How Athens got it's first black mayor

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Make sure your signed up for the next Athens Scoop Dinner Club!

If you have no idea what the event I’m talking about is:

We pair tables of 6 strangers together at a great local restaurant as a way to meet new people in the city specifically tailored to your vibe.

How it works:

• Take a short personality quiz

• Get matched with 5 compatible guests

• We pick the restaurant, handle the details, and provide conversation starters

You just show up.

NEXT DATE: Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM

If you've been craving conversations with substance (the kind that remind you why community matters) then this is for you. If you want to reserve your limited spot (or read about it more), just click below:

“I would definitely go again and will highly recommend to my friends!” - Sydney Burd

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Start Your Summer Strong At Orangetheory In Beechwood

If summer has you wanting to feel stronger, more energized, and back in a real routine, Orangetheory Fitness Athens in Beechwood is one of the easiest places to start.

Every class is coach-led, one hour, and already planned for you, combining treadmill or alternative cardio, rowing, and strength training into a full-body workout.

What makes Orangetheory different from a regular gym is that you are not wandering around guessing: your coach guides the room, your heart-rate monitor shows your effort in real time, and the class is built so beginners and regulars can work side by side.

The Beechwood studio is locally owned, has been open since 2016, and Regional Studio Manager Charles King helps set the tone for what members love most about it: people actually learn your name.

You do not need to be in great shape to start, and you can also mix in Strength 50 classes if you want more focused upper, lower, or full-body strength work.

Text SCOOP to 706-521-0595 to ask about the June intro offer and which first class to try.

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🏆 A Historic Win for Athens

Athens has a new mayor. Dexter Fisher defeated Tim Denson in Tuesday’s runoff, becoming the first Black mayor elected in Athens-Clarke County history.

Why It Matters: Fisher’s win marks a historic first for Athens and signals where voters want the city headed.

Read more here.

🏛 Have Thoughts On The New Judicial Center?

ACC wants feedback on the new downtown Judicial Center. A June 30 meeting will give residents a chance to weigh in on the building’s design as plans take shape.

Why It Matters: A major downtown project is taking shape, and residents have a chance to help influence its design.

Read more here.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga In The Galleries | Georgia Museum of Art | Athens | 6/18 | More 
A free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries.

🎥 Black Heritage Celebration | Morton Theatre | Athens | 6/19 | More Join Morton Theatre for a powerful day of film, spoken word, and storytelling.

🎉 Juneteenth Celebration | Downtown | Athens | 6/19 | More Celebrate the country’s second independence day and honor local culture and traditions.

🎭 Keep It Clean Comedy | Jittery Joe’s - Five Points | Athens | 6/19 | More Free stand-up show featuring family-friendly laughs.

🏆 Hendershot’s Comedy | Hendershot’s | Athens | 6/17 | More
Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy a night of laughs!

🎤 Music: John Paul White | Hotel Indigo | Athens | 6/18 | More An intimate evening of live music at the Hotel Indigo Athens!

🍹 Rum Tasting | Tonique Bottle Co. | Athens | 6/19 | More Sample three different styles of Dark Caribbean Rum along with a welcome Daiquiri cocktail. 

🕯 Shakti After Hours | Shakti Power Yoga | Athens | 6/19 | More Think wellness meets girls' night in—with a Shakti twist.

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