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1. UGA student finds 3 beheaded goats, other dead animals in river (wsbtv.com) — Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a disturbing case after a UGA student found multiple beheaded goats and other animals in the North Oconee River Park. Officers say similar mutilations have occurred before and worry the increasing number of carcasses could signal escalating violence, though they are unsure whether Athens residents face broader danger as the case remains open.
2. Lights, camera, Ciné: The story of Athens' arthouse movie theatre (redandblack.com) — Ciné, the nonprofit arthouse theater on West Hancock Avenue, is doubling down on its role as a community hub for Athens with eclectic film programming, live events, and a newly redesigned café and bar. Executive Director Pamela Kohn emphasizes partnerships with UGA and local creators, making Ciné one of the most affordable and culturally rich entertainment options for students and residents.
3. Meet Your Neighbors: Explore these 9 Athens communities (redandblack.com) — From historic Boulevard and Normaltown to the East and West Sides, this guide breaks down nine distinct Athens neighborhoods with their cheap eats, parks, venues, and local hangouts. Whether you're choosing where to live or planning a weekend, it highlights walkable streets, UGA-adjacent areas, river trails, and shopping spots that define daily life across Athens-Clarke County.
4. History Lesson: The intertwined history of Athens and UGA (redandblack.com) — Athens' identity is tightly bound to the University of Georgia, from its 18th-century founding as Franklin College to today's bustling college town and music hub. This history piece walks you through land grants, civil rights milestones, downtown revitalization, and football-fueled fame, showing how UGA's growth continually reshaped Athens' culture, economy, and national profile.
5. UGA law endowment honors Buck Griffin's legacy (thestate.com) — UGA School of Law has created a new endowment honoring longtime Athens attorney and community leader John E. "Buck" Griffin, with state leaders and university officials announcing the fund. The scholarship will support law students with military ties and those from regions including North Georgia near Athens, helping future lawyers follow a path similar to Griffin's.
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