Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
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💼 Business
Devlin Thompson, who managed Bizarro-Wuxtry for more than 30 years, opened his new comic book shop, Bizarro Comics, on West Broad Street last week.
The shop offers temperature control, free parking & accessible restrooms and is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, drawing both longtime fans and new customers.
🎭 Culture
Today, an art exhibit 'Runner Up' opens at Margie E.
West Gallery (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and a comedy performance airs at 40 Watt Club (8 p.m.); Saturday features a 2000s night at Athentic Brewing Co. and a bird walk at State Botanical Garden (8 a.m. to noon).
🎓 Education
Clarke County School Board held its fall retreat and public meeting on Wednesday, Sep.
3 to review district performance and discuss strategic plans with current and incoming board members (no official votes were taken). The session aimed to prepare future actions for the district.
ANHC partnered with CCSD to bring mobile dental care to students, debuting at J.J.
Harris Elementary on Sept.-2. The mobile bus offers cleanings, x-rays, fillings, sealants, and other care and will visit twice weekly for the rest of September.
🏥 Health
Residents in Athens can learn that copperheads are found in wooded, rocky areas with tan to reddish-brown bands while cottonmouths, larger and showing a white mouth, frequent wetlands.
Experts stress that residents should keep their distance and wear closed-toe shoes—helping avoid snake encounters.
🏈 Sports
Georgia football fans heading to Sanford Stadium for Saturday’s season opener against Tennessee State will face 97°F + a heat index up to 120°F in the sun.
Georgia advises fans to stay hydrated with one unopened 20 oz water bottle and use stadium water stations.
Georgia women's soccer lost 2-1 to Florida State at Turner Soccer Complex on Sept.
3 in Athens. The match showcased the team's competitive drive as they prepared for upcoming challenges.
On Thursday, Sept. 3, The Red & Black hosted the Countdown to Kick-Off event at Athentic Brewing Co. in Athens featuring panelists Mark Schlabach from ESPN & Jake Rowe from On3 & Brandon Adams from DawgNation & former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm.
The event provided fans with college football insights.
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