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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Jackie O's celebrates its 20th anniversary with an Extraganza
By Drew Hoffmaster | 5:52pmJackie O’s, a brewery that started as a neighborhood pub and turned into an internationally recognized craft brewery, had its 20th Anniversary Extravaganza Saturday, honoring 20 years of business. Video by: Drew Hoffmaster Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Playa Bowls opens in Athens
By Michael Dorwaldt and Cassie Dye | 5:44pmOn Friday, Playa bowls had their grand opening in the Lostro building. With a line around the corner, The Post talked to some eager customers about the new smoothie show and the owner about the location. Video by: Cassie Dye & Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Runway of Colors
By Hayley Mitchell | Mar. 19The Global Arts Festival hosted a three-day mini-festival to celebrate world music and dance. The activities kicked off with a fashion show called Runways of Color, showcasing international fashion. Video by: Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
