Strolls Around Athens

 These are some things that I saw while I was taking a break from work. 

 

I always smile when I see these colorful crosswalks. The Rainbow Crosswalks were installed in 2022. They are located at the intersection of College Avenue and  Clayton Street

 

When I was a kid in the 1970s there was a movie theater behind the Georgia Theatre. I have fond memories of watching movies on Saturday afternoons here. It is cool that the owners of the Georgia Theatre still have the sign for the Classic Theater screen on the side of their building.

 

Public art is everywhere in Athens. This fire hydrant is evidence of this.

 

 Come take a stroll in our town. There is something for everyone to see here in Athens.

Athens Music Walk of Fame Part 3

 Athens Music Walk of Fame Inductees

 

 

2021 INDUCTEES

1.   Bob Cole
   
2.    Lo Down & Duddy
3.    Of Montreal
4.    Nuçi's Space / Linda Phillips - take a minute to look at the   website for Nuci's Space. They do great work!
   
5.    Art Rosenbaum  

 
  2022 INDUCTEES

1.    Bloodkin
2.    Tituss Burgess
3.  The Glands
4.   Ishues
5.   Love Tractor 

Dean Rusk Hall - University of Georgia

Home of the Dean Rusk International Law Center. Named after former U.S. Secretary of State and Georgia Law Professor Dean Rusk, the Center has served since 1977 as the international law and policy nucleus for education.

David Dean Rusk was the United States Secretary of State from 1961 to 1969 under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the second-longest serving Secretary of State. Wikipedia

Born: February 9, 1909, Cherokee County, GA

Died: December 20, 1994 (age 85 years), Athens, GA

 

Gameday in Athens - UGA vs University of Tennessee at Martin

Growing up in Athens it was a joy to listen to Larry Munson announce the Georgia games. He was brilliant and his words live on today. This quote is located in the Tate Center on UGA's campus and is part of the opening montage at the stadium. 

The campus at UGA is beautiful this time of year. Many things are in bloom including the Crape Myrtle. 

Tailgating on the lawn in front of Memorial Hall. Dawg fans know how to do it right!!

The University of Tennessee at Martin players. This photo was taken right before the game started. The UT-Martin players and coaches are a class act. It was an honor to meet them. We wish them a lot of success in the rest of their season.

This was my view from the sidelines. A once in the lifetime opportunity. 

And the  highlight of the game for me was meeting Boom, Uga XI. I have always wanted to meet Uga.
 

The Infamous Iron Horse

The Iron Horse

Located on Hwy 15 between Watkinsville and Greensboro. Visible from Road.

Created in 1954 by Abbott Pattison
 

Athens Music Walk of Fame - Part 2

The First 10 inductees into the Athens Music Walk of Fame were:

• The B-52s, 
• Drive-By Truckers, 
• Danger Mouse (Brian Joseph Burton)
• The Elephant 6 Recording Company, 
• Hall Johnson, 
• Neal Pattman, 
• Pylon, 
• R.E.M.,  
• Vic Chesnutt,  
• Widespread Panic.  
  

 

 

 

 

 

Athens Masked Up 1: Godwin

 Located in front of the UGA Science Library is a statue called "Creationism" (1997) better known as Godwin.