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Athens murder trial stirs emotions

Trial in Athens spotlights immigration tensions

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay and 7 other events.

Today's riddle: Why don't skeletons fight each other? Read on to find out.

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Monday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees. Tuesday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 63, low: 59. Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 39 degrees.

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News we're reading

• Five appointments to be made to the ACC Board of Tax Equalization ( redandblack.com ) — Athens-Clarke County is seeking five new members for its Board of Tax Equalization. Eligible applicants must be local property owners and high school graduates, with applications due by December 1. Successful candidates will undergo extensive training to handle tax appeals.

• Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student 'fought for her life,' prosecutors say ( krdo.com ) — In Athens, Georgia, the trial of Jose Antonio Ibarra, accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley, reveals intense courtroom emotions. The case, involving forensic evidence and political implications, has stirred local and national debates on crime and immigration.

• How Harris' effort to neutralize immigration as a campaign issue failed ( hawaiitribune-herald.com subscription) — In Athens, Georgia, a Venezuelan migrant is facing trial for serious charges, highlighting local tensions over immigration. The case has become a focal point in broader national debates about immigration policies and their impact on communities.

Upcoming Events in Athens

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Tuesday November 19

Historic Athens History Hour Tue Nov 19 12:00 pm Lyndon House Arts Center

West Broad Farmer's Market at Athentic Brewing Tue Nov 19 5:00 pm Athens Area Chamber of Commerce , Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens GA

Mayor & Commission Agenda Setting Session Tue Nov 19 6:00 pm Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Meetings , - City Hall 301 College Ave Rm 205 Athens GA 30601

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Friday November 22

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay Fri Nov 22 6:30 pm Morton Theatre 195 W Washington St, Athens

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift Fri Nov 22 8:30 pm Morton Theatre 195 W Washington St, Athens

Monday November 25

Athentic Brewing Co. Trivia Night Mon Nov 25 7:00 pm Athens Area Chamber of Commerce , 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601

Tuesday November 26

Ballrooms and Brews Tue Nov 26 6:00 pm Athens Area Chamber of Commerce , Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave. Athens, GA

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Events Nearby

Monday November 18

Planning Commission (Watkinsville) Mon Nov 18 6:00 pm Oconee County Administrative Building

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Tuesday November 19

(Watkinsville) Tue Nov 19 3:30 pm Oconee County Library

Recreation Advisory Committee (Watkinsville) Tue Nov 19 5:00 pm Oconee Veterans Park (Oconee County Parks & Rec Department)

Trivia Night at Trappeze Pub (Hull) Tue Nov 19 6:30 pm Trappeze Pub

Wednesday November 20

Northeast Georgia Livestock LLC (Winterville) Wed Nov 20 11:00 am Northeast Georgia Livestock, LLC

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

E Campus Rd shut down near Carlton St due to a crash. Avoid area. (Twitter 7 hours ago)

Check out this week's edition of the CCSD Better Together newsletter! For English:/... Para Español:/... (Twitter 2 days ago)

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County posted a job for in Athens, GA. Apply at GovernmentJobs.com .

SWM posted a job for Human Resources Intern at SWM Athens, GA in Athens, GA. Apply at SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Lilin .

Nearby News

'Why does something like this happen?' - UGA student shares experience, aftermath of being at Apalachee shooting ( redandblack.com )

James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction, Pick, Odds for Saturday, November 16 ( actionnetwork.com )

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't have the guts.

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