Classic Center
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Athens-Clarke County
ANNOTATED: Reflecting on Turning Point USA Photo Essay with Parker McCollum
Reporter Annotations are meant to get to the how and why behind Newsource’s reporting through in-depth conversations with the reporters themselves. Read the conversation below for how third-year journalism major Parker McCollum reported a photo essay titled, “Protesters Gather Outside Turning Point USA Event with JD Vance in Athens.” This…
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Athens-Clarke County
Extra Special People Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Big Hearts Pageant
Extra Special People’s Big Hearts Pageant raised funds for its many programs and gave kids with disabilities the opportunity to shine onstage on Feb. 11. More than 2000 people sold out the Classic Center to watch participants show off talents like flag-twirling, guitar-playing, and dancing. Big Hearts is one of…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Homeless Shelter to Host Harvest for Homeless
The Athens Area Homeless Shelter will host its annual Harvest for the Homeless event Friday at the Classic Center. Gaylon Gene Vaden is a former cancer survivor and homeless man. He says he understands why people are homeless today, and he believes people have the wrong impression of homeless…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens College Fair to Inform High School Students
High school students around Athens will have the chance answer any questions they’ve ever had about college.The Athens Probe College Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-8:00pm, with more than 75 colleges represented. This event is coordinated annually by the University of Georgia Office of Admissions. According to their…
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Athens-Clarke County
Classic Center Debuts Electric Car Charging Station
ATHENS — Charging your electric car in Athens just got easier.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Looks for New Board Members
ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is looking for people to serve terms on five policy-making boards.
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Athens-Clarke County
Extra Special People’s Big Hearts Pageant Sales out Classic Center
WATKINSVILLE, GA - Extra Special People raises money through the Big Hearts Pageant to support an expansion building to help children with disabilities.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Classic Center Grand Opening Gala
By: Julie Calhoun The Classic Center’s Expansion Grand Opening Gala wasn’t just about champagne and black ties. With the official cut of the ribbon the 24 million dollar expansion is ready to host many new events here in Athens. Secretary of State Brian Kemp is bringing the Georgia Republican Party…
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Athens Downtown Development Holds Public Forum
By the year 2030 we could see a whole new and improved Downtown Athens. That is the goal of the Athens Downtown Master Plan. A town hall meeting was held last night to get the public’s opinion on some of the main issue. There was standing room only at the…
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UGA’s Spotlight On the Arts Festival
Plays, concerts, dancing and more. UGA’s Spotlight On the Arts festival is underway. The purpose of the festival is to display the art programs and offerings here at UGA. These events include anything from art exhibits to dance performances. Blue Man Group is performing tomorrow and Wednesday and Bela Fleck…