Flagpole Magazine

09/12/2025

Psychedelic thought leader Zach Leary, son of Timothy Leary, will be giving an author talk at Cine on Tuesday.

One of the most prominent icons of the 1960s counterculture movement was psychologist, lecturer and author Timothy Leary—known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs and their therapeutic and spiritual benefits. His son, Zach, has had a front-row seat to the ebb and flow of the psychedelic movement...

09/10/2025

After much debate, a proposal to remove three parking spots from Triangle Plaza was approved.

A proposal to remove three parking spots from Triangle Plaza in East Athens caused a backlash from conspiracy-minded nearby residents and divided the Athens-Clarke County Commission last week. Of course, the request from nonprofit Farm to Neighborhood, founded by local entrepreneur Rashe Malcolm, to...

09/10/2025

Photographer Mike White captured Garbage at The Eastern on Monday night.

Garbage played with Starcrawler at The Eastern on Monday, Sept. 8. Check out the photographs below. Starcrawler Garbage

09/09/2025

This week's recap from Athens GA Live Music features Merce Lemon, Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck, James McMurtry and more!

With Gregory Frederick and Frank Russell behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music seeks to document local and touring bands gracing stages across the Classic City. Explore the whole archive and subscribe to the channel here. Get up to speed with recent performances below, and remember to check Flagpo...

09/08/2025

This Thursday the Texas indie folk duo Briscoe will perform at the Georgia Theatre Rooftop.

Austin indie folk rock band Briscoe began as the solo project of Philip Lupton in his senior year of high school, but when he and lifelong friend Truett Heintzelman arrived at the University of Texas, the project soon became a duo. Lupton and Heintzelman’s upcoming album, Heat of July, is a distil...

09/06/2025

Concerned residents will be gathering signatures Saturday to save the postal counter at ADD Drug.

Residents and business owners in Five Points are scrambling to save the U.S. Postal Service’s contract postal unit at ADD Drug.  Store owner Kevin Florence said he received notice from postal officials in August about the closure. He subsequently learned that contract units are closing across the...

09/04/2025

Athens’ rainbow crosswalks meet federal guidelines because they include the white stripes traditionally associated with crosswalks.

The Florida Department of Transportation recently repainted two rainbow crosswalks after the Trump administration sent out a memo decrying such decorative crosswalks as “distractions.” But the rainbow crosswalks in downtown Athens are safe, according to Mayor Kelly Girtz. “I have not received ...

09/04/2025

"Linnentown - The Musical" will return to The Classic Center Theatre next week.

From Broadway productions to plays with local historical significance, there’s plenty to see on stage at the theaters around Athens this fall. Here is a list of plays to mark on your calendar, but continue checking the Event Calendar in print and online at flagpole.com for newly announced producti...

09/03/2025

Denson pushes for more density by building more housing in quantity and diversity.

Affordable housing will be the top issue in the race for mayor, according to candidate Tim Denson, who is also planning a “moon shot” effort to address homelessness if elected. Denson wrapped up a series of summer campaign events last week by fielding questions from a small group of voters at No...

09/02/2025

The online version of Flagpole's Guide to Athens has a brand new look with lots of new functions so you can stay in the know from wherever you are at any time. Get regular updates throughout the year.

Visit the Guide to Athens tab at flagpole.com to explore 🥳🎉