Adam Walters

UGA Journalism Student @ugagrady & @sportsmediauga | Covering all things government in Athens-Clarke County and occasional sports

[Adam Walters @adamdwalters]

I was honored to write a profile on new Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Dexter Fisher this past semester.

The story can be found here: https://t.co/R8vvlUvRbH

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The event coverage I was tasked with covering gave me a glimpse into what coverage will be like as a working journalist.

It also gave me hands on experience with the realities of access for journalists and roadblocks that can come along the way.

https://t.co/G9M8A0MDbt

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Currently outside of the meeting due to executive session.

The authority has been in session for around 50 minutes.

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This past semester with @fastcopy & @UGAGrady have enabled me to learn and apply so much. Check out the link below to a see a small portion of what I was able to do:

https://t.co/nTFM9YYDH4

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Currently outside of the meeting due to executive session.

The authority has been in session for around 50 minutes.

[Adam Walters @adamdwalters]

The Elevate Campaign for the Classic Center has surpassed the $5.5 million fundraising goal according to Classic Center President and CEO Paul Cramer.

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17 graduation & convocation ceremonies are set to come to the Classic Center due to Stegeman Coliseum’s renovations.

President and CEO of the Classic Center Paul Cramer states the number of individuals coming to the Classic Center due to this is “staggering.”

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A motion to accept the February financials has been passed.

Overall, the financials are looking good according to a report from Philip Verrastro, Executive VP of Entertainment and Administration of the Classic Center.

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I’m here at the Classic Center covering the March Classic Center Authority meeting. Follow along for more updates.

#AthensGA #ClassicCenter

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WALKING OUT WITH A W‼️

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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Time to finish the drill. 💪

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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THEY LET THE BEARS GET HOT 🔥‼️

Up 2️⃣ after 5 innings

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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MOOD. #BearDown

@GGC_Softball

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🐻⬇️⏳

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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A lot of ball game left.

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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Locked in a fight.

After 3️⃣ we’re still tied up.

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

[Adam Walters @adamdwalters]

Locked in a battle after 2 innings.

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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Tied after 1️⃣

@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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🔒 IN.

#BearDown @GGC_Softball

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GAMEDAY 🐻‼️

⏰ 4PM
📍Grizzly Softball Complex
🆚 Lindsey Wilson
@GGC_Softball #BearDown

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@TorinSmith15 @jacksonrowland9

[Kelly Girtz @kellygirtz]

Lotsa hot and heavy local government action in Athens-Clarke City Hall tonight. Notably, we approved the Planned Development and Community Benefits Agreement associated with the Georgia Square Mall property redevelopment.