The Arts
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UGA: Twelve Day Arts Festival Opens Tonight
UGA’s annual “Spotlight on the Arts” festival kicks off with a “kaleidoscope” of performances, according to the Arts website. It is called a kaleidoscope because it will show different kinds of art from dance and music to creative writing and theater. The purpose of the festival is to…
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Athens in Harmony Event Promotes Community Unity
The first Athens in Harmony event took place at the Foundry last night. It was a night of music aimed at bringing the community together, breaking racial barriers, and promoting community policing. The event was the brain-child of Pat Priest and hosted by Athens-Clark County Police Chief Scott Freeman and…
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Halloween Events Coming Up This Weekend
If you are still looking for something to do this weekend for Halloween, there are plenty of events where you can get your spook on. Here is what you can expect this weekend around the area: Thursday, October 27 Halloween Carnival, Memorial Park (5:00-8:00 p.m.) – A haunted trick-or-treat…
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UGA Early Screening of ‘Before The Flood’
You may have heard about the Leonardo DiCaprio film, Before The Flood, already, but few have seen it yet. The Georgia Climate Change Coalition and the Climate Crusaders are hosting a free screening at UGA’s Miller Learning Center, room 250, at 7 p.m. The University of Georgia is screening the climate change…
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Make a Loud Racket for Halloween: Athens to Host Wild Rumpus
A Halloween spectacular that started almost a decade ago is in full planning mode. The Wild Rumpus will have events starting Thursday, October 27 and continue through Saturday, October 29. Timi Conley, Director and Master of Ceremonies of the event, spends all year planning an event that he hopes will…
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Facebook Live: Creating Transparency in Government in Jackson County
Local elected officials are experimenting with a new way to keep you informed. The Jackson County Schools Board of Education has figured out a way to help parents feel less in the dark…by using Facebook Live. Tonight Jackson County School System Board of Education will be using Facebook Live for…
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Movie Star Can Be Found at Gas Station Counter
ATHENS, Ga. — Rakesh Gosain, or “Rocky”, owns a gas station on Baxter Street, Jimbo’s. But he has a secret talent: acting. Rocky loved movies as a kid. If he had five dollars, he’d quickly spend it to go see whatever was in theaters. But he never got the opportunity…
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Let’s Taco-Bout National Taco Day
If you were one of the many not celebrating National Boyfriend Day yesterday, not to worry because you still get tacos. National Taco Day is today and Grady Newsource Reporter, Leah La Rosa, shares 10 Athens places you can celebrate the occasion. 1.) Taqueria (PSA: a food truck is outside of the…
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Beyonce Tributes Shawty Lo In Concert
Superstar Beyonce paid tribute to the late Atlanta Rapper Shawty Lo last night during her concert. She changed her set list to include a remix of his song “They Know” and her song “Diva”. She delivered an intricate hip hop piece, and the crowd roared in favor of the tribute.…
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5 Ways to Get Your Fall On in Downtown Athens
With all of this Georgia heat following us into October, it may not feel like the first day of fall. However, Grady Newsource Reporter hunted down festive ways to get you in the spirit for the new season. Here are five different ways to get your fall on in…