Category: Athens

Jeff’s 5 Things on Uncle Fletch

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Originally posted in jeffweinstein.com

1. Athens is the home of the hamburger. Thank you Uncle Fletch.

2. If you will it, it is not a dream. A few dedicated people decided to breathe life back into the hamburger festival and made it happen. You know who you are, thank you. Thanks also to our amazing sponsors.

3. Corny is still king. Dunk your head in ketchup with WhataGuy, eat too many Big Macs, race around the square after eating Sonic hamburgers, get dunked in Walmart pickle juice or moo like a cow does at Mooyah, it’s all good. We love it.

4. People will cook burgers. Who doesn’t want to be the world hamburger champion? I know I do.

5. Our goals were met. Have over 20 cook teams, have more than a 1000 people attend and make people want to have the festival again next year. Triple Check. Game on for 2015.

What’s your take?

AHS Teacher Hemann Selected as ‘Educator of Distinction’

Athens High School teacher Jessica Hemann, left, was named an ‘Educator of Distinction’ after being nominated by her former student, Eloisa Peredia. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)
Athens High School teacher Jessica Hemann, left, was named an ‘Educator of Distinction’ after being nominated by her former student, Eloisa Peredia. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)

By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist

Two years ago during an out-of-town UIL meet, Eloisa Peredia sat at a table with her pre-AP chemistry teacher, Jessica Hemann. The two struck up a conversation and, Eloisa recalls, she felt a camaraderie.

“She was the only teacher who understood me,” said Eloisa. “Not only that, but she’s an awesome teacher.”

Skip forward two years. As a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), Eloisa received a letter from the society seeking a nomination for an outstanding teacher. Student members have the opportunity to submit the name of an educator who has made “the most significant contribution to their academic career.” Eloisa, now a senior, immediately thought of her favorite teacher. As a result, Ms. Hemann was selected by the honor society in August as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. Continue reading “AHS Teacher Hemann Selected as ‘Educator of Distinction’”

Humane Society Official Thanks Council Members for Help

wpid-wpid-city-of-athens-4-color-logo.jpg-150x139.jpegBy Michael V. Hannigan

Isn’t it nice when things seem to work out?

After several weeks of friction over the City of Athens’ annual contribution to the Henderson County Humane Society, the conversation took a much more pleasant tone Monday night.

Longtime Humane Society official Norma Lambert thanked council members Charles Elliott, Joe Whatley and Tres Winn for meeting with the Humane Society and “opening a dialogue and discussion.”

Speaking to the council during its regular meeting Monday, Lambert said, “That getting together changed our whole outlook.” Continue reading “Humane Society Official Thanks Council Members for Help”

New Painting Classes at The Color of Ideas

20140215_160453The Color of Ideas Community Arts Center (TCOI), located just off the Square at 207 E. Tyler Street, announces a new Beginners Acrylic Painting Class! Led by local artist, Jerome Thompson, the new class will meet every week on Thursdays, beginning this week, Sept. 18, from noon to 3 p.m. (If there is enough interest Saturday Classes will be added.) The cost for Jerome’s three-hour painting class is only $20/class. The cost of painting supplies (brushes, acrylic paint set, pad of watercolor paper – all available at Walmart) is under $30. Enrollment is open, meaning you can join the class any time throughout the coming year.

If you are looking for something new and fun to do, as well as an opportunity to make new friends, don’t let this opportunity pass you by! No painting experience is needed at all. Bring a friend and give painting a chance!

To sign up (or ask questions), call 903-880-3005 or drop by TCOI Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon!