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Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Athens Area Master Gardener Program, offering comprehensive gardening education and community volunteer opportunities, begins January 7 with applications due by November 1. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ The University of Georgia and Georgia Baptist Mission Board will swap lands, facilitating a new mixed-use development in downtown Athens, including 260 apartments, retail outlets, and a Baptist center, set to begin construction in 2025. Athens Banner-Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley, is set for trial in November, with key rulings on pretrial motions made by an Athens judge. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Georgia professor J. Marshall Shepherd won the top prize in the National Academies’ Schmidt Awards for excellence in science communication. WUGA
- ➤ Chris Batson and Christian Barner win Teacher and Support Professional of the Year awards, respectively, in Clarke County, with Batson set to compete statewide. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department inadvertently mailed a second absentee ballot to approximately 725 voters due to a clerical error in the mailing list, with safeguards in place to prevent double voting. The Red & Black
- ➤ U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff attended a Get Out The Vote rally in Athens, Georgia, emphasizing the importance of the youth vote with support from local organizations and a House candidate. The Red & Black
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maintaining friendships in later life significantly benefits mental and physical health, offering improved cognitive function, a stronger immune system, and potentially a longer lifespan. Flagpole
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Athens-area high school football teams aim for region titles in decisive Week 12 matchups, marking the closure of the 2024 regular season. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia football's victory over Texas is celebrated as one of the team's most significant wins, evoking memories of past triumphs and highlighting the community's pride. Athens Banner-Herald
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The Deslondes Live at Georgia Theatre
Experience an engaging performance by The Deslondes at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, showcasing their unique sound and musical talent.
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Athens Scavenger Hunt: Explore and Solve in Georgia
Experience a fun-filled scavenger hunt in Athens, Georgia, where teams solve puzzles and explore the city's charming sights at their own pace.
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GrandVille Live at Georgia Theatre
Experience an electrifying performance by GrandVille, featuring the Tennyson twin brothers, as they deliver their captivating rock and roll sound.
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Wim Tapley & the Cannons with Stolen Gin Live at Georgia Theatre
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Dawes Live Concert at Georgia Theatre
Experience Dawes as brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith unveil their new record 'Oh Brother', marking a significant chapter in their musical journey.
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Athens Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour & Game
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2024 Georgia AHPERD Convention
Engage with health, physical education, recreation, and dance professionals at the premier convention in Georgia.
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The Wilder Blue Concert at Georgia Theatre
Experience an evening of Americana music with The Wilder Blue at the Georgia Theatre in Athens.
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UGA Cold Weather Poultry House Management Workshop 2024
Learn essential techniques for managing poultry houses in cold weather through expert lectures and hands-on exercises.
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