Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Athens.
🏛️ Government
Indivisible GA 10 is hosting No Kings rallies on Saturday in Athens to boost voter turnout in the 10th Congressional District.
The group also has events planned in Greensboro and Madison.
🏈 Sports
The Georgia Bulldogs, ranked No. 1, will host the Auburn Tigers at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, Oct.
17 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets start at $223 & fans can expect a contest following key wins at Alabama and Oklahoma.
The Georgia Bulldogs edged out the Alabama Crimson Tide 23-20 in Tuscaloosa last night at Bryant-Denny Stadium (a thrilling game led by Kirby Smart).
Athens voters may cast their vote for Piedmont Athens Regional high school athlete of the week for performances from Oct.
5-11. The poll remains open until Sunday, Oct. 18 (voting is available online) and includes nominees such as Emma Boyd and Kiera Benning.
Athens-area high school softball teams finished region tournaments over the weekend and now face GHSA state playoffs today as part of the statewide postseason competition.
Coach Kirby Smart said his team is beat up as key players like Nate Frazier remain injured ahead of Saturday's home Auburn game.
The Bulldogs beat Alabama last weekend when Dwight Phillips stepped in.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrated a 20-17 win over No. 6 Alabama in Tuscaloosa Saturday night that lifted the Bulldogs to the top ranking, as quarterback Gunner Stockton led with 18-for-22 passing and joyful family celebrations followed on the field (a sign of the team’s hard work).
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