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In today’s Scoop:
🏠 Who Actually Gets the House in a Georgia Divorce?
🛍️ Georgia Square Mall Redevelopment Faces Community Concerns
🥩 Ghavi’s Steak Place Opens on Prince Avenue
🏠 Who Actually Gets the House in a Georgia Divorce?
Most people assume Georgia splits everything 50/50. It doesn't.
Georgia is an "equitable distribution" state, which means a judge divides marital property based on what's fair, not what's equal. The house, the retirement accounts, even the dog can land differently than you'd guess. And property you owned before the marriage, or inherited during it, often isn't on the table at all.
Samuel E. Thomas, a lifelong Athenian and UGA grad, has spent his career walking Athens families through exactly these questions at Samuel Thomas Law.
His take: the biggest mistakes in family law happen before anyone files anything. People move out, drain an account, or sign something in week one that follows them for years, all because they didn't know where they stood.
Whether you're just curious how Georgia law works or you're quietly weighing a real decision, the first step is the same. Get clear on your actual position before you act on a guess.
Every conversation is confidential. Call (706) 546-0999 or request a confidential consult and Sam will tell you honestly what your situation looks like, including if you don't need a lawyer yet.
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🛍️ Georgia Square Mall Redevelopment Faces Community Concerns
Athens residents are raising concerns about plans to redevelop Georgia Square Mall, with questions surrounding the project’s impact on the surrounding community, housing and future development.
Why It Matters: The redevelopment could impact surrounding businesses, traffic and development in the area.
Read more here.
🥩 Ghavi’s Steak Place Opens on Prince Avenue
Ghavi’s The Steak Place has officially opened on Prince Avenue in Athens, bringing a new steak-focused restaurant to the area.
Why It Matters: The opening adds another locally owned dining option to the Prince Avenue area.
Read more here.
If you have a flight out of Atlanta this summer, Andy’s Transport Services is a local Athens ride service that helps you skip the parking, traffic, and pickup stress.
Andy has been a professional driver for more than 40 years and started ATS to offer transportation that feels more personal, reliable, and respectful.
They handle airport rides, long-distance trips, event transportation, senior transportation, wedding shuttles, and more.
If your next trip is already on the calendar, this is one of those things worth booking before the week gets busy. Call 762-400-2141.
P.S. — if you’re looking for part time work, call him and ask about becoming a driver.
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🎤 Bingo | Oconee County Library | Watkinsville | 8/12 | More
Play bingo to win prizes and books!
🎤 Karaoke with DJ Gregory | Athentic Brewing Co. | Athens | 8/12 | More
Grab the mic and sing your heart out with a night of karaoke hosted by DJ Gregory.
🎭 Gorgeous George’s Improv League | Flying Squid Comedy | Athens | 8/13 | More
Catch homegrown improv comedy featuring short-form and long-form performances.
🎷 Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots | The Globe | Athens | 8/13 | More
Listen to hot jazz and swing inspired by the sounds of the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s.
🎱 Bad Dog BINGO | Amici at The Falls | Athens | 8/13 | More
Test your luck with a fun night of bingo hosted by TJ Wayt.
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