Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of October.
Good morning, Athens.
The 22nd annual SDT Greek Grind raised $130,170.49 for Prevent Child Abuse America at Akins Ford Arena on Wednesday, Oct.
21. Athens Area Habitat for Humanity held a solar barn raising at Micah’s Creek on Saturday, Oct. 24, installing panels for 15 homes that will house Lydia’s Place students who experienced foster care or homelessness.
Nike, UGA and Outkast launch the Outkast U collection today on SNKRS, Class Trip, and select Atlanta shops; the full line will drop Wednesday, Oct.
28 at Nike.com, with a game-day pop-up Saturday, Oct. 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and items include jackets, jerseys, hoodies, hats, and sideline gear.
Athens Academy senior Evangeline Bina published a research paper in the American Journal of Student Research on June 23 on music therapy’s effects on child development and neurodivergent children.
Her paper grew from the school's Capstone Program, and she led a week-long Mastering Melodies music camp for K-2 students over the summer.
Georgia's suspension of the state motor fuel excise tax remains in effect through Nov.
30 after Gov. Brian Kemp extended the 33.3 cents per gallon break, saving about $5 on a typical 15-gallon fill-up and keeping lower pump prices for Thanksgiving travel.
Cast your vote for the Piedmont Athens Regional high school Athlete of the Week for performances Oct.
19 to 25; the poll closes Sunday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. To nominate a player, email [email protected] with the player's name, grade, school, sport, position, and stats.
Coach Kirby Smart said Monday he doesn't yet know whether safety KJ Bolden, who missed the Auburn game with a right foot injury, will play Saturday against Florida in Atlanta; the team expects more clarity after practice and the SEC availability report Wednesday night.
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