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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'Night Explorers: Owls' program at Sandy Creek Nature Center invites participants to learn about and search for owls on February 21, with a small fee for attendees. Classic City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Edrick Lamont Faust, accused of the 2001 murder and rape of UGA law student Tara Baker, attended a pretrial hearing where DNA evidence and a potential trial date were primary focuses. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Georgia School of Medicine has been granted candidate status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, a crucial step toward full accreditation, promising economic growth and the initiation of student recruitment after a site visit in fall 2025. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County joins the Georgia MV Express kiosk program, offering residents efficient vehicle registration, tag printing, and driver license renewals at 96 locations statewide. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission debated the impact of a rezoning request on affordable housing, highlighting concerns over potential displacement of lower-income residents. The Red & Black
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vera Spencer, a senior at North Oconee, overcame personal struggles through wrestling, achieving three GHSA state championships and aspiring for the Olympics. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ An investigation reveals over 40 driving-related incidents involving Georgia football players from 2014 to 2024, heightened following a fatal crash in January 2023, raising concerns over road safety and UGAAA's disciplinary policies. The Red & Black
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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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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Columbia Lions Baseball Game
The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team will face off against the Columbia Lions at Foley Field in Athens, GA.
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