painful but necessary: Athens-Clarke County making progress with East Clayton Street Improvements Project after delays“

Depth is crucial to any winning sports team, and the Georgia women’s tennis team has a plethora of talent throughout its nine-person roster. The Bulldogs have started 9-0 in the duals season, including an impressive run through tough competition, like No. 1-ranked North Carolina, to capture the ITA indoor national championship on Feb. 12. OnContinueContinue reading “Depth in ‘the pit’ helps Georgia women’s tennis to elite early-season heights”

In late March, Georgia outfielder Ciara Bryan hit a home run in four straight games — the first time a Bulldog has done it since 2014. Bryan combined for just three home runs in her first two seasons at Georgia, but has hit eight already in her junior season. She wasn’t always a home runContinueContinue reading “Putting it together: How Georgia softball’s Ciara Bryan tapped into her power at the plate”

n the 2017-18 season, Cortni Emanuel and Kendall Burton started in all 61 games. This season, the Bulldogs will miss the two seniors’ presence on and off the field. The key outfielders combined for 152 hits and three errors over the course of their senior season and brought many invaluable talents and personalities for Georgia.ContinueContinue reading “Georgia softball looks to fill void left by 2 strong seniors”