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Morning Athens! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. In today's newsletter:

Athens library director retires after impactful nine-year tenure

Athens restaurants' health scores revealed

Help Athens animals with towel donations anytime

Also on today's calendar: ACT Presents: Anastasia the Musical and 9 other events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman with a six pack? Read on to find out.

Weather forecast:

Friday: Some sun returning; warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees. Hot!Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 55. Sunday: Cloudy, a shower; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

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News we're reading

( flagpole.com ) — Valerie Bell, the director of the Athens Regional Library System, is retiring after nine years of service. Her leadership saw the library win awards and innovate during the pandemic. The library is now searching for a new director to continue its community-focused mission.

( onlineathens.com ) — Recent health inspections in Athens-Clarke County reveal a range of scores, with some restaurants achieving perfect marks while others face issues like roaches and mold. The inspections aim to ensure safe dining experiences for residents and visitors.

( hoodline.com ) — Athens-Clarke County Animal Services is appealing for donations of bath towels and hand rags to support their animal care efforts. Residents can drop off donations at any time, helping to provide comfort and cleanliness for shelter animals.

( fox5atlanta.com ) — A 27-year-old Athens man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in an apartment on Royale Road. The suspect, Kendall Boone, was arrested and is being held at the Athens-Clarke County Jail.

( onlineathens.com ) — The suspect in the 2001 murder of UGA law student Tara Baker in Athens has been denied bond again. The case, which remained unsolved for years, is set to go to trial in 2025, with the suspect facing multiple charges.

Upcoming Events in Athens

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Thursday November 7

ACT Presents: Anastasia the Musical Thu Nov 7 7:30 pm Morton Theatre 195 W Washington St, Athens

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Friday November 8

Turkish Delights Gala & Fundraiser Fri Nov 8 7:00 pm Athens Area Chamber of Commerce , Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Avenue Athens, GA

Saturday November 9

Athens Fall Craft and Vendor Market Sat Nov 9 10:00 am Tanger Outlets Commerce

Turkish Delights Eclectic Bazaar Sat Nov 9 11:00 am Athens Area Chamber of Commerce , Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Avenue Athens GA

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Athens Sat Nov 9 12:00 pm The Venue On Broad

Free the Tapes: Athens Potluck Edition Sat Nov 9 1:00 pm Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries

ACT Presents: Anastasia the Musical Sat Nov 9 2:00 pm Morton Theatre

IAGA Diwali Celebration Sat Nov 9 5:00 pm Oconee County Civic Center

Country Bar Crawl Athens, GA Sat Nov 9 6:00 pm Silver Dollar

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Events Nearby

Saturday November 9

Marigold Farmers Market (Winterville) Sat Nov 9 9:00 am Pittard Park

Ride SOFAR – A Ride to The Rescue (Winterville) Sat Nov 9 9:00 am Sweet olive Farm animal rescue

Bag of Books Sale (Winterville) Sat Nov 9 10:00 am Front Porch Book Store

Family Saturdays: Art Workshop (Hull) Sat Nov 9 12:00 pm Lyndon House Arts Center

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

Trinity Health posted a job for Front Office Assistant in Athens, GA. Apply at Trinity Health Careers .

Federal Express Corporation posted a job for Courier/DOT-2 in Athens, GA. Apply at FedEx Careers .

Ok Athens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time!

- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An abdominal snowman.

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