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The Gist: Athens residents have until December 7 to weigh in on updates to the 2018 Athens in Motion Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. An online survey and educational StoryMap are available to help shape future infrastructure projects.

Why It Matters: Your feedback directly influences which sidewalks, bike lanes and crosswalks get built to make Athens safer for walkers and cyclists.

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The Gist: Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating an early morning shooting on December 1 near campus at McCrae Dental on Baxter Street. The incident closed roads from South Rocksprings to South Milledge for several hours. No details on victims or suspects have been released.

Why It Matters: The shooting happened in a high-traffic student area just blocks from campus, raising safety concerns as finals week approaches.

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The Gist: New University of Georgia research shows states with medical cannabis dispensaries saw a 16% drop in opioid prescriptions. The studies, published in major health journals, found reductions across all demographics and suggest cannabis could be a safer pain management option.

Why It Matters: This locally conducted research addresses the ongoing opioid crisis and could influence Georgia's medical marijuana policies.

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🎭 Cirque Dreams Holidaze | Classic Center Theatre | Athens | 12/04-05 | More Broadway-style circus celebration featuring aerial acts, jugglers, and festive acrobatic wonder.

🎄 Downtown Parade of Lights | Downtown Athens | Athens | 12/04 | More Annual parade culminating in Santa lighting the community Christmas tree downtown.

❄️ Ice Skating at Classic Center | 440 Foundry Pavilion | Athens | Daily | More NHL-sized indoor rink offering winter fun for all ages throughout December.

🎅 Deck the Hollow | Bear Hollow Zoo | Athens | 12/11-14 | More Holiday lights, animal encounters, local vendors, and festive photo opportunities nightly.

🎸 Corey Smith & Dee White | Georgia Theatre | Athens | 12/05 | More Heartland country blending Southern rock storytelling with earnest, rootsy vocals.

🎵 WILLIS with Hotel Fiction | Georgia Theatre | Athens | 12/06 | More Indie soundscapes meeting intimate folk-pop for a moody, introspective evening.

🎤 Nuçi's Space 25th Anniversary Benefit | Georgia Theatre | Athens | 12/12 | More Milestone celebration supporting Athens' mental health and music resource nonprofit.

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