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Athens zoo mourns the death of 16-year-old black bear
ATHENS, Ga. - Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the death of Yonah, a 16-year-old American black bear who was humanely euthanized Sunday evening following a severe battle with pneumonia. What we know:. Animal care staff surrounded the female black bear when she died Sunday after her health deteriorated rapidly from...
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Zach Top Turns Fan Sign Into Showstopping ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Duet in Duluth
A handmade sign in the pit earned Brayden Frasure the night of his life. During the Oct. 29 stop of Zach Top's Cold Beer & Country Music Tour at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, Top spotted the young singer-songwriter in the crowd, read his sign, and invited him onstage. When Top asked what he wanted to sing, Frasure didn't hesitate: “Tennessee Whiskey.”
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Former 'Bachelor' host Chris Harrison to premiere new show in Athens
Former "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison will visit Athens on Nov. 4 for Legacy Night, a sorority watch party and advance screening event tied to his return to reality television. The event will take place at Union Fare (166 W. Clayton St.) and is expected to bring together members and alumnae from four University of Georgia sororities for a screening of the first episode of Harrison's new FOX Nation dating series, "Chris Harrison's The Vow," which premieres Nov. 11. Exclusive: Athens bakery finds community support in pop-up shop After the screening, attendees can hear from Harrison and his wife, entertainment journalist Lauren Zima, during an audience Q&A session. According to event organizers, the evening will also include a surprise appearance by Jace Cates, the star of the new series. "The Vow" follows Cates, a 30-year-old former college basketball player, as he searches for a wife among 10 women. The series focuses on faith, shared values and the pursuit of marriage. Zima serves as an executive producer. According to organizers, Legacy Night is intended to revive the communal watch-party experience that became associated with "The Bachelor" on college campuses and in sorority houses during Harrison's nearly two decades as host of the
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Historic Athens director announces Magnolias to rebuild, reopen
Murphy Wolford, owner of Magnolias Bar, has confirmed the bar will be rebuilt and reopened after a driver fatally crashed into the building Wednesday, according to a statement from Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine. Restoration will be possible thanks to a steel frame installed in 1997, when the building,...
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What led to the iconic photo of Uga V and the Auburn player?
In 1996, a photographer for the Montgomery Advertiser snapped a picture that is somewhat of a legend in the world of college football. The image shows Uga V, the University of Georgia’s live bulldog mascot, lunging toward an Auburn University football player during a game. The photograph isn’t just an unforgettable image ; it speaks to the depth of the rivalry between the two teams. The annual matchup is famously referred to as the "Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry." The teams first went head-to-head on the football field more than 130 years ago, on February 20, 1892. Watch this video to hear the story behind the photo of Uga and the Auburn player. It’s been 30 years since that picture was taken, and Charles Seiler, the man holding Uga’s leash, told USA TODAY what led to that historic moment and what he says is the “most famous” picture of himself. Back in 1996, football stadiums didn’t have jumbotrons. So, to see the play, Seiler and Uga V had to move closer to the field to follow the action. “It was a long play,” Seiler says. “An Auburn player made a good play. Caught the ball, ran in the end zone.” The
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ChristmasFest 2026 Applications are Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2026 Festival of Trees, says Samantha Mitchell, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator for the City of Toccoa and Main Street Toccoa. “We invite businesses, civic groups, schools, individuals, families, and non-profit organizations to participate by decorating a Christmas Tree and showcasing their creativity and holiday spirit. Trees must be completely decorated between December 1-3, during office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Festival of Trees will be located at 37 West Tugalo Street in Downtown Toccoa. The public is invited to view the trees and cast their votes on Friday, December 4, during ChristmasFest from 5-9 p.m. Voting tickets will be available for $1 each. There will be cash prizes for the top three winners. First place $500, second place $200, and third place $100, and this is a great opportunity to show off your creativity, represent your business or organization, and help bring the Christmas Spirit to Downtown Toccoa. Applications are available now at mainstreettoccoa.com, and we look forward to seeing all of the beautiful trees and celebrating the Christmas season with our community during ChristmasFest on December 4.”
Athens Banner-Herald
Athens-area holiday calendar features markets, lights and arts
As the holiday season approaches, communities across Athens, Winterville and Watkinsville are filling their calendars with artist markets, light displays, live performances and longtime seasonal traditions. This roundup highlights local events where visitors can shop from regional makers, experience holiday-themed arts programming, and take part in some of the area's most anticipated annual celebrations. Don't see your event listed here? Email your press release or event information to ashearer@onlineathens.com. New eats: Here's our list of Athens restaurants that opened in 2026 Athens area holiday and seasonal events Celebrate Fall Festival (Taylor-Grady House, 634 Prince Ave., Athens) Saturday, Nov. 7. Community arts festival featuring local makers, traditional crafts, artisan vendors and creative activities. Winter WonderLights (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens) Thursday, Nov. 12, and select nights through December. Walk-through holiday light display featuring illuminated installations, themed light experiences and seasonal décor along garden pathways. Athens Academy Holiday Market (Sinkwich Spartan Center, 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens) Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 18-19. Holiday shopping event featuring more than 85 vendors from across the Southeast selling artwork, jewelry, pottery, floral arrangements, specialty foods and handmade gifts. Opening-night shopping event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18. OCAF Holiday Market (Oconee Cultural
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High School Theatre Programs Win at Regional Competition!
Our high school theatre programs and students won top honors at regional One Act Play competitions, including a region championship win for Sequoyah High School! Congratulations to all of our schools’ casts, crews, and drama teachers and thank you to the boosters, volunteers, and sponsors who support these amazing programs and best wishes to Sequoyah’s team as they advance to state competition later this month. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms (and on our stages!) than they could anywhere else!
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Museum closes early due to power outage
A metro Atlanta museum is closed Wednesday because of a power outage.