WEEK IN PHOTOS: Warnock in Athens, men's basketball shootout win and more
The week of Dec. 6-12 in Athens, Georgia saw "Light Up Athens", a UGA men's basketball game, a UGA women's basketball game, a Rev. Warnock rally, a biker toy drive, ice skating at the Classic Center, the Beachwood Holiday market and a visit from former 2020 presidential candidate, Julián Castro. Here are some of our favorite photos from the week.Â
Georgia sophomore Christian Brown (3) dunks the ball. The University of Georgia men’s basketball team beat/fell to Samford 79-75 on Dec. 12, 2020, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/ Kathryn Skeean, kskeean@randb.com)
Georgia sophomore Sahvir Wheeler (2) shoots the ball. The University of Georgia men’s basketball team beat/fell to Samford 79-75 on Dec. 12, 2020, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/ Kathryn Skeean, kskeean@randb.com)
Georgia sophomore Jaxon Etter (11) shoots and scores a basket. The University of Georgia men’s basketball team beat/fell to Samford 79-75 on Dec. 12, 2020, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/ Kathryn Skeean, kskeean@randb.com)
Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock meets with Athens major Kelly Girtz and a crowd of supporters at City Hall in Athens, Georgia on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Warnock's campaign completed a statewide tour of Georgia, making stops in Atlanta, Athens and Augusta ahead of the January 5 Senate runoff election. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock speaks with the press in Athens, Georgia on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 as part of the "Get Ready to Vote” student rally with Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz. Warnock's campaign completed a statewide tour of Georgia, making stops in Atlanta, Athens and Augusta ahead of the January 5 Senate runoff election. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Skaters take laps around the rink at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. The Athens on Ice event is held outdoors and offers public ice skating throughout December and January. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Skaters take laps around the rink at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. The Athens on Ice event is held outdoors and offers public ice skating throughout December and January. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Skaters take laps around the rink at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. The Athens on Ice event is held outdoors and offers public ice skating throughout December and January. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
A child paints an ornament at the Beechwood Holiday Market. The Market took place at the Beechwood shopping center on Sunday, December 6th, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Sophie Yaeger / syager@randb.com
People browse Christmas trees at the Beachwood Holiday market. The Market took place at the Beechwood shopping center on Sunday, December 6th, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Sophie Yaeger / syager@randb.com)
Former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary under the Obama administration and former 2020 presidential candidate, Julián Castro visited Athens, Georgia, on Dec. 7, 2020. (Photo/Sophie Yaeger/syaeger@randb.com)
A group of riders gather after arriving at Black’s Creek Baptist Church at the end of the annual Salvation Army Toy Ride on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 in Commerce, Georgia. (Photo/Abigail Vanderpoel)
Georgia redshirt senior Jenna Staiti (14) jumps for the tip at the start of the game. The University of Georgia women’s basketball team beat Oklahoma 93-80 on Dec. 6, 2020, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/ Kathryn Skeean, kskeean@randb.com)
Georgia senior Gabby Connally (2) and senior Jenna Staiti (14) share a moment before Staiti shoots a freethrow. The University of Georgia women’s basketball team beat Oklahoma 93-80 on Dec. 6, 2020, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/ Kathryn Skeean, kskeean@randb.com)
Children admire the ornaments on the community Christmas tree outside of City Hall, part of the inaugural “Light Up Athens” event in Athens, Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. This new holiday tradition includes photos with Santa, a community Christmas tree, a holiday decor contest among downtown businesses and other free community activities. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; www.taylormckenziephotography.com)
Families and friends pose for socially distanced photos with Santa and masked holiday friends as part of the inaugural “Light Up Athens” event in Athens, Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. This new holiday tradition includes photos with Santa, a community Christmas tree, a holiday decor contest among downtown businesses and other free community activities. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; www.taylormckenziephotography.com)