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Jefferson's fast-pitch softball team won the school's first state championship on Oct.

31, claiming the program's inaugural title at the state tournament.

Most aluminum ParkMobile zone signs installed after the summer switch to (pay-by-app) parking have been snapped off downtown, Athens Downtown Development Authority officials said, and staff are documenting damage while exploring repair and enforcement options.

Realtor.com data show the median home sale in Clarke County was $340,000 in July, down 2.6% from June's $349,000 but up 8.7% from July 2025's $312,900; recorded sales rose to 148 and totaled $63.4 million.

Georgia beat Florida 27-8 on Saturday, rushing for 213 yards but showing questions in the passing game; Gunner Stockton was 13 of 23 for 101 yards and the Bulldogs went 7 of 14 on third downs.

Quarterback Gunner Stockton said after Georgia's win over Florida on Oct.

31 in Atlanta that he was satisfied the Bulldogs won despite not putting up big numbers.

Former UGA All-American David Pollack previewed the upcoming Georgia vs. Florida game in an interview posted Friday, Oct.

30. He also described programs he supports that give back to current players and the Athens community.

Georgia and Florida will renew their rivalry at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the first time the game is outside Jacksonville since 1995 because EverBank Stadium is under renovation; the matchup moves to Tampa in 2027 and returns to Jacksonville in 2028.

Lumpkin Street between Wray Street and Broad Street is closed for most of the weekend for non-university construction; motorists & pedestrians should avoid the area until further notice.