Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Athens Flight Center FBO will be closed for the Christmas holiday from December 24th at 6 PM to December 26th at 8 AM, though self-serve Avgas will remain accessible.
🚧 Accidents
Two fatal accidents occurred in Athens on the same day, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving others with injuries.
🎭 Culture
This weekend in Athens features events like the 'Christmas in Paris' masquerade, 'The Nutcracker' ballet, holiday markets, the Abnormal Bazaar art fair, and 'Unsilent Night' boombox parade.
🎓 Education
The Clarke County School District introduces a residency-based program to train special education teachers, starting with four participants in January 2025.
🏛️ Government
Athens-Clarke County extends the deadline for TSPLOST 2026 project submissions to January 10, 2025, encouraging early submissions for comprehensive review and planning.
Kalki Yalamanchili has been inaugurated as the district attorney for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, starting office on January 1 after a decisive election victory.
🏥 Health
Recent health inspections in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties revealed a range of restaurant scores, with some establishments receiving perfect scores while others were cited for violations such as mold.
🏈 Sports
Hebron Christian won its first-ever state title by defeating Prince Avenue Christian 56-28 in the GHSA Class 1-3A Private State Championships.
🎉 Athens Events
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Darren Knight Southern Momma Comedy Tour at Morton Theatre
The event features comedian Darren Knight and other performers on a comedy tour showcasing Southern humor.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah Performance
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, led by Norman Mackenzie, will perform Handel's oratorio Messiah, featuring world-class soloists and the Chamber Chorus at a traditional holiday concert.
Last Minute Holiday Market at Athentic Brewing
The Last Minute Holiday Market at Athentic Brewing features local artists and vendors, providing a variety of gift options and holiday treats.
Annual New Year's Eve at Noon 5K
This year’s 5K run will take place at noon on New Year's Eve at Sandy Creek Park, featuring a USATF certified course.
Knock Knock, Who Cares? Improv Show
A whimsical improv troupe known for their engaging narrative performances, featuring humor and rhyming sequences.
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