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- Why Arnoldsvilleās fire station stayed independent while others consolidated
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ā¢ Fire departments still work as one (theoglethorpeecho.com) ā Arnoldsvilleās volunteer fire department is one of just three remaining in the county association and chose to stay independent to protect its stronger insurance rating for local homeowners. The story explains how Arnoldsville works with nearby stations like Salem and Crawford, how consolidation into Oglethorpe County Fire and Rescue affects funding, staffing, and ISO scores, and what changes residents might see in equipment and coordination. 
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Classic City Trivia ā
Akademia Brewing Company, 150 Crane Dr, Athens
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Standup Comedy in Athens! Live at Marigold Auditorium ā
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture, 373 N Church St, Winterville
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Athens Beer Fest ā
Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center, 155 Hickory St, Athens
1:00 pm
Friday August 14
Saturday August 22
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Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 705 Sunset Drive, Athens
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Marigold Farmers Market ā
Pittard Park, 115 Parkview Rd, Winterville
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"Aqua Aerobics" at the Memorial Park Pool ā
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens
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New Sped Teacher Orientation
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SPLOST & TSPLOST Oversight Committee Meeting ā
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens
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New Sped Teacher Training
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Chamber 101 ā
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce This event will be hosted at Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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"Let's Take a Dip" Therapeutic Program at the Bishop Park Pool ā
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 705 Sunset Drive, Athens
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Teen Summer Crafts
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Location: ACC Library - Teen department Library Branch: Athens-Clarke County Library
2:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We finally got the opportunity to clean the windows at The National in Gainesville.
Fun pic while rappelling a stack of windows. Glass gleaming almost like a mirror. www.marigoldmaintenance.com (Nextdoor Hargrove Lake Rd)
- Landmark Properties, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Athens. Apply here.
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnoldsville here.
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Athens
- Athens yoga studios push inclusion to widen access for all (onlineathens.com)
- Athens all-stars perform with artist Marcel P. Black (onlineathens.com)
- Rep. Clyde on ICE activity in Athens (wuga.org)
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