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Tis the Season Being on their mailing list, I accepted the notice of the Clarke County Republicans' Christmas party as an invitation and dropped by their gathering at Casa Mia Thursday night. Casa Mia laid out a great spread of food, and Republican friends such as Regina Quick and Chairman Matt Brewster were warmly welcoming. I elicited a "Merry Christmas" from longtime foe John Elliott and shook hands with newly minted Republican Rep. Doug McKillip. I had a nice chat with Rep. Chuck Williams, and we were each surprised to find out we were talking with a rather likable guy not at all what we had previously pictured. That's what parties can accomplish. Newt was there, too. (l-r) Matt Brewster the editor Newt ‘ Gingrinch” and Chuck Williams hang out near the banos Unfortunately for further political visiting, I had to run down to the other end of the block to catch the tail end of the opening of Vernon Thornsberry's exhibit of his stunning new paintings at ARTini's (up through January). When you talk about the art and music and writing and service-industry work that make our Athens what it is, our own New Orleans transplant, "Thornsberry • J Vernon," can serve as the archetype of the scene. He is multi-talented, hard-working and unassum ing-loving the people and the life that surround him. Woof, Woof: The Book Okay, the bottom line is, if you're looking for a gift for a Bulldog fan, look no further than the new, revised tribute to those quintessential bulldogs—Uga. Damn Good Dogs!, revised and updated through the death of Uga VIII, is written by Terry Maga/ine editor Kent Hannon and Savannah attorney and keeper of the Ugas Sonny Seiler. Even if you can't say the same for its subject, this is a beautifully designed (Anne Richmond Boston) and produced book (University of Georgia Press)—a big, hardbound tome on glossy paper in full color with over S00 pnotographs, all for $34.9S. (Available at Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave.) So, you’ve certainly got to call it a bargain, and one that will be welcomed by anybody interested in UGA football. It's mostly about the UGA mascots, of course, and the Seiler family, who have been so generous with their time and resources during the last half-century or so, but there's also a lot of stuff about Georgia football, its coaches, players, games, fans, etc. through the years. It's sad to be reminded that the latest Ugas have been cut down by early illness, and it's a little bit shocking to see how much leaner the early dogs were, compared to the stockiness of the recent iterations. This book, though, makes you realize why our unlikely mascot has become such an icon. Damn Good Dogs! also reminds you that, when he is not on duty, Uga is the family pet of the Seiler family and just happens, like them, to be ready to throw on his G-sweater and take off for Georgia games in the fall. Occupy, Virtually It is unfortunate that the Occupy Athens movement decamped from the vicinity of the Arch after having their tents stashed and their money stolen—and their permit set to expire in a week. They have made their presence felt here in Athens, and it remains to be seen what they will do next with an abbreviated schedule of appearances at the Arch. Pete McCommons ed tor Mtagpi om THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: City Dope 4 Athens News and Views The sale of One Press Place, home of the Athens Banner-Herald, is announced. Athens Rising 6 What’s Up in New Development The results of a survey about downtown Athens indicate strong preferences E¥EN]T The Reader . . . 8 Journalism Under the Influence A fascinating look at Hunter S Thompson s evolution as a writer and as a burgeoning counterculture hero. 35 Words on Music Will Hermes' Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is essential tor anyone seeking to understand 70s music. Book Review Threats & Promises 17 Music News and Gossip New album details from of Montreal 1 Shonna Tucker leaves the Truckers! We Three Keanes 20 Daddy Sang Bass (And the Twins Joined Right In) Producer John Keane presents an album of Christmas cheer with his twin daughters CITY DOPE ... 4 THREATS & PROMISES . 17 CAPITOL IMPACT . 4 WOODS .19 CITY PAGES 5 WE THREE KEANES ...20 ATHENS RISING 6 UPSTART ROUNDUP .21 MISCELLANY 7 THE CALENDAR' 22 THE READER 8 BULLETIN BOARD OO ART AROUND TOWN . 29 KIDDIE DOPE 8 COMICS ...30 GRUB NOTES 9 REALITY CHECK . 31 MOVIE DOPE 10 CLASSIFIEDS 32 MOVIE PICK 11 CROSSWORD .33 HOLIDAY GUIDE 12 BOOK REVIEW ...35 EDITOR i PUBLISHER Pete McCommons ADVERTISING DIRECTOR l PUBLISHER Alicia Nickles PRODUCTION OIRECTOR Larry Tenner MANAGINC EDITOR Christina Cotter ADVERTISING SALES Anita Aubrey Melinda Edwards. Jessica Pritchard MUSIC EDITOR Michelle Gil/enrat Cin EDITOR Dave Marr CLASSIFIEDS. DISTRIBUTION A OFFICE MANAGER lessica Smith ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER Sydney Slotkm AD DESIGNERS Kelly Rubcrto Cindy Jerrell CARTOONISTS Lee GXnn Missy Kuhk Dawn Lilypond leremy Long David Mack Clint McElroy ADOPT ME Special Agent Cindy Jerrell CONTRIBUTORS Hillary Brown Kevin Craig. Tom Crawford Maura Friedman. Derek Hill. John Huie Gordon lamb John McLeod Kristen Morales John G Nettles Matthew Pulver. Jessica Smith. Jett Tobias Drew Wheeler Kevan Williams CIRCULATION Charles Greenleaf Jesse Mangum John Richardson Doug Krump Will Donaldson WEB OESIGNER Kelly Ruberlo CALENOAR Jessica Smith ADVERTISING INTERNS Rebecca McGee Morgan Gurit; MUSIC INTERNS lodi Murphy Ryan Anderson COVER DESIGN by Kelly Ruberto, featuring this year's Christmas tree In front of City Hall STREET ADDRESS: 112 Foundry St.. 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