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Watkinsville's John Wes Townley apologizes for DUI in return to racing

Return to be made to racing by Georgian | The Augusta Chronicle

Former Mayor’s grandson, Univ. student passes away | The Red and Black

Former Mayor’s grandson, Univ. student passes away | The Red and Black

Great Oconee Clean Up: Part 1

Great Oconee Clean Up: Part 1

Authority keeps drought restrictions; raises cost to fish | Online Athens

Authority keeps drought restrictions; raises cost to fish | Online Athens

Highway 441 commuters can expect delays | Online Athens

Highway 441 commuters can expect delays | Online Athens

TONHS Official Announcement Forwarded by Fred

From: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Date: March 27, 2012 9:14:59 PM EDT To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com Subject: TONHS Official Announcement Forwarded by Fred Reply-To: Fred Johnson ilovehighshoals@yahoo.com TOWN OF NORTH HIGH SHOALS FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 BUDGET REVIEW AND ADOPTION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC DISCUSSION:   The Town of North High Shoals will conduct a public discussion on April 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m at Town Hall for the purpose of developing a city budget for July, 2012 – June, 2013.  All citizens are invited to participate in the discussion and to provide written and oral comments concerning the FY2012-13 budget. PUBLIC HEARING :   The Town of North High Shoals will conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed budget at Town Hall on May 21 at 7:00 p.m.   The Mayor's Recommended Budget will be available for public inspection after May 1 on Mondays and Tuesdays at Town Hall and on the town's website – www.northhi

Rose Creek Stewardship

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Melissa is gearing up for another clean up in one of the most pristine and beautiful corners of the county. From: Melissa Steele mechanted757@gmail.com Date: March 27, 2012 2:24:44 PM EDT Subject: Rose Creek Stewardship SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 15, 2:00 pm  Rose Creek Stewardship Roadside and Creekside litter pick up as a part of THE GREAT OCONEE CLEAN UP!  Stay tuned for more details.

Paving on 441 from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Paving on 441 from Oconee County Georgia Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Julie Kirkindoll (3-25-12) - MainStreetNewsObits

Julie Kirkindoll (3-25-12) - MainStreetNewsObits

‘Black and Bleu’ Chris Brown, Rihanna Sandwich Chef Has No Regrets

‘Black and Bleu’ Chris Brown, Rihanna Sandwich Chef Has No Regrets : The Georgia chef behind the controversial “black and bleu” sandwich that pokes fun at Chris Brown and Rihanna said he’s “not afraid” of what he did and has no regrets. “I was not trying to make a joke of domestic violence, just bringing light to...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Get First View of SPLO...

Oconee County Observations: Oconee County Commissioners Get First View of SPLO... : Pond in Herman C. Michael to be Drained John Gentry, director of the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department, last week gave members ...

Facebook flub means trouble for local restaurant | Online Athens

I really think they need to quit opening their mouths except to eat at this restaurant. Chops and Hops tops their opening flub by further inflaming the local rage firstly with the "well we shall sacrifice the celebrity special altogether" approach to try and quell the uproar. Somehow that backfired. The "we are victims, too" tact seemed to stop the tide of anger momentarily, but now the "we are just taking a playful poke at a really bad guy" rings a little hollow (or at least a little too late) at this point where ABC News television and the New York Times are preparing stories. Facebook flub means trouble for local restaurant | Online Athens

The Chris Brown-Rihanna burger dedication dust up at Chops and Hops goes full on viral

So now I have been Facebook-accused by an alleged local comedian of extorting money from Chops and Hops because of their staff members' somewhat insensitive comment dedicating a ground prime rib sandwich to singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. I did suggest as a remedy to a ridiculous situation of their own doing making a donation to Team 6 of Athens Dancing with the Stars, and the restaurant management decided to make a sixfold increase and donation to this group that will ultimately go to Project Safe. I think most intelligent individuals involved are savvy enough to make the best out of a bad situation, but let's review some of the more salient points, shall we? It is a whole lot easier to destroy a restaurant's reputation almost overnight than it is work hard for years building up confidence and trust with a neighborhood and city. Leave tweeting, texting, and Facebook posts to those who have some sort of realistic idea of the potential ramifications of what they post an

Volunteers set sights on world record for bone marrow registry | Online Athens

Volunteers set sights on world record for bone marrow registry | Online Athens

Why Democrats need a Barack Obama campaign in Georgia

Why Democrats need a Barack Obama campaign in Georgia

Ashford Manor expands downtown Watkinsville presence | Online Athens

Ashford Manor expands downtown Watkinsville presence | Online Athens

Chops and Hops removes Chris Brown, Rihanna ‘black and bleu' sandwich  | accessAtlanta

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Few minor details incorrect in the story, this was a "celebrity special" sandwich and not on the menu per se, and "Bon Rappetite" is a pseudonym for a hip-hop foodie author/restaurant(?) But the dust up and blow up was fast and furious from Friday when the actual special was featured, and the Saturday detonation on Facebook, and then this story. I do hope some good comes of this, perhaps a better understanding of the public's distaste for poorly written kitchen descriptions, the fact that we are generally past the acceptable comedic racial humor (except on aging and dated Richard Pryor recordings).  Here is the original post in all its crude and unvarnished glory: Well we were going to do @TimTebow today but decided to trade for a sure thing this week. Instead @chrisbrown, @rihanna and us teamed up for a award winning celebrity sandwich. Put your hands on this caribbean black and bleu sandwich. Caribbean spiced marinated sliced ribeye blackened then look out