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Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department is accepting applications for over 100 summer positions, offering $15.60 to $17 per hour. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ Athens experienced diverse events including UGA men's sports competitions, a new mobile barbershop feature, discussions on immigration policy, and the toppling of the Iron Horse sculpture. The Red & Black
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the University of Georgia explore using unsold flowers as sustainable food ingredients, utilizing ultrasound technology to extract nutritional compounds and extend shelf life. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County mayor and commission will deliberate on retrieving over $3.5 million in unutilized American Rescue Plan Act funds previously allocated to two local affordable housing nonprofits. WUGA
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia men's basketball team lost to the University of Missouri with a score of 87-74 in an NCAA game at Stegeman Coliseum on February 15, 2025. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia's football program anticipates the start of a new facility project in early 2026, featuring additional practice fields, a parking lot, and a sports medicine area, while also planning an upgrade with a new videoboard for Stegeman Coliseum. Athens Banner-Herald
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UIC Flames vs. Georgia Bulldogs Baseball Match
The UIC Flames will face off against the Georgia Bulldogs in a college baseball game at Foley Field in Athens, GA.
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Georgia Bulldogs Softball: Georgia Classic Day 1
The Georgia Bulldogs Softball team will host the Georgia Classic Day 1 at the Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens, GA.
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Georgia Bulldogs Softball - Georgia Classic Day 2
The Georgia Bulldogs Softball team will compete in the second day of the Georgia Classic at Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens.
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Cowboy Bebop Live Concert
Experience a live performance by a 14-piece ensemble playing the music from the acclaimed anime Cowboy Bebop.
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Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Experience
Zoso, the premier Led Zeppelin tribute band, celebrates 28 years of performances by delivering an authentic and detailed live representation of the band's classic era.
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Georgia Bulldogs Softball - Bulldog Classic Day 1
This event features the Georgia Bulldogs softball team competing in the Bulldog Classic at Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens, GA.
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Georgia Bulldogs Softball - Bulldog Classic Day 2
The Bulldog Classic Day 2 features competitive softball matches at Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens, GA.
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Georgia Bulldogs Softball: Bulldog Classic Day 3
This event features day three of the Bulldog Classic softball tournament hosted by the Georgia Bulldogs at Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. High Point Panthers Baseball
Experience an exciting baseball matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and High Point Panthers at Foley Field.
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Georgia State Panthers at Georgia Bulldogs Baseball Match
Experience an exciting baseball game featuring the Georgia Bulldogs against the Georgia State Panthers at Foley Field.
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