The Red and Black

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Crimewatch July 18-July 1

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Crimewatch July 18-July 1

Downtown to enforce increased parking fees

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Downtown Athens Parking System began enforcing increased costs for downtown parking and harsher penalties for parking violations this month.

"On Wednesday, July 1, the price of meters increase[d] from 25 cents per hour to 50 cents per hour," said Laura Miller, director of parking and security for DAPS.

Houts helps lead USA past Great Britain

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia. - Georgia's Ashley Houts scored nine points, dealt out four assists, gathered three steals and connected on two 3-pointer's to help the U.S. National Team reach a 93-59 victory over Great Britain in World University Games play on Thursday.

Fox: Team 'working hard and getting better each day'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the Southeastern Conference poised to reclaim its spot as one of the toughest men's college basketball conferences in the nation, Mark Fox and other SEC head coaches answered questions from the media during the 2009 SEC Basketball Coaches Teleconference.

Georgia golfers earn All-America, All-Scholar honors

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Four Georgia women's golfers earned national honors from the National Golf Coaches Association for the 2008-09 season. Mallory Hetzel and Marta Silva Zamora was tabbed honorable mention All-Americans, while Carolina Andrade and Tess Fordham were named to the All-America Scholar teams.

UGA second in SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll recipients

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Georgia recorded the second-highest number of SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll recipients among the 12 league schools, according to an announcement Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. Georgia had 99 honorees on the list, which is based on grades from the 2008 Summer and Fall and 2009 Spring terms.

Melting Point celebrates with Red, White & Brewgrass

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the beginning, there was Athens, and Athens was the home of indie rock. Then a man named Bryndon said, "Let them be called The Packway Handle Band," and the bluegrass scene began to flourish in that indie rock town. And it was good.

"[It started] in a garden, with three bearded guys each wearing fig leaves and daring each other to drink the water - which was whiskey, it turned out," said Andrew Heaton, the band's fiddler.

VIDEO: Launch of Young Athenians Creative Agency

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Young Athenians, a local creative agency founded by Kim Kirby, kicked off their new company with a launch party held on Barber Street Wednesday night. The party featured local music, art, and food.

Farm 255 holds benefit show for Georgia Theatre

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Over the past week and AthFest weekend, it has been pretty evident something is missing.

Athens lost a celebrated presence, and the community is coming together to try and bring it back.

Next Wednesday, Farm 255 will host a benefit concert to raise money for the staff of the Georgia Theatre.

Miss UGA 2009 named first runner-up at Miss Georgia pageant

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Briana Jewett, Miss University of Georgia 2009, was named first runner-up at the 2009 Miss Georgia Pageant held on June 27 in Columbus, Georgia. The Marietta, Georgia student also received top honors for "Overall Evening Wear." Jewett is an exercise and sport science major at UGA.

Fourth of July: Four spots to enjoy Independence Day

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Staff writer Laurie McGowan highlights four events you can celebrate on the Fourth of July.

Sex in the Classic City: Enjoying the freedom the single life offers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

My name is Brittany Cofer. I'm almost 23 years old. And I'm single. Why is it that a nearly 23-year-old female has to feel like a member of some support group when she proclaims her state of singleness? I, for one, feel it is nothing to be ashamed of. Being single right now is a breath of fresh air after a long period of time when I hung out with someone else's friends, did things someone else wanted to do, and put someone else's wants and needs ahead of my own.