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August 27, 2018

Photo Gallery: Project Safe's '70s vs. '80s Lip-Sync Battle, Groovy Nights

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UGA Vets 4 Pets & People performed Tina Turner's cover of "Proud Mary."

Athens mayor-elect Kelly Girtz and others got their groove on Saturday at Groovy Nights.

The 17th annual '70s- and '80s-themed lip-syncing contest, held at The Foundry this year, raised funds for Project Safe, a local nonprofit that works to prevent domestic violence and offers assistance to survivors and their children.

Girtz—who played coy about his song selection last week—went with Madonna's "Express Yourself." 

The county commissioner wasn't the only elected official on stage, either. Watkinsville Mayor Dave Shearon also got into the act.

Both may be skilled at winning elections, but neither could take home the prize at Groovy Nights. That went to the MAMAs for their rendition of Prince's "1999."

Flagpole photographer Savannah Cole captured the event.

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The MAMAs won for their rendition of Prince's "1999."

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Katie Towns, performing as KC & the Sunshines, performed Blue Suede's "Hooked on a Feeling."

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Watkinsville Mayor Dave Shearon performed Donna Summer's disco version of "MacArthur Park."

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Mark Weathersby, aka DJ Mahogany, hosted the event.

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The Junior League of Athens performed Madonna's "Like a Prayer."

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Team Bonnie and Lisa performed the Elton John hit "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)."

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Kelly Girtz expressed how he feels.

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In addition to lip-synching, contestants also showed off their best disco attire.

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