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Oconee Today -- Feb. 10

If political satire is your cup of tea, then you're in for a treat tonight.

Weather: Clouds are expected to increase throughout the day, according to the National Weather forecast.  Highs once again will be in the mid to upper 50s.  There's a chance of rain tonight before 1 a.m.

Top things to know:

  • A groundbreaking ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. at .  as the construction manager-at-risk to head the renovations and upgrades that are planned over the next two summers. 
  • The Circle Ensemble Theatre Company is holding a benefit concert to raise money for the production of "The Diary of Anne Frank." The concert kicks off at 7 p.m. at in Athens. Tickets are $5.  .
  • The Gym Dogs host Arkansas in a 7:30 p.m. meet. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
  • In the mood for a dose of political satire? Then you won't want to miss The Capitol Steps at the UGA  The show begins at 8 p.m.  According to an article in Athens Patch, "the Steps are constantly creating new songs, such as the Tea Party-inspired “Fun Fun Fun ‘til Obama Takes Our Tea Bags Away,” and the Democrats’ plan to defeat the deficit, “Return to Spenders.” They also sing about T.S.A. pat downs, Facebook and illegal immigration." 

 

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