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Ladies at the University can now earn money while keeping herpes at bay. The University Health Center is conducting a study involving women aged 18-30 to create a herpes vaccine. "We're doing a trial to prevent herpes," said Lynn Allmond, a nurse practitioner in the family medicine department at the Medical College of Georgia, which is responsible for the study. … 1 Comment
All Tommy Hurley said he wanted was a free T-shirt, but he ended up winning a brand new car. On Nov. 25 at the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech football game Hurley, a junior from Macon, noticed Pontiac was holding a drawing and giving away free T-shirts. "That's all he really wanted," Hurley's mother, Toni, said, even though the top prize was a new, custom G5. … 0 Comments
Tuesday, February 13th: The corner of Washington and Hull Streets was known as the "hot corner" for the black community in the early 20th century. The Morton Building, Samaritan Building and Union Hall housed black businesses including professional offices, poolrooms, barbershops and undertakers. … 0 Comments
John and Julie Adams received the letter on Feb. 5. A printed copy of the jail booking report from the Clarke County Sheriff's Web site with the name Christina Anne Adams and her charges - lights required, underage possession of alcohol and a DUI - circled was mailed to their home in Hull. … 53 Comments
A female student told Athens-Clarke County Police she was sexually battered Sunday morning, according to the police report. The victim said she was downtown with friends Saturday night. She reported leaving downtown at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in a taxi with a friend. … 0 Comments
Wednesday, February 14th: Two prominent black doctors practiced in Athens during the early 20th century. Dr. Ida Mae Johnson Hiram was the first black woman licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Georgia. Dr. William H. Harris was the founder of the Georgia State Medical Association of Colored Physicians, Dentists and Druggists. … 0 Comments
Tuesday, February 20th: Francis Hall Johnson, born March 12, 1888, was a native Athenian who became one of America's most renowned black musicians. Johnson played and taught violin, was a member of a Broadway orchestra and founded the Hall Johnson Choir. His choir, one of the Harlem Renaissance's most famous musical groups, experienced success in the U. … 0 Comments
Monday, February 5th: Monroe Bowers "Pink" Morton, born in 1856 to a slave woman and wealthy white man, became a prominent figure in developing Athens. In addition to being the second black man to hold the position of the Athens postmaster, Morton constructed many buildings downtown, including the Morton Building and Theatre, a popular venue for entertainment performances, state meetings and graduations. … 0 Comments
University President Michael Adams met with members of the editorial board at The Red & Black offices on Baxter Street Wednesday afternoon. Listen to audio clips from the discussion. … 0 Comments
