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A red brick storefront with a large window displaying the sign “Birdies.” The window has gold lettering that reads “Sandwiches – Fine Cheeses,” and the interior chandelier and street reflection are visible. A brick alley and sidewalk sit beside the building.

Kate Regan

The award-winning Prince Avenue shop, known for its coffee, sandwiches and specialty groceries, will close Dec. 28 after two years of business.

Marcus Lawrence stands in the window of Nony’s Cheesecakes in Athens, Georgia. He started the business in 2012 and rebranded the name in 2024.

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Breaking Barriers: The Pressure and Power of Being a Black-Owned Business in Athens

Mary Ryan Howarth

Marcus “Nony” Lawrence’s business isn’t just about making cheesecakes. It’s about having resilience and determination to fight for the career you want.

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Local Businesses Invited to Participate in CCSD Disparity Study

Kate Regan

The Clarke County School District is seeking input from local business owners for a 2023 disparity study.

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Athens Restaurants Navigate July 4th During The Pandemic

While positive cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Georgia, business continues for many local restaurants. In Athens, local eateries are taking different…

2018 GABBY WINNER

Athens is the birthplace of....a Milk Shake?

Chris Shupe

The following content received a Merit Award at the 2018 GABBY Awards, for Best Feature Story.So in honor of National Fast Food Day, I decided to venture…