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Tom Ellis Announces Candidacy for District Five County Commission
added on 06/30/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Tom Ellis announced his candidacy for Athens-Clarke County Commission (district five) today. Ellis moved to Athens in 1993 and graduated from Terry College of business in 1998. Tom specializes in quality and thoughtful in-fill and historic preservation, where he has received five historic preservation awards from the Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation. Tom lives ...
Forget the Popcorn—We Brought Five and Ten dessert! Girls Night Out at the movies.
added on 06/10/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Cheri and I have wanted to see the movie Sex and the City 2 for a few weeks. Never mind the content, which—minus a few scenes—was actually tamer than previous SATC episodes. We wanted to see the fashion! My roommates Kiel and Annalise joined in the fun as well. We brainstormed what could make this girls night out special and decided to indulge in some of Athens’ fi...
Spotlight on Preservation, Part 2: 160 Cohen Street
added on 02/03/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Next up on our Spotlight on Preservation is surprisingly, a new construction. This home, and the eight that surround it, were all built to honor the heritage of the mill houses around. Tom Ellis, the builder, wanted to build houses that have the same feel as the surrounding houses and do not dwarf them. In 2006, Tom purchased the land from the Killian family. It w...
Urban Sanctuary: An Insider's Perspective
added on 01/29/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Upon hearing the word “spa,” we all think of relaxation—specifically, massage, candles or music may come to mind. But, Athens’ own Urban Sanctuary strives to go beyond just the usual methods to create a peaceful, relaxing environment. In fact, it is so calming that my roommate, who works there, claims she leaves work more relaxed than when she arrived. One’s trip t...
Spotlight on Preservation, Part 1: 648 S. Milledge Avenue and Tom Ellis Construction
added on 01/28/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Picture an old dilapidated house, slowly falling into disrepair. It has tarps draped over the roof and the paint has peeled off in large sections. There is no landscaping in the yard and it sits as something of an eyesore, especially noticeable since it is surrounded by stately, beautiful houses on Milledge Avenue. Today, you won’t find that house. Even though the ...
Sweet Valentine's Gift without all the Sweets: Edible Arrangments
added on 01/27/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
The first time I saw an edible arrangement, I was standing in my grandmother’s house. I could see from afar the bright, colorful fruit arranged cleverly to look like daisies. I was interested. And hungry. Now, the catchphrase “edible arrangement” is fairly common, although people are still curious when you throw it out. What exactly is an edible arrangement? Well, ...
Make Guide2 a part of your wedding experience!
added on 01/24/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
This weekend my sister, an Atlantan, came in town for a friend’s wedding. I was helping her check-in at the Foundry when I spotted behind the counter the adorable out-of-town guests gifts made by the bride, along with the help of plainjane. Inside were old-school bottles of Coca-Cola, Hershey kisses, and a wintery snowflake cookie. And, I could spot that litt...
Richard Leigh, Rob Crosby, and James Dean Hicks: "In the Round"
added on 01/22/2010 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Head out to Athens’ newest hotel and music venue to see three classic Nashville singer/songwriters. The Rialto Club is now offering packages for the “In the Round” show, scheduled for 9:00 on Saturday, January 30th. Among the three songwriters, they have written over 100 top 10 songs during their careers. Cadillac Jack, from Kicks 101.5 FM will ...
An Oasis on Milledge Avenue
added on 12/16/2009 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Cars zoom by the busy corner of Milledge and Broad, but inside Renewal Counseling, located just off of that corner, there is calm. A sound machine creates soothing noises while you wait and a friendly, relaxed décor puts you at ease. “We moved into a house for a reason,” says Justin Shewell, who with his wife, Anastasia, own Renewal and they both offer counseling f...
Another Walk Down Milledge Avenue--The 3rd Annual Tour of Homes
added on 12/08/2009 by Mary Boyce Hicks |
Many people have driven down Milledge Avenue and seen the historic mansions adorned with various Greek letters, but how many—besides the hundreds of girls who go through recruitment each year—can say that they have been inside them? Last Saturday, the Panhellenic sororities opened their homes for the 3rd annual Tour of Homes, benefiting UGAMiracle, one of the large...