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Athens-Clarke County
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Madison County
Annual Madison County Toy Ride To Be Held In Honor Of Officer
COVID-19 has impacted many events nationwide, but this year, the annual Madison County Toy Ride will be different for more reasons than this. In early September, an officer of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was struck and killed by a car. Capt. Stan Elrod will be honored at the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fundraiser for Athens Businesses Feeds Hospital Workers
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the lives of both people and businesses, Gloria Chu, a pediatrician for Piedmont Athens Regional, and her friend Ellie Macknight got together to make a solution. “When we saw the restaurants start closing, I mentioned to Gloria that someone should pay the restaurants to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Teen Raises Nearly $20,000 for Cancer in her Stepfather’s Memory
Clara Miller might still be in high school, but that doesn’t mean she’s not capable of making a big impact. She is the first-ever Athens teen to compete in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year Campaign in Atlanta. Clara Miller led her team called “The Good Fight” to…
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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
Tri To Beat Cancer
Tiger Woods, Lebron James, Roger Federer…You’ve heard all their names is their fear of cancer.0 “I’ll be swimming this sunday August 18th in the Tri To Beat Cancer” says Terry Ray. Cancer survivors will have another fight on their hands this weekend. This time in a triathlon. One of those…
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Redcoat Alumni Pep Band Raises Money For Current Members
The Redcoat Alumni Pep Band has formed to raise scholarship money for current Redcoats. The band held their first practice over the weekend. They can be booked for parties, festivals, and weddings. Small, medium, or large ensembles are available. The alumni have already helped raise money for the silver instruments…
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UGA
Chi Phi Cut-a-thon Benefits Hurricane Sandy Victims
One group of hairdressers is not only cutting hair, they’re cutting a lot of costs for East Georgia’s Red Cross chapter. Grady Newsource Reporter Mary Grace Fisher was able to see UGA’s Chi Phi fraternity get a makeover for a good cause. Jesse Codner’s mother has probably cut his hair…
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Athens-Clarke County
Blind Pig Tavern Hosts Council of the Blind Fundraiser
Transportation is a big issue for visually impaired people, and the Blind Pig Tavern is hosting an event to help raise awareness. Lillian Haas is practicing the harp for her performance tonight in the Athens Area Council of the Blind Benefit. Lillian has been playing the harp since she was…
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No-kill Shelter Holding Fundraiser Tonight
A local shelter in Bogart is raising money today to save dogs’ lives. The event will be held at the Waffle House on Atlanta Highway from 2-9 pm. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the non-profit shelter. Petzone rescues dogs and finds them new homes. The facility offers…