Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department invites public feedback until Nov. 1 on proposed improvements for pedestrian and bicycle facilities along the North Avenue corridor, funded by a $25 million federal grant. The Red & Black
- ➤ The Athens Area Humane Society successfully hosted the 'Mutt Strut: Best in Show Dog Show' on Oct. 26, bringing together the community and their dogs for a day of competition, festivities, and bonding. The Red & Black
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 16th annual Wild Rumpus Parade in Athens, celebrated with costumes, music, and performances, drew a diverse crowd and showcased its continued growth and charm. The Red & Black
- ➤ The Iron Horse sculpture in Athens is being restored by a local metal smith and art conservator after enduring 70 years of weather and shifts in public opinion. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Gibbs investigates the potential impact of AI on abuse investigations within foster care systems, highlighting its unimplemented state in Georgia. WUGA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department launched an online database and map revealing all water service lines are non-lead, complying with EPA standards for clean drinking water. Athens-Clarke County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Advance voting for Athens' November 5th, 2024 General Election is available through November 1, correcting earlier billboard misinformation. Classic City News
- ➤ The computation and canvassing of the General Election votes in Athens will start on November 5, 2024, at 7:30 PM, including provisional and absentee ballots, open to the public. Athens-Clarke County
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Longhorns defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 1-0 in a women's soccer match in Athens, Georgia, on October 27, 2024. The Red & Black
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