Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
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🎭 Culture
UGA graduate Deborah Norville is filming season two of her game show 'The Perfect Line' at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville.
The series, which hired local Grady students (offering hands-on opportunities), will debut on Monday at 4:30 p.m. E.T.
🎓 Education
Athens Technical College President Andrea Daniel will retire on Dec.
1 after ten years of service (her departure prompts a leadership transition at the college).
Georgia colleges released public records showing top-paid employees from state institutions in fiscal year 2025 — UGA Football Coach Kirby Smart earned over $13.8 million while other leading figures at Augusta University and Georgia Tech also topped the list.
🏥 Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health recorded food safety violations at Athens-Clarke County restaurants in Sept 1-14 inspections, with scores ranging from 82 to 100; Butt Hutt scored 89 after inspectors found live cockroaches, grease buildup, and a damaged cooler gasket + several establishments earned perfect scores.
🏈 Sports
Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson received his third contract extension with a pay increase that extends his deal through 2032 after a season featuring a return to the College World Series and SEC titles.
Athletic director Josh Brooks said his leadership boosted the Bulldogs’ success.
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