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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UGA professor John Knox—the Josiah Meigs distinguished teaching professor—won the outstanding alumni award from University of Wisconsin Madison’s Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences department on Jan. 8. His clear air turbulence forecasting work and balanced approach to teaching and research earned him national recognition. WUGA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rena Sartain from Pike Nursery shared winter houseplant tips on Friday, Jan. 9 in a video to help local viewers care for indoor plants as colder weather sets in. FOX 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women's basketball lost 80-59 to No. 12 LSU on Thursday at Stegeman Coliseum. Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie scored 24 points as the Bulldogs, now 1-2 in SEC play, will face No. 3 South Carolina on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Red & Black
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LSU Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs Women's Gymnastics
7-9 p.m. — Stegeman Coliseum — Stream available — Watch a thrilling women's gymnastics showdown as LSU visits Georgia.
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Leif Ove Andsnes Piano Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — University of Georgia Performing Arts Center — $10 (w/ UGA ID), $42–96 — Renowned Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes captivates audiences with works by Kurtág and Janáček.
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Dead Beat Club Live Band Karaoke
7-10 p.m. — The Foundry — $15-$50 — Experience the thrill of singing with a live rock band in a fun karaoke night.
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Departure - Journey Tribute Band
8-10:30 p.m. — The Foundry — $20 (adv.), $25 — Experience the electrifying tribute to the legendary 80’s rock group Journey.
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