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Wiley, GA · Arts & Culture
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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.”
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Bear Hollow Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Black Bear Yonah
Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the loss of Yonah (16), an American black bear who was humanely euthanized on the evening of November 1 following complications from severe pneumonia. Yonah was surrounded by the animal care team who have cared for her throughout her life at the zoo. Yonah and...
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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,...
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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Remembering 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart
Stewart, who died Oct. 28, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming famous as Star Trek's Capt. Picard. Critic David Bianculli has a tribute, and we listen back to a 2020 interview. Support Local Journalism. GPB believes that everyone should have access to trustworthy, fact-based stories that connect them...
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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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Museum closes early due to power outage
A metro Atlanta museum is closed Wednesday because of a power outage.