Mystic Mama was named the best beer in town.
Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Monday, March 7, 2016:
With more than a dozen bars lining a quarter-mile stretch of road Uptown, there’s no question that Athens residents do their fair share of drinking — especially when it comes to beer.
Yes, Athens apparently loves its beer. So much in fact, that website The Fiscal Times recently included the city in its ranking of America’s 25 Best Beer Towns. Athens ranked 16th on the list, which included notable cities such as Minneapolis, Minnesota, Portland, Oregon, and Boulder, Colorado.
The criteria for selection was unknown, but we’re guessing the large population of beer-guzzling college students and prominent local breweries like Devil’s Kettle, Little Fish and Jackie O’s helped out Athens’ standing.
The Fiscal Times also declared Mystic Mama, an India pale ale from Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery, the best beer in town.
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Weather
It might actually feel like spring. High of 67, and no rain. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
This week is LGBT Pride Week on campus. (The Post)
Fundraising for the controversial Sook Center reached administrators’ initial goal. (The Post)
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Tickets for the upcoming Student Senate election will be announced this week. (The Post)
Scores and game times
The women’s and men’s basketball teams are preparing for the MAC Tournament, which is later this week.
The hockey team lost in its first game of the ACHA Tournament this weekend.
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Former First Lady Nancy Reagan died yesterday. She was 94. (CNN)
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly returned from his “year in space” over spring break. (The Verge)
For more global news, check out The New York Times' daily briefing.
Athens Bar Specials
Pawpurr’s Bar: Half-off drinks from 8-9 p.m.
The Pub: $1.50 domestic pints.
Tony’s: $2.25 well drinks and free peanuts.
Red Brick Tavern: $1 well drinks and domestics from 6-9 p.m.
Courtside Pizza: $5 Bud Lite pitchers from 4-9 p.m.
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