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A-B Debuts World's Lowest-Calorie Beer Ever

Aug 24, 2009 by Kathleen

In St. Louis, Missouri today, Anheuser-Busch announced the launch of Select 55, the “World’s Lightest Beer.” It was released into test markets throughout the U.S. (sorry Georgia, not us yet!). Select 55 is described as a smooth, light golden lager with only 55 calories and less than two carbs per serving.

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Athfest 2009

Jun 26, 2009 by Kathleen

Athfest starts today, marking the thirteenth anniversary of the event in downtown Athens, Georgia. With more than 150 bands participating in bars, restaurants and outdoor stages as well as local arts and craft vendors selling their creations on the streets, Athfest provides a great economic boost to the community each June and educates citizens and visitors on local music and arts. It is also a non-profit event that is...

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Taste of Athens 2009

Mar 22, 2009 by Kathleen

A Taste of Athens, in which participants sample food from local restaurants and enjoy beer and wine tasting, was held February 22 at the Classic Center. The event marked 25 years of Community Connection, who plays host every year and is also the beneficiary of all profits from the event. Community Connection is an non-profit umbrella agency that provides services for three organizations in Northeast Georgia for individ...

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Alcohol Sales Remain Strong In Recession

Feb 23, 2009 by Kathleen

This article was published in the Banner-Herald just a couple of days ago. It’s a great indicator of how the economy has affected certain businesses, i.e. alcohol and tobacco. Below are a couple of quotes that sum up the article. “We’re recession-resistant,” said David Ozgo, chief economist for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. “We’re not recession-proof.” But...

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