Andrew Shearer
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Athens, GA, United States
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Betty Maxwell, former Miss America from Georgia, advances in 'American Idol' competition
Former Miss America and Warner Robins, Ga. native Betty Maxwell (née Cantrell) made it through the duets round of the "American Idol" competition on Apr. 3, 2022. → Read More
Blazing their own trail: Meet the star women pitmasters of Georgia barbecue
In the traditionally male-dominated field of Georgia barbecue, these women pitmasters lead with innovation, skill, and a reputation for winning. → Read More
Shearer: Picks and predictions for the 2021 Academy Awards
Unlike any year in its history, the 93rd Academy Award nominees were available for viewers across the country via streaming services prior to the ceremony. → Read More
Documentary featuring UGA faculty paints Jimmy Carter as 'millennial president'
Co-directed by Peachtree City, Ga. natives Will and Jim Pattiz, "Carterland" intends to focus on the progressive nature of the Carter presidency. → Read More
Filmed in just 2 months, Athens-based thriller 'Self Quarantined' headed for fall release
With their already small crew unexpectedly cut in half during production, Plumgood Productions leaned in and shot a feature-length film in 2 months. → Read More
A major DC superhero movie will shoot in Atlanta this summer. Here's how you can be in it.
Though several Marvel Studios movies have been shot in Atlanta in recent years, films based on DC Comics haven't shot more than a few scenes locally by comparison. Beginning in April, that scenario is going to change. Alessi Hartigan Casting Atlanta has issued a call for background actors, also known as extras, for what will be the first major DC movie filmed in Georgia. Though the… → Read More
Founded in Athens during the pandemic, the League of Step nears its one-year anniversary
Composed of students from six Athens area schools, The League of Step was founded by local hip hop artist Squallè during the pandemic. → Read More
"In My Cell": Augusta author releases book written while imprisoned
Recently released convict Dominique Brown's collection of essays, poems, and art is the first of a planned trilogy. → Read More
Athens Chick-fil-A Christmas light display goes viral on social media
The Chick-fil-A location on 3637 Atlanta Highway is well-known in Athens for its extravagant Christmas display, which... → Read More
Macon-Bibb County commissioners approve anti-discrimination rules
A middle Georgia county has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance that would govern businesses, despite opposition from some.Macon-Bibb commissioners → Read More
Macon-Bibb County commissioners approve anti-discrimination rules
A middle Georgia county has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance that would govern businesses, despite opposition from some.Macon-Bibb commissioners → Read More
AP VoteCast survey: Georgia voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Georgia made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the → Read More
AP VoteCast survey: Georgia voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Georgia made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the → Read More
A John Legend serenade and a tease from Jason Isbell: Artists react to Biden lead in Georgia
As Georgia flipped blue in the wee hours of the morning on Friday, Nov. 6, many artists took to social media to express their excitement.The state hasn’t voted for a Democratic President since the 1992 election, when Bill Clinton took 43.47% of the vote to George H.W. Bush’s 42.88%.At 4:32 a.m. EST, eleven-time Grammy-winning musician John Legend posted a video of himself singing “Georgia On My… → Read More
SAGindie Executive Director talks adaptability, perseverance of the film industry
After hearing SAGindie Executive Darrien Gipson explain exactly what her company does, it’s hard to imagine how independent filmmakers ever got by without it.Founded in 1997, the free resource travels to film festivals, trade shows, and conventions to help guide indie productions through the process of hiring professional actors, regardless of budget.Gipson is scheduled to give the State of the… → Read More
How the 2000 Georgia-Tennessee game saved a struggling Athens restaurant
The 2000 Georgia-Tennessee football game was memorable for a host of reasons.The Georgia Bulldogs ended a nine-game losing streak with a 21-10 victory → Read More
“Fall is going to be busy”: Movie industry slowly returning to action in Savannah
Dating back as far as the original Universal Studios version of "Cape Fear" in 1962, Savannah has been a destination for the entertainment industry. In 2019 alone, the Chatham County, Ga. city logged a whopping 185 film and television productions that accounted for $125.6 million in direct spending. But like the rest of the state, business came to a halt back in March due to the COVID-19… → Read More
No mask? These Georgia musicians have an explicit message for you
The stages inside Athens concert venues have been dark for months, but a group of local musicians are lit up, and they’ve released a new track with an accompanying music video that doesn’t mince words about their concerns.Described by singer-songwriter Chris McKay as a combination novelty song and public service announcement, "If You Don’t Wear a Mask (You’re Showing What an Ass You Are)" is a… → Read More
Georgia film and TV production “open for business” with new safety guidelines
Safety has always been a top priority on movie sets, and those efforts will see a significant increase as industry employees in Georgia return to work for → Read More
Opening Credits: “Greed,” “Onward,” “The Way Back”
“Greed” : The latest satire from director Michael Winterbottom (“The Trip” series) stars frequent collaborator Steve Coogan (“Stan & Ollie”) as a disgraced fashion billionaire who plans an ultra-decadent party on the Greek island of Mykonos for his 60th birthday. Isla Fisher, David Mitchell, Shirley Henderson and Asa Butterfield co-star. Coogan’s character was partly based on British retail… → Read More