Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Wild Rumpus parade returns for Halloween with a charity costume drive—aiming to provide free costumes for Athens kids.
The event begins at the intersection of West Hancock Street and Pulaski Street downtown.
🎭 Culture
On Friday, Oct. 2, families took part in the Fright on the Firefly Halloween Trick or Treat Trail in Athens, where costumes, scavenger hunts + activities marked the festive event.
University Union hosted UGA's Homecoming Carnival at Legion Field on Oct.
1 as part of homecoming week celebrations. Attendees enjoyed rides + games, received free stuffed animals, and cast votes for Homecoming Court before Friday at noon.
The Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room may have a resident ghost as Heritage Room Specialist Rachel Bentley shared the first ghost story in the new Ghost Gabs series — inviting local visitors to explore a hidden chapter of Athens history.
🎓 Education
Build Her Blueprint gives local girls a chance to learn STEM skills as they design, build and test projects under the guidance of former engineer Dr. Natoshia Anderson — each participant will receive a laptop through a Compudopt partnership.
The program launched yesterday to boost academic opportunities.
First-year UGA students brought cherished keepsakes that remind them of home as they begin college.
Their personal items tell stories of family and tradition while marking a hopeful new chapter on campus.
🏥 Health
Camp Trach Me Away marked its tenth year on Saturday by offering children with tracheostomies and complex needs a chance to just be kids (according to co-founder Dr. Jon Popler).
📰 Lifestyle
New restaurants are reshaping Athens dining this year with a mix of cozy neighborhood eateries and innovative dining concepts that offer residents fresh flavors in their community.
🏈 Sports
The Georgia volleyball team beat Arkansas 3-1 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens on Friday, Oct.
2. The win highlighted strong performance from players who helped secure a decisive match.
On Friday, Oct. 2, the Oconee County Warriors beat the Cherokee Bluff Bears 24-21 at Warrior Stadium in Watkinsville.
The game featured key plays from both teams in a tight contest.
The Georgia Bulldogs face Vanderbilt in an SEC Week 5 matchup with live updates on scoring, injuries & key plays as the game unfolds.
Fans are watching closely for any changes that could affect the standings.
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