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Good morning Comer! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Comer ICU nurse just earned a major scholarship
  • Which Comer students just made UNG’s elite academic honor rolls?

Also on today's calendar: Jingle Bell Jog.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 40.
  • Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 St. Mary's Colleagues From Across Region Awarded Nursing Education Scholarships (athensceo.com) — A Comer resident, Caroline Walters, has been awarded a Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship to support her master’s studies while she works as an ICU nurse at St. Mary’s in Athens. Her advanced training aims to strengthen critical care for patients across the region and bring expanded expertise back to the community once she completes her degree.
   

• UNG announces President's & Dean's lists for fall 2025 (mainstreetnews.com) — Several University of North Georgia students from Comer have earned top academic honors, with one on the President’s Honor Roll and multiple residents on the Dean’s List for fall 2025. Their recognition highlights strong local achievement at UNG and showcases how students from Comer and nearby towns are excelling in demanding college programs across the region.
   

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    Saturday December 20
  • Jingle Bell Jog
    Historic Watson Mill Bridge State Park , 650 Watson Mill , Comer
    1:00 pm

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  • Photos from Prince Avenue, Athens Academy rivalry boys basketball game (onlineathens.com)
  • Eat Athens: Build-your-own stir fry option makes this spot a must-try (onlineathens.com)
  • ACCA expands support for Athens' seniors through food assistance and year-round care (redandblack.com)

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