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"The Other Side of the Story"

Melvin Hall Talks About Life Out of Prison and Off of Drugs

The words of one local ex-con and former addict who's straightened out.

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Athens News And Views

Prying into the meanings of last week’s ACC Commission vote on federal block grants… and other news.

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Down the Drain

Notes on the legislative session that was.

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What’s Up in New Development

Exploring one big lesson from the recent charrette in Potterytown: preserving both the cultural and natural history of local river corridors and their old mill villages. Plus, activity on the final portion of the Chase Park warehouse complex.

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Two Kinkades, Both Alike in Dignity

Notes on Art in Society

What’s Wal-Mart trying to say?

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The Dark Side

Can our nation tolerate a call to be better?

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News & Views You Can Use

“Block Grant” Funds Moved in a Split Commission Vote

Details on the bombshell vote from last week’s ACC Commission meeting.

Questions on Wages Aired at Anti-Poverty Meeting

OneAthens steams ahead, and living-wage activists keep up their chant.

Water Rate System to Change in July

The new rate structure has finally been voted in. Don’t expect big changes to your bill unless you’re a big water-waster.

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From You

Proposal

Is there any way to make the legislative session less insane? This guy’s got a point: it’s worth asking, at least.

On Crises

A reader wonders: Can history really teach us any useful lessons about humanity?

RE: NBAF Response

Grady Thrasher of FAQ, Inc. fires back at UGA officials.

Can Obama Dunk?

The big question?

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Of The Week

Be Green, Lick Your Plate Clean!

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Raspberry, Kirk, Smudge, Gus & Wilson! They're all cats!

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