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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens will celebrate MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 19 with a free parade hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement along Hull and Washington Streets from noon to 3 p.m. and a Day of Service starting at 8:30 a.m. at Lay Park Gymnasium — sign up to volunteer. The Red & Black
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Lottery’s $5 Georgia Bulldogs scratcher, launched Aug. 19, sold 3,151,110 tickets and raised about $15.76 million through November, with September yielding the most sales. UGA extended its long-term partnership with an initial payment of $703K + future amounts increasing to $806K and $831K, the lottery said. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oscar nominee Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy will perform R.E.M.’s Life’s Rich Pageant in sequence and extra tracks at the 40 Watt Club on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27; their return follows a guest show with original R.E.M. members last February (tickets for these dates are sold out). Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke County Board of Education is asking families, staff, students & local residents to complete a six-question survey for input on selecting a new superintendent by Saturday, Jan. 31, with applications accepted until Sunday, Feb. 1. Interim superintendent Dr. Jennifer Scott currently leads the district. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County’s 911 Center now uses IPAWS — a FEMA system for verified emergency alerts — to send messages to cell phones, radios and TVs, while UGA maintains its own system for campus emergencies. WUGA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kaiser Permanente reached a $46 million settlement over a data privacy case + Georgia members who used its app from Nov. 2017 to May 2024 can file a claim for $20 to $40 before March 12. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bulldogs open the transfer window with more than a dozen moves ahead of Jan. 16 (portal deadline), adding recruits like cornerback Gentry Williams from Oklahoma and Kentucky RB Dante Dowdell while players Nate Frazier and Raylen Wilson remain for a final season. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The University of Georgia men's basketball team faced Ole Miss at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens on Wednesday, Jan. 14 — Ole Miss won 97-95 in a close contest. The Red & Black
- ➤ Former Georgia football running back Garrison Hearst was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and will be honored Dec. 8 in Las Vegas. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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T. Hardy Morris Live Concert
7:00-11:00 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets available — Experience the melodic tunes and engaging lyrics of T. Hardy Morris live on stage.
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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
7:00 p.m. — 1051 Baxter — $43 — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Jeremy Would Let Me Drown Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — The Foundry — Secure your tickets — Experience an engaging live performance with Jeremy Would Let Me Drown in Athens.
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