🥯 The new bagel spot coming downtown

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🍕A Slice Unlike The Rest

If you’re craving a heartier slice, head to Emmy Squared Pizza on Prince Ave. Adding a Detroit-style option to Athens’ diverse restaurant scene, Emmy Squared is worth a stop if you’re looking to switch up pizza night.

🏠 Who Actually Gets the House in a Georgia Divorce?

Most people assume Georgia splits everything 50/50. It doesn't.

Georgia is an "equitable distribution" state, which means a judge divides marital property based on what's fair, not what's equal. The house, the retirement accounts, even the dog can land differently than you'd guess. And property you owned before the marriage, or inherited during it, often isn't on the table at all.

Samuel E. Thomas, a lifelong Athenian and UGA grad, has spent his career walking Athens families through exactly these questions at Samuel Thomas Law.

His take: the biggest mistakes in family law happen before anyone files anything. People move out, drain an account, or sign something in week one that follows them for years, all because they didn't know where they stood.

Whether you're just curious how Georgia law works or you're quietly weighing a real decision, the first step is the same. Get clear on your actual position before you act on a guess.

Every conversation is confidential. Call (706) 546-0999 or request a confidential consult and Sam will tell you honestly what your situation looks like, including if you don't need a lawyer yet.

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🥯 Bagels and Co. Is Coming to Athens

Athens’ breakfast scene is getting a New York-inspired addition. Bagels and Co. is expected to open this fall inside the Rambler Athens, serving Brooklyn-style bagels, house-made schmears, breakfast sandwiches and coffee just steps from UGA.

Read more here.

🚔 Second Arrest Made in Downtown Athens Shooting

Athens-Clarke County police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the July 5 downtown shooting that damaged several East Clayton Street businesses. Markavion Gresham faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and firearm-related offenses.

Read more here.

🌻 Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series | State Botanical Garden of Georgia | Athens | July 18 | More 

Enjoy live children’s entertainment in the garden with activities perfect for a summer family outing.

🎤 The Galentines | Nowhere Bar | Athens | July 15 | More
Catch the all-female indie rock band for a night of live music in downtown Athens.

🎨 Craft Night | Flicker Theatre & Bar | Athens | July 15 | More  ⁠
Bring your latest project or start something new while enjoying music and a relaxed community atmosphere.

🎬 Three Star Cinema: Future Cops | Flicker Theatre & Bar | Athens | July 15 | More
Grab a drink and enjoy a free screening of the 1993 comedy-action film Future Cops.

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