Once again, the queers have spoken. This time, we asked you how you felt about Athens, Georgia, needing a gay bar. All of this conversation came, of course, after we reported the closing of Blur, Athens’ only gay bar. Eighty one of you voted, with the majority saying, “Yes – The LGBTQ community still needs [...]

GayInAthens.com contributing blogger Hayden Darkwith discusses the closing of Athens’ gay bar, Blur, and lays down the line on the differences between volunteerism and capitalism. This editorial is a response to the comments made on a previous article about the bar’s closing. Please note that strong language is used. The opinions expressed in this article [...]

Not long ago, I reported that Blur, Athens’ only gay nightclub, had closed its doors and would not be reopening them. Well, that news still stands, but I’m here to give you a more in-depth look at why the club has said goodbye.
I sat down with the former nightclub’s owner, Mark Bell, Monday evening to [...]

First, let me say that I sat down with former gay club Blur’s owner, Mark Bell, last night and talked about why Blur has closed. There will be an in-depth story on this site about that soon. But, just so you know, many of the rumors aren’t as true as we thought to begin with.
Anyways, [...]

An article in the Athens Banner-Herald indicates that Blur, Athens’ only gay bar, will be reopening as a not-so-gay bar in a few weeks.
The nightclub, which is located at the corner of Hull and Dougherty streets in the downtown business district recently closed for what we were told were renovations. It appears that those renovations [...]

GayInAthens.com reader Heidi Lynne submitted the following question:
Where can I meet lesbians, in Athens, like me? I feel like I’m the only girl in town who likes girls.
But Rhett, where will I go? What will I do?
Frankly, my dears, I DO give a damn! A good bit of the feedback that I have been receiving [...]

Athens, Georgia's only gay bar, Blur, is located at 227 W. Dougherty St.
Athens’ only gay bar and nightclub, BLUR, recently updated its facade at 227 W. Dougherty St. on the outskirts of the downtown business district. The once-dark building now sports a fresh new paint job and the club’s logo is now prominently featured on [...]

Blur is Athens' only gay club and bar.
GayInAthens.com reader Chase sent the following question:
Where are gay bars in Athens? I am looking for a job.
Athens is only home to one gay bar, per se, and that’s BLUR. The nightclub and bar is located at 227 West Dougherty Street, just outside the main downtown drag. [...]

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For his first tour ever in the US, Harmonic Productions is proud to present DJ IACCHUS from the UK! Also featuring AZ-IZ (Adrian Zelski from DubConscious), Random Rabbit, Crookhaven, and Uprise PA. $5 at the door. Blur is located at 227 West Dougherty Street at [...]

[ April 23, 2009; 11:45 pm; ]

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Event: DJ Mahogany’s Pajama Jam @ BLUR
Location: Blur
Time: Thursday, April 16, 11:45 p.m.

About Event: DJ Mahoganey is making his DJ debut @ Blur on Thursday night with a pajama jam dance party. So, please come dressed in your best night clothes. He’ll be playing [...]

they are out there
In case you missed part 1, here it is.
hello mo’s,
yesterday, i set out to answer, and probably failed, the common query for the young gay homosexual man who wants to meet other hot young gay homosexual men because he, quote, does not do the bar scene.
of course you do the bar scene. [...]

Question: I’m fairly new to Athens. I’m trying to figure out how to meet more people like me but I don’t drink so I don’t hang out at bars and I’m not a student and those are the only two places I’ve found information on. I would like to date but I feel like I’m [...]

Molly Moore is a UGA freshman leading the way for lesbians.
As promised, this article will begin the four-week series on the acronym, LGBT, and will delve into the depths of this totally unique community, more specifically in Athens. This week’s focus is the letter “L” for the lesbian community.
The lesbian population on campus is [...]

The do's and dont's for danceclubs.
Be sure to read these do’s and dont’s before you hit the dance floor tonight …
If you’re like me, you love to dance! Dancing at a night club can be an enjoyable experience if you, and those around you, keep a few things in mind.
DO look sexy before you hit [...]

Athens is a safe-haven for a number of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender folk. Find out what attracts our community to this sweet, Southern town.