🏫 How Clarke County school board is filling roles

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🥢A Korean BBQ Experience Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

Chef JK Korean BBQ on South Milledge brings the full Korean BBQ experience to Athens, with tabletop grills, all-you-can-eat menus, and a lineup of meats, stews, and banchan. The setup turns dinner into a group activity, with guests grilling their own selections tableside.

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⚖️ When Divorce Or Custody Gets Real In Athens, Start Here

Family law questions have a way of sitting quietly until they suddenly affect your home, your children, your finances, or your next chapter.

If you are thinking about divorce, dealing with a custody or child support issue, trying to establish legal fatherhood, planning a stepparent adoption, enforcing a court order, or preparing a prenup, Samuel Thomas Law helps Athens families understand what comes next.

Samuel E. Thomas is a lifelong Athenian, a UGA graduate, and the principal attorney at Samuel Thomas Law, LLC.

His firm is built around direct attorney access, clear guidance, honest case assessment, and a strategy based on your facts, your goals, and Georgia law.

That means you are not left guessing whether to wait, file, negotiate, document, or get a plan in place.

The reason to reach out now is simple: the earlier you understand your options, the less likely you’ll make a rushed decision later.

Whether this is your first time dealing with family court or you have already been through it, the first step is just getting clear on where you stand.

Book an appointment or call (706) 546-0999 to see where your situation is headed

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🎉 For The People, By The People

Georgia Square Mall hosts the Classic City Juneteenth Music & Arts Fest on Saturday, the 20th, bringing together local musicians, dancers, artists, food vendors, community groups, and Black-owned businesses. Hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, the free event centers on the theme: “For the People. By the People.”

Why It Matters: Creates a space for Athens residents to celebrate local culture, support Black-owned businesses, and connect with community organizations in one place.

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🏫 Clarke County School Board Fills Roles

The Clarke County Board of Education appointed Johnelle Simpson II to fill the District 8 seat vacated by Nicole Hull and elected District 9 representative Mark Evans as its new board president. Simpson will serve through the upcoming special election, while Evans takes over the board's top leadership role.

Why It Matters: The appointments help shape who will be making key decisions on school policy, spending, and district priorities in the months ahead.

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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