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St. Mary’s, Dr. Lance McLeroy to open new GI practice
Athens, Ga. – To better meet Northeast Georgia’s growing need for gastroenterology care, St. Mary’s Medical Group and Dr. Lance McLeroy are creating a new gastroenterology practice, St. Mary’s Gastroenterology Associates (SMGA), which will begin providing patient care on Monday, Sept. 15, at 658 N. Chase St., Suite 201 in Athens.Dr. McLeroy is a board-certified gastroenterologist who comes to St. Mary’s from Prisma Health Gastroenterology Consultants of Internal Medicine Associates in Greer, S.C. His
UGA Presents Welcomes the Paul Taylor Dance Company to Athens
Celebrated contemporary dance company performs September 19 at The Classic Center Theatre The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center is proud to present the Paul Taylor Dance Company, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary dance ensembles, Friday, September 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at The Classic Center Theatre. Founded in 1954 by legendary choreographer Paul Taylor, the company has spent more than 70 years reshaping the landscape of American dance. Today, under the artistic direction of Taylor
Dr. Clayton Wing Joins Athens Orthopedic Clinic as New Orthopedic Surgeon
Athens, Ga. – August 25, 2025 – Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) is proud to announce that Dr. Clayton Wing has joined the practice specializing in hip and knee replacement through various techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. His expertise includes the industry’s best practice muscle-sparing, direct anterior approach, as well as the use of robotic-assisted technology which makes surgery more accurate and personalized to patient alignment for the very best outcomes. “AOC is excited to welcome Dr.

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