Blog Topic: Wrath of God

In the Loop: The Icepocalypse Is Upon Us

By Blake Aued | February 12, 2014 4:40pm

It's about to get real, y'all.

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Grub Notes: Where to Eat (and Drink) During the Icepocalypse (now with Thursday update)

By Hillary Brown | February 12, 2014 11:22am

If you were not among the throngs treating local grocery stores like a cloud of locusts, and you somehow missed planning for the Snow/Ice/Sleetpocalypse that is now upon us, what can you do to fill your belly and get your drink on? Here are the places we know of that are open Wednesday.

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Homedrone: What Are Your Favorite Snow Day Songs?

By Gabe Vodicka | February 11, 2014 2:24pm

Since we're all stuck inside for the next 36 hours and probably beyond that, we might as well listen to some good tunes together. Feel free to post YouTube links to your favorite snow-day/ice-storm songs in the comments after the jump. We'll choose our favorites throughout the storm and throw 'em in our video playlist.

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In the Loop: School Closings Friday, Feb. 14

By Blake Aued | February 13, 2014 6:33pm

The following schools will be closed Friday, Feb. 14. Check back for updates.

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In the Loop: This Ice Storm Looks Really Bad

By Blake Aued | February 11, 2014 6:14pm

The worst of the two winter storms coming through Georgia today and tomorrow is expected to hit north and east of metro Atlanta—including Athens, according to the National Weather Service.

Athens and points north can expect up to two inches of snow today and an additional two–four inches on Wednesday, along with a quarter- or half-inch of ice.

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In the Loop: Athens Transit Service and Other Stuff That's Canceled Because #Snowpocalypse

By Blake Aued | February 12, 2014 9:01am

The following events on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 13 have been cancelled or postponed. Check back for updates.

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In the Loop: UPDATE: Trucks May Be Detouring Through Athens During the Ice Storm

By Blake Aued | February 11, 2014 11:18am

Trucks headed to Atlanta might be rerouted through Athens during the ice storm that's expected to hit North Georgia tonight.

Public Safety Commissioner Mark McDonough said his department is considering two alternate routes for trucks that ordinarily would be passing through Atlanta (not those that are making deliveries in Atlanta): U.S. Highway 441 and U.S. Highway 27, which runs along the Alabama state line.

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In the Loop: UGA, CCSD Opening Late Thursday

By Blake Aued | January 29, 2014 9:33pm

Athens will probably not look like this Tuesday.

The Weather Channel predicts a 60 percent chance of snow in Athens Tuesday afternoon. (The National Weather Service pegs the odds at 70 percent.) Both say we'll get less than an inch.

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In the Loop: This Is Only a Test

By Blake Aued | September 17, 2013 10:57am

Athens-Clarke County and the University of Georgia are testing their emergency alert systems today.

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In the Loop: Trayvon Martin Solidarity Rally Tonight

By Blake Aued | July 14, 2013 2:30pm

A Trayvon Martin solidarity rally is planned for 6 p.m. today at the Arch.

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