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.

Oconee Hill Cemetery Water Trough

Located at 297 Cemetery St, across from Sanford Stadium

 

 

 Inscription  reads: "A Righteous Man Regardeth the Life of His Beast"

Located at the beginning of the West Hill Section

 

Georgia Theatre - Looking Forward to Live Music

 Georgia Theatre

Athens Music Walk of Fame Part 1

 

 

This awesome public art project was sponsored by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission and the Athens Downtown Development Authority.   I am looking forward to finding all of the markers and sharing them with you in the future.  Click here to see all the inductees.

 

Yesterday in Athens

Tribute to Aimee

Health Science Campus UGA

The Blue Bird Cafe

Downtown

 

 

Public Art

Athens During a Pandemic

Herty Field Fountain UGA Campus

Closed for Now

Chuck's Fish and Five Bar providing free lunches for the people

We will see you soon!!!

A Walk Through Pittard Park

Oconee Hill Cemetery - World War I Monument

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Located at Oconee Hill Cemetery, this monument was dedicated on May 30, 1925.

Inscription reads:   

“That the memory of the men of Clarke County who gave their lives in the World War in defense of their country and to perpetuate its ideals shall live as an inspiration to courage and patriotism. 1914 - 1918.

Chester P. Adair
Harry Allgood
Ed H. Bugg
Howell B. Cobb
William Randolph Epps
Allen R. Fleming
Robert T. Griffith Lieut.
Audley W. Harbin
Troy Harbin
Fred G. Hodgson, Col.
E. Hammond Johnson, Major 
James Loehr
Hal B. McWhorter
H.L. Jewett Williams, Capt.
Arthur K. Williams
Frank L. Walker


Erected by the Auxiliary of the Allen R. Fleming Post 20, American Legion, Athens Georgia, May 30, 1925”

A few notes about the men listed:

Private Chester P. Adair died of pneumonia in Toule, France on September 14, 1918. His body was returned to Athens in 1921. He is buried in Oconee Hills.

Private Harry Allgood was killed in action on July 25, 1918.

Corporal Ed H. Bugg was killed in action in the Battle of Argonne on November 2, 1918.

Howell B. Cobb died of pneumonia at Camp Forrest in Chickamagua on March 7, 1918. He enlisted in January 1918. His marker reads: "First Athens Boy Giving Life in the World War."

 William Randolph Epps was a secretary with the YMCA at Camp McClellan in Alabama.  He died of pneumonia on January 13, 1919.

Allen R. Fleming died on March 19, 1918 when his ship, the USS Manley rolled against the British cruiser HMS Montague. This caused the detonation of Manley's depth charges. 34 men were killed in the explosion. Fleming's body was never recovered. American Legion Post 20 (Athens) is named in his honor.

Robert T. Griffith died on May 9,1918 in Amesbury, Wiltshire England. He a member of the 188th Aero Squadron and was killed in a training accident.

Audley Harbin died on September 27, 1918 of wounds received in the Argonne Forest. He was the brother of Troy Harbin

Troy Harbin died on October 17, 1918 of pneumonia at Camp Hicks, TX.  He was the brother of Audley Harbin. Their father took his own life on August 3, 1922

Colonel Fred Hodgson died on August 5, 1917. West Point Class of 1881. Retired, Oct. 23, 1913 He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

E. Hammond Johnson died on May 18, 1919 from wounds received at St. Mihiel Salient.

Corporal James Loehr died on March 17, 1918 in Epinal, Lorraine France of meningitis. 

Hal B. McWhorter died on October 12, 1918.  He was killed in action in the Argonne Forest.

Captain Henry Lee Jewett Williams  died on June 9, 1918. He was an Episcopal minister. Captain Williams was killed by a German sharpshooter while on observation tour near Albert, France. Prior to the war Captain Williams was the Chair of Greek Language at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Arthur Williams died on January 24, 1918 of pneumonia in Commercy, France. He was a native of Cleveland,GA.

Private Frank L. Walker died on October 9, 1918 of pneumonia at LeMans, France. He was attached to the Motor Truck Company No. 496 of the 421st Motor Supply Train in France.


Please let me know if any of the information I have found is incorrect or if you know any additional information.







 

University of Georgia - Hardman Hall

Located at 201 D.W. Brooks Drive on the campus of the University of Georgia, Hardman Hall was completed in 1918 named after Lamartine G. Hardman who was Governor of Georgia from 1927-1931.  Today Hardman Hall is home to the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.