Good morning, Athens.

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 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.