Flagpole Magazine

Flagpole Magazine, commonly known as Flagpole, is an alternative newsweekly based in Athens, Georgia, that highlights the local cultural landscape. Established in 1984 by Jared Bailey and Dennis Greenia, the magazine is now under the editorial guidance of Pete McCommons. It features a variety of content, including local music, politics, news, and community stories, all centered around the city, which is home to the University of Georgia. While paid subscribers can receive it nationwide, the magazine is primarily distributed for free at over 275 locations within the Athens area, generating most of its income through advertising sales.

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Don't Blame Me, I Listen to Public Radio

3 days ago | flagpole.com | Pete McCommons

Author’s Note: I wrote this column Mar. 15, 1995, when the Trump-like speaker of the House, Georgian Newt Gingrich, was threatening to defund public radio. So here we go again. You might have known that when the Trump-like Trump started attacking Harvard, the intellectuals who listen to “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” would be next. That program’s over my head, but in general I would absolutely hate to live without public radio.
Commissioner Carol Myers' Budget Funds Library, Affordable Housing and More

3 days ago | flagpole.com | Blake Aued

With only three commissioners—Carol Myers, Patrick Davenport and Melissa Link—in attendance at a May 22 work session, they were unable to reach an agreement on Athens-Clarke County’s fiscal 2026 budget, and pushed final decisions off until June 5. The county tax digest grew by $1.2 million more than was anticipated when Mayor Kelly Girtz released his budget proposal in late April, giving the commission a bit of wiggle room.
Report Identifies Dozens of DOGE Cuts to UGA Research Grants

3 days ago | flagpole.com | Blake Aued

The University of Georgia has lost tens of millions of dollars in federal research grants during the first six months of the Trump administration, according to an analysis by a left-leaning think tank. Records posted online by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by President Trump and run by tech CEO Elon Musk, are notoriously riddled with errors.
Leap Through Poisoned Air, And More Music News and Gossip

3 days ago | flagpole.com | Gordon Lamb

GATHER ‘ROUND: Preorders are open now for the upcoming live album by the nearly incomparable guitarist Shane Parish. The six-track album, Solo at Cafe SOTO, was recorded in London in the fall of 2023 while Parish was a member of Bill Orcutt’s (Palilalia Records) Guitar Quartet.
The Presser / The Coverage

3 days ago | flagpole.com | Tom Tomorrow

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Former Commissioner Tim Denson Announces Campaign for Mayor

4 days ago | flagpole.com | Blake Aued

Former Athens-Clarke County commissioner and current school board member Tim Denson announced his candidacy for mayor on Tuesday, promising solutions to Athens’ housing crisis. Denson moved to Athens from Florida in 2010 and participated in the Occupy movement. After his upstart mayoral campaign won a surprising 40% of the vote against incumbent Nancy Denson (no relation) in 2014, he formed Athens for Everyone to advocate for progressive causes like fare-free transit.
Developer Proposes Hotel Behind UGA President's House

4 days ago | flagpole.com | Blake Aued

A Gainesville, GA developer is preparing to submit plans for a hotel behind the University of Georgia President’s House on Prince Avenue but first is trying to win over skeptical Boulevard residents who think the project is too big. Capstone Property Group, a company headed by eye doctor Jeffrey Paine that has built several hotels in Gainesville, holds an option to buy the president’s house, which the University System of Georgia put up for sale in 2023.
Record Label Primordial Void Celebrates 50th Release With Compilation Tapes

1 week ago | flagpole.com | Gordon Lamb

In less than seven years, the last four in Athens, Primordial Void has established itself as a boutique record label in the same spirit as legendary labels like ESP-Disk and even more recent examples Stones Throw, Palilalia and Ninja Tune. The label recently marked its own milestone of 50 releases with two whopping compilations: Primordial God and Primordial Energy.
Roberto Adega Self-Titled EP, And More Music News and Gossip

1 week ago | flagpole.com | Gordon Lamb

IN YOUR OWN TOWN: The 2025–2026 season, and 30th anniversary, of UGA Presents—the organization behind the incredible performances at the UGA Performing Arts Center—has been announced. The selection I mention below is just a glimpse into what the entire season has to offer. Featured shows include Lea Salonga (Sept. 11), Paul Taylor Dance Company (Sept. 19), Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble (Oct. 5), Camerata Nordica Octet (Oct. 15), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Nov.
The News from Glox

1 week ago | flagpole.com | Tom Tomorrow

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