Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 58-year-old man named Brian Williams was found deceased in an east Athens cemetery, with the cause of death under investigation. Classic City News
- ➤ In Athens, defense lawyers and prosecutors debated legal motions concerning the evidence against the man charged in the murder and attempted rape of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia, hosts an author of banned books for a community discussion. WUGA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Suzanne Lester advises getting a flu shot as the primary defense against the potentially deadly virus, highlighting the important work of the Athens Free Clinic in healthcare and education. WUGA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Clarke Central High School Gladiators won against the Loganville Red Devils with a score of 56-19 in a football game on October 11, 2024, in Athens, Georgia. The Red & Black
- ➤ No. 4 ranked Georgia is set to face Mississippi State in a Week 7 college football game, with Georgia overcoming a narrow victory against Kentucky and Mississippi State coming off a bye week. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Athens-area high school football teams experienced varied results in Week 9, with notable wins and a first season loss for Westminster Christian against Westminster-Augusta. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The University of Georgia's volleyball team set a new state attendance record with 8,376 fans as they defeated South Carolina 3-2 on Oct. 11, 2024, at Stegeman Coliseum. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia football's Branson Robinson is out for the remainder of the game against Mississippi State due to a right knee injury. Athens Banner-Herald
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Talib Kweli Live at Georgia Theatre
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Kishi Bashi Live at Georgia Theatre
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Tucker Wetmore Live at Georgia Theatre
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United States Air Force Band Concert
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