WEEK IN PHOTOS: Scenes from Classic City Rollergirls, ESP pageant, Georgia women's basketball and more
This week's "Week in Photos" includes images from a State of the Union Watch Party at Hendershot's, a sorority powderpuff game hosted by UGA relay for life, unusually warm weather in Athens, a Young the Giant concert at Georgia Theatre, ESP's Big Hearts at Bat pageant, a Classic City Rollergirls scrimmage and Georgia women's basketball dominating win over Florida.
An Athens resident watches the State of the Union Address at Hendershot's Coffee Bar on Feb. 5, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. The event was organized by Fair Fight, an organization championed by Stacey Abrams for its work in advocating for voter rights. (photo/Julian Alexander)
Jaylen Black, a volunteer for Fair Fight, welcomes people to a watch party for the State of the Union Address at Hendershot's Coffee Bar on Feb. 5, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. The event was organized by Fair Fight, an organization championed by Stacey Abrams for its work in advocating for voter rights. (photo/Julian Alexander)
Athens residents applaud the State of the Union rebuttal delivered by Stacey Abrams at Hendershot's Coffee Bar on Feb. 5, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. The event was organized by Fair Fight, an organization championed by Stacey Abrams for its work in advocating for voter rights. (photo/Julian Alexander)
University of Georgia Relay for Life’s  played powderpuff football at the Intramural Fields in Athens, Georgia on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. The powderpuff game was played by eight sororities that were competing for Greek Week points. Kappa Alpha Theta won this year’s powderpuff match with a final score of 42-18. Sigma Kappa placed second while Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Delta Pi tied for third place. Relay for Life has raised about $40,000 during this year’s Greek Week, and the charity raised $1,000 for the powderpuff match. (Photo/Caitlin Jett)
University of Georgia Relay for Life’s powderpuff game at the Intramural Fields in Athens, Georgia on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. The powderpuff game was played by eight sororities that were competing for Greek Week points. Kappa Alpha Theta won this year’s powderpuff match with a final score of 42-18. Sigma Kappa placed second while Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Delta Pi tied for third place. Relay for Life has raised about $40,000 during this year’s Greek Week, and the charity raised $1,000 for the powderpuff match. (Photo/Caitlin Jett)
University of Georgia Relay for Life’s powderpuff game at the Intramural Fields in Athens, Georgia on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. The powderpuff game was played by eight sororities that were competing for Greek Week points. Kappa Alpha Theta won this year’s powderpuff match with a final score of 42-18. Sigma Kappa placed second while Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Delta Pi tied for third place. Relay for Life has raised about $40,000 during this year’s Greek Week, and the charity raised $1,000 for the powderpuff match. (Photo/Caitlin Jett)
Hannah Raffauf, a 4th year women's study's major, and Josh Watson, a bio informatics grad student, hold a conversation during the afternoon hours of Feb. 5, 2019 on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Georgia. UGA students have been taking advantage of warm weather this week after weeks of cold temperatures throughout the last month. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
Maria Contretas and her husband Juan play on the playground with 11-month old daughter Leilani at Sandy Creek Park while they enjoy the unusually warm weather in Athens, Georgia on Thursday, February 7, 2019. (Photo/Caroline Barnes, http://carolinembarnes.wixsite.com/photography)
University of Georgia students experience unusually warm weather on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. Temperatures rose to nearly 82 degrees. (Photo/Rebecca Wright)
Jacob Tilley, guitarist for Young The Giant, plays during a concert at the Georgia Theatre on Feb. 9, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. Young The Giant consists of two guitarists, Jacob and Eric Cannata, who both play lead and rythm. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
A fan watches Young The Giant at a concert at the Georgia Theatre on Feb. 9, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. Young The Giant played two sold-out nights at the Georgia Theatre with California-based band Sure Sure; the band has not been to Athens since 2015. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
Sameer Gadhia, lead singer for Young The Giant, in concert at the Georgia Theatre on Feb. 9, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. Young The Giant played two sold-out nights at the Georgia Theatre with California-based band Sure Sure; the band has not been to Athens since 2015. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
Photos taken at the Extra Special People Big Hearts Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Big Hearts is annual pageant and fundraiser for children and adults of all abilities. (Photo/Christina R. Matacotta, crmatacotta@gmail.com)
Photos taken at the Extra Special People Big Hearts Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Big Hearts is annual pageant and fundraiser for children and adults of all abilities. (Photo/Christina R. Matacotta, crmatacotta@gmail.com)
Photos taken at the Extra Special People Big Hearts Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Big Hearts is annual pageant and fundraiser for children and adults of all abilities. (Photo/Christina R. Matacotta, crmatacotta@gmail.com)
Photos taken at the Extra Special People Big Hearts Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Big Hearts is annual pageant and fundraiser for children and adults of all abilities. (Photo/Christina R. Matacotta, crmatacotta@gmail.com)
Harley Cruce (20) waits anxiously before making her big entrance. Extra Special People hosts its annual Big Hearts at Bat on Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga. (Photo/Daniela Rico)
Charlotte Barwell (4) goes on stage to share her love of drawing. Extra Special People hosts its annual Big Hearts at Bat on Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga. (Photo/Daniela Rico)
Avery Elrod (11) runs on stage to sing one of her favorite Moana songs. Extra Special People hosts its annual Big Hearts at Bat on Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga. (Photo/Daniela Rico)
Brenden Skrine performs magic tricks on stage as part of his talent. Extra Special People hosts its annual Big Hearts at Bat on Feb. 9, 2019 at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga. (Photo/Daniela Rico)
The Classic City Rollergirls competed with their separate Green and Black teams for the interleague season opener at the Athens Arena on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (Photo/Kaley Lefevre, kaley.lefevre@gmail.com)
Crazy Cat Lady rounds the third corner during a pass. The Classic City Rollergirls competed with their separate Green and Black teams for the interleague season opener at the Athens Arena on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (Photo/Kaley Lefevre, kaley.lefevre@gmail.com)
Fans watch the action while the Classic City Rollergirls competed with their separate Green and Black teams for the interleague season opener at the Athens Arena on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (Photo/Kaley Lefevre, kaley.lefevre@gmail.com)
Badash Booher ices her nose inbetween jams. Classic City Rollergirls play in their annual Green vs. Black scrimmage on Feb. 9, 2019 in Athens, Ga. (Photo/Daniela Rico)
Elizabeth Impaler takes a warm up lap before the match. Classic City Rollergirls play in their annual Green vs. Black scrimmage on Feb. 9, 2019 in Athens, Ga. (Photo/Daniela Rico)
Classic City Rollergirls play in their annual Green vs. Black scrimmage on Feb. 9, 2019 in Athens, Ga. (Photo/Daniela Rico)
Harry Dawg, dressed in pink to support breast cancer awareness, waves a flag during team introductions at a game against the University of Florida at Stegeman Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. The Lady Dawgs defeated the Gators with an enormous point deficit of 93-58 in regular time. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
University of Georgia guard Taja Cole (0), a red-shirt junior from Richmond, Virginia, gestures to a teammate during a game against the University of Florida at Stegeman Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. The Lady Dawgs defeated the Gators with an enormous point deficit of 93-58 in regular time. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
Gabby Connally (2), a sophomore from San Antonio, Texas, goes up for a shot during a game against the University of Florida at Stegeman Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. The Lady Dawgs defeated the Gators with an enormous point deficit of 93-58 in regular time. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
University of Georgia players congratulate one another during a timeout at a game against the University of Florida at Stegeman Coliseum on Feb. 10, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. The Lady Dawgs defeated the Gators with an enormous point deficit of 93-58 in regular time. (Photo/Julian Alexander)
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