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Athens native earns doctorate degree in ministry during his senior years
Donarell B. Elder left his hometown of Athens many years ago as he charted a career in accounting that put him on a path to a new home in far off Connecticut. The winters in the New England states are much more chilled and snow covered than he experienced in his hometown in...
Vote: Week 8 Athens-area high school football player of the week
Another week of football is in the books. Below are the nominees from Week 8 action, each with outstanding performances for their teams last Friday night. For future polls, please nominate players by contacting Sara Tidwell via email (stidwell@gannett.com) or messaging @saramtidwell on X (formerly Twitter). Students can be added to this list until they have won it. ...
Urbana adjusts first, fast to prevail in unique flag football game against Georgia visitors
URBANA – When the referee blew his whistle to start the game clock Saturday morning, it soon felt like just another girls flag football game. Yet, it was anything but. The matchup – between host Urbana and Clarke Central High from Athens, Georgia – was eight months in the making, all the preparation, logistics and fundraising leading to that very moment. There was also the unknown element of ...
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