Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
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🏘️ Community
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.
🚨 Crime
Two men were indicted for kidnapping a woman from an Athens convenience store, with additional charges for one including false imprisonment and battery.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department arrested Kendall Boone for a shooting death on Tuesday night, with charges including malice and felony murder.
🎭 Culture
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
📰 Lifestyle
Taffer's Tavern brings its family-friendly dining experience to the Good Day kitchen, showcasing great food and drinks.
🏈 Sports
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.
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.
🎉 Athens Events
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Athens Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour & Game
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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.
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.
Morgan Wade Live at Georgia Theatre
Experience an intimate evening with Morgan Wade, a rising star from Nashville acclaimed for her emotionally resonant music and artistry.
Indie Rock Evening with Hotel Fiction
Experience the genre-fluid sounds of Hotel Fiction, an indie rock band from Athens, Georgia, at the Georgia Theatre.
Hannah Dasher Live Performance at The Foundry
Experience a captivating live performance by Nashville's rising star, Hannah Dasher, known for her fresh take on Country music.
UGA Running Back Legends Autograph Signing Event
Meet UGA football legends Knowshon Moreno, Sony Michel, and Keith Marshall for an exclusive autograph signing session at Creature Comforts Taproom.
Weekly NA Meetings for Drug Addiction Support
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Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission Monthly Meeting
Participate in the monthly meeting to discuss the initiatives and progress of the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission.
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