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Two biological sisters separated by adoption discovered their connection after playing on opposing teams at a local softball tournament.

A teammate noticed they both wore No. 6 while playing the same position, and the siblings later spoke to confirm their bond.

Athens GA Live Music documented a string of shows featuring local and touring bands from Sept.

29 to Oct. 3 at venues including 40 Watt Club, Flicker Theatre & Bar, The Roadhouse, and others & viewers can explore the archive and Flagpole's music calendar for upcoming shows.

State regulators adopted a new rule on Sept.

30 that may let registered patients have medical cannabis delivered to their homes + the delivery option still requires a valid medical cannabis card. Officials have not set a start date for home delivery.

Georgia shoppers should check their 28-ounce Gatorade bottles after over 122,000 cases were recalled for undeclared Yellow No. 6 & Yellow No. 5.

PepsiCo initiated the recall on Sept. 25 and the affected drinks were distributed in Georgia and 36 other states.

Chef JK Korean Barbecue Master has drawn local diners in Athens since its May opening — the restaurant offers an innovative taste of Korean BBQ.

Queen Tea’s new 151 E Broad spot offers bubble tea with adjustable sweetness, a spicy tofu rice bowl, and a self-serve ramen bar for $6.99+ a micro patio sits opposite North Campus.

Nearby, Sunroof Coffee at 198 College Ave serves seasonal drinks in a retro space.

Cardinal Group plans a six‐story apartment building with 181 units on West Broad Street.

The project, backed by a nearby historic Black church, depends on community concessions — like underground parking and a garden for Hill First Baptist — and faces opposition over parking shortages and downtown expansion.

Georgia and Alabama’s rivalry has deep roots and has grown with decades of top 10 matchups.

The teams will face each other in Tuscaloosa this Saturday while Georgia is set to meet Alabama again in Athens in 2028 — a sign of the rivalry’s lasting impact on regional football.