Local News
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Several roads in downtown Athens have reopened since Wednesday’s fatal crash on Jackson Street and Broad Street.
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The 35-year-old SEC Championship game will be played for its final time in December as college football moves to a 24-team playoff format.
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The Beautiful Soles initiative in Jackson County provides middle and high school students with new shoes, free of cost. Aaryn Fisher, Executive Director of Jackson County Family Connection discusses the initiative.
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The Marigold Fiber Fest aims to promote the use of natural fibers, and will include workshops, local vendors, demonstrations, and an art show.
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The University of Georgia Department of Theatre and Film Studies is bringing a bright, fantastical interpretation of the classic 1950s musical Guys and Dolls to the Fine Arts Theatre as part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts initiative.
NPR News
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Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims.
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American prison officials are looking to European nations like Germany and Norway for a roadmap on how to design a prison that emphasizes rehabilitation and a successful return to life on the outside.
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ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Venezuelan government and its state-owned oil company to explore opportunities in the country.
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Whether you're hosting friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, we've got foolproof turkey recipes, advice on how to stay present while hosting, and directions on how to create a stunning floral arrangement.
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