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In today's Scoop:
🏛️ State Rep. Wiedower resigns House seat
💰 East Athens gets $50K for community programs
🐾 Odin the rescue cat’s recovery story
🎉 Weekend events: farmers market, UGA hoops, live music
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At just one month old, little Odin was found by a Good Samaritan with a ruptured eye and a will to live stronger than anyone could imagine. After surgery at UGA to remove her eye, she was sent to animal control—but her story was far from over. Vincent’s Place Sanctuary learned about her, rushed to adopt her, and helped her overcome neurological issues, stomach troubles, and a dangerous parasite. Now, Odin lives every day surrounded by love, joy, and safety!
You can help animals like her by sponsoring a rescue at Vincent’s Place Sanctuary at
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🏛️ State Rep. Marcus Wiedower Resigns Seat
The Gist: State Rep. Marcus Wiedower resigned Tuesday to focus on his expanding real estate business, Hillpointe, where he's vice president of external affairs. The Republican represented District 121 (parts of Oconee and Clarke counties) since 2019 and chaired the House Gaming Study Committee, championing sports betting legalization bills.
Why It Matters: A special election will be called to fill the seat, possibly as early as December. Wiedower's departure may stall Georgia's sports betting legalization efforts.
Read more here.
💰 East Athens Group Gets $50K for Community Programs
The Gist: East Athens Development Corporation received $50,000 from Spectrum Community Center Assist on Oct. 24 to support neighborhood revitalization, youth enrichment programs, and affordable housing initiatives in underserved areas.
Why It Matters: The funding directly supports job training and community center improvements where they're needed most in East Athens.
Read more here.
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🥕 Athens Farmers Market | Bishop Park | Athens | 11/02 | More Southern Living's Best brings fresh local produce, live music, and kids activities.
🏀 UGA Men's Basketball Home Opener | Stegeman Coliseum | Athens | 11/03 | More Bulldogs tip off the season against Bellarmine under the lights.
🎨 Lyndon House Art Activities | Lyndon House Arts Center | Athens | 11/02 | More Free crafts and art-making for all ages in the galleries.
🎶 Athens Farmers Market Wednesday | Creature Comforts Brewing | Athens | 11/05 | More Evening market with local vendors, doubled SNAP benefits, and live tunes.
🎸 Cosmic Charlie | Georgia Theatre | Athens | 11/01 | More Grateful Dead tribute band delivers psychedelic jams and extended improvisations.
🎤 Susto | Georgia Theatre | Athens | 11/03 | More Charleston indie-folk rockers bring Southern storytelling and Americana soul.
🎸 Stephen Wilson Jr. | Georgia Theatre | Athens | 11/07 | More Rising country artist with rock edge blends heartland grit and raw vocals.
💃 Bombshell Burlesque | 40 Watt Club | Athens | 11/07 | More Classic cabaret-style performance blending dance, comedy, and vintage glamour.
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