Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The ACC Department of Leisure Services is hiring for over 100 summer positions, including camp counselors and lifeguards, with pay ranging from $15.60 to $17 per hour. Classic City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified woman was found in North Oconee River Park, with an autopsy pending to establish her identity. Classic City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rusty Charpia has been appointed as the new head varsity football coach for Cedar Shoals High School for the 2025-26 school year, bringing over 30 years of experience and a commitment to engage the community and develop student athletes. The Red & Black
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County has implemented the Georgia MV Express Kiosk Program, enabling residents to renew vehicle registrations and print tags at 96 locations statewide. WUGA
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Shoals appoints Rusty Charpia, with a proven track record of turning sports programs into winners, as their new head football coach. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team, introducing six newcomers, won the first game of their home opener doubleheader against Illinois-Chicago 9-3, showcasing strong performances from both veterans and newcomers on their new AstroTurf field. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
A Taste of Ireland showcases vibrant Irish music and dance performed by world-class artists, blending traditional and contemporary elements that tell the story of Ireland's history with humor and flair.
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Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers
This baseball matchup features the Georgia Bulldogs facing off against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Foley Field in Athens, GA.
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