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Monday kicks off Athens Restaurant Week.Dozens of area restaurants are participating in the annual event, featuring special prices and menus all week long.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved an additional $36.6 million to support disaster recovery efforts across Georgia, with most of the funding going toward projects through FEMA's Public Assistance program.
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Tax revenues in Georgia declined in June. The loss is attributed to the gas tax suspension and increased income tax refunds.
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There are significant changes in store for the nonprofit organization Athens Parent Wellbeing, which supports mental health needs for parents and caregivers in northeast Georgia.
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The University of Georgia bids farewell and congratulations to its Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Benjamin Ayers.
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The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar.
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Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.
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In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?
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Scott Simon and Azar Nafisi reflect on the enduring power of literature.
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