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Real Housewives of Athens featuring Alison Abernathy

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Nice people make great neighbors! We were delighted to have the house next door sell to such a cute and fun couple, Alison and David Abernathy. We frequently saw them at UGA games over the years and knew we were fortunate. Alison has incredible taste and style so enjoy her answers as suggestions for new things to try! Name: Alison Abernathy Family: Husband, David ...

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Real Housewives of Athens featuring Parker Middleton

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It is no wonder that our beloved Grady School dean Cully Clark would have such a dynamic development officer! Like Cully, Grady School Assistant to the Dean for Enterprise and Development, Parker Middleton has such energy, enthusiasm and is so engaging. I love that Parker’s title includes the word Enterprise as I see her as so resourceful, active and “...

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Catch the outdoor fun bug! Learning Express coupon included...

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Hugh was cookin' for a cause and it wasn't just Allison's birthday- cooking class benefited Project Safe

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5&10 chef Hugh Acheson and birthday girl Allison Hayes shared the spotlight of the evening with a good cause, Project Safe. Hugh did a marvelous cooking class with the help of his adorable sous chefs. his daughters Clementine and Beatrice. We learned to make pimento cheese, crisp catfish with tomato chutney and lemon sauce as well as a roasted cauliflower sou...

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Real Housewives of Athens featuring Ginger Butts

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Ginger is a hard working career woman and mom! You are just as likely to run into her at an open house for a real estate client as you are with her brood at a UGA ballgame. My husband Vance has known her husband Chris since their days in their fraternity Kappa Sigma and we like them both a lot! Name: Virginia Jackson Butts (Ginger) Family: My husband Chris and th...

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Sarah Schmitt of STUDIO In Athens demonstrates pilates

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I have had the joy of getting started with classical pilates instructor Sarah Schmitt at STUDIO In Athens. It is an incredible lesson in balance. Balance of stretch and strength and stability and stamina. I did a video of Sarah to show you what I have been working on the apparatus called the Reformer. Of course, my tall and lean friend looks much more graceful t...

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2010 Annual Fundraising Banquet for FCA

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The Northeast Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held its 2010 Annual Fundraising Banquet with featured speakers former UGA players Matt Stinchcomb and David Greene at the Classic Center. Comedian Lee McBride had the crowd laughing early on and he mc’ed the event so his humor was trickled throughout the program. We heard from Athens Academy stude...

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Barberitos' 10 year Birthday Party at the Downtown Athens location with live salsa music is from 6-10 Fri. 26th

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In February 2000, Barberitos opened its doors at 259 East Clayton Street in Athens, Georgia. Ten years and 21 locations later, Barberitos is still serving the freshest Tex-Mex cuisine in the Southeast. Behind every great restaurant is a great philosophy. Downing Barber discovered Southwestern cuisine when living in Colorado and traveling through the Southwest. Up...

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Real Housewives of Athens featuring Stephanie Sharp

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Stephanie has been a major mind and influence in my business! She has aided me in the development of both of our websites, Bulldawg Illustrated and guide2athens. I have thoroughly enjoyed our brainstorming and love her ability to work through the depths of all of the things we attempt to tackle online. She is a wiz at what she does. And then she surprises you w...

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The product junkie strikes again! In love w/Aromandina aromatherapy from STUDIO In Athens

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Today I brought home something to cure my winter blues from STUDIO In Athens. (The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski Street, suite 1600) I had my first incredible session of pilates with Sarah Schmitt that left me feeling invigorated and maybe a little taller. Is that possible after one apparatus session to feel taller? Anyway, it feels like it to me! And that is sayi...

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