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Friday, November 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights, themed 'Run, Run Rudolph,' will feature a competition among floats and conclude with Santa lighting the Christmas Tree, starting at 7:00 p.m. on December 5. Athens-Clarke County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were indicted for kidnapping a woman from an Athens convenience store, with additional charges for one including false imprisonment and battery. Classic City News
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Police Department arrested Kendall Boone for a shooting death on Tuesday night, with charges including malice and felony murder. The Red & Black
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Winter Wonderlights, a celebrated Christmas light display at the Botanical Gardens of Georgia, offers visitors a festive half-mile walk, smores by an open fire, hot chocolate, and special disco nights from Nov. 24 to Dec. 30. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Clarke County schools were honored as 'Math Leaders' by the Georgia Department of Education for their significant achievements or improvements in mathematics standardized testing scores last school year. Classic City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County commission approved several agenda items, including awards for the Solid Waste Department and discussions on RAISE Grant funds allocation, with debates on North Avenue's rezoning for affordable housing and lane reduction. The Red & Black
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Taffer's Tavern brings its family-friendly dining experience to the Good Day kitchen, showcasing great food and drinks. FOX 5 Atlanta
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The ex-girlfriend of University of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young, described in an affidavit as not having been harmed by him during an altercation, has requested the dismissal of his criminal charges. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ The Athens Rock Lobsters lead the Federal Prospects Hockey League standings with a 7-1 record after playing their initial eight games all on the road. The Red & Black
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2024 Georgia AHPERD Convention
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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
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Morgan Wade Live at Georgia Theatre
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Indie Rock Evening with Hotel Fiction
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Hannah Dasher Live Performance at The Foundry
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UGA Running Back Legends Autograph Signing Event
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Weekly NA Meetings for Drug Addiction Support
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Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission Monthly Meeting
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