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Monday, December 22, 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Athens, where high-energy sports, unforgettable live music, and vibrant downtown festivities set the stage for welcoming 2026.
At Akins Ford Arena, cheer on the Athens Rock Lobsters as they take on their in-state rival, the Columbus River Dragons in a thrilling New Year’s Eve showdown. After the final buzzer, the celebration continues with a post-game party featuring a ...read more
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Friday, December 19, 2025
Just before the holiday season began, St. Mary's Health Care System and its colleagues and volunteers donated 380 frozen turkeys to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to help families in need this holiday season – a total of 9,700 pounds or 4.8 tons.Each year, St. Mary’s gives a free turkey to each colleague and volunteer as a sign of appreciation for their dedication and service. During the week ...read more
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Jacie MacMullan, a registered nurse and weekend charge nurse on St. Mary’s 3rd Floor Medical/Surgical Unit, has received St. Mary’s DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence. She was nominated by a patient struggling with several major health conditions that led to multiple hospital admissions at St. Mary’s and another hospital over a period of six weeks.
“That was a very traumatic time for ...read more
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
ATHENS, GA – December 18, 2025 – Athens On Ice officially returned to Athens earlier this month, bringing an expanded lineup of festive experiences that make it easier than ever to check off those must-do holiday traditions. As the region’s only ice-skating rink, Athens On Ice continues to be a signature seasonal attraction, inviting the community to glide into the holidays surrounded by twinkling ...read more
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship, which each year provides $2,500 gifts to five colleagues who have been accepted into a nursing program of study.
Scholarship recipients can be nurses who are studying to advance their career or colleagues who are studying to become a nurse.
The scholarship was established by ...read more
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Monday, December 08, 2025
St. Mary’s Medical Group is teaming up with board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Randy Lavender, Jr., to create St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists (SMOS), a new practice opening Dec. 8 to provide comprehensive care for joint injuries, hip and knee replacements and revisions, and other orthopedic needs.
St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists will be located in The Exchange office park at 2470 ...read more
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Thursday, November 06, 2025
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Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Community
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Trade shows still work. But the game has changed — it's no longer just about who shows up or how polished your booth looks. It’s about how fluently you use digital tools to stretch your message across time, space, and channels. From pre-show buzz to post-show data loops, what used to be a three-day hustle is now a month-long choreography. Get that rhythm right, and your booth becomes more than a ...read more
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