On a chilly February morning, over 240 people showed up at Lake Snowden in Albany to do the unthinkable: jump in an icy lake that just so happened to measure 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the temperature at which water starts to freeze. However, it wasn’t just for nothing, as participants were taking the freezing plunge for a good cause. It was the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge, a charity event held to raise money for the students of Beacon School. Check out some participants taking the plunge in this video and be sure to read the full story at https://www.thepostathens.com Video Filmed by: Cole Patterson & Logan Jeffries Video Edited by: Andrew Bowlby Find us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
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The Taproot Collective
By Lilly Marinski | Dec. 3Taproot Collective is a new flower shop on Stimson, with a goal to reduce the carbon footprint of fresh cut flowers, support local growers who propagate tropical plants and all while supporting earth's pollinators. Video by: Lilly Marinski Edited by: Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Bakery 323 Feature
By Lilly Marinski | Nov. 20Bakery 323, an award-winning bakery owned by OU alumni, is the perfect place to enjoy freshly baked treats.
Holiday Shoppe features the Athens Art Guild
By Hunter Gillispie and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 17On Saturday and Sunday, at the Community Center was the annual Holiday Shoppe. The Holiday Shoppe features members of the Athens Art Guild selling pieces, and a raffle to support local artists. Video by: Hunter Gillispie & Hayley Mitchell Edited by: Cassie Dye Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
