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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Historic Athens protects local history through adaptive reuse and education even after the Saye Building was lost to a parking lot. Its programs + preservation awards and town and gown collaborations help secure heritage sites and inspire community-led preservation efforts. The Red & Black
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Georgia set a record for research with $654 million in expenditures during FY25, growing 4.1% over the previous year and relying on federal+state+private funding to boost its regional innovation and impact. The Red & Black
- ➤ University of Georgia professors John Ruter & Yajun Yan have been elected as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, marking the university’s seventh consecutive annual honor. They will be inducted on June 4 in Los Angeles. The Red & Black
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department suspends garbage, recycling, compost, and leaf and limb collections today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; non-downtown customers will have pickups moved one day later (Tuesday replaces Monday, etc.) while downtown service remains unchanged and regular pickups resume Monday, Jan. 26. Athens-Clarke County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The UGA College of Public Health received a $245,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to study e-bike safety on campus and in Athens-Clarke County. The project runs from Dec. 3, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026 and will collaborate with law enforcement and groups to improve traffic safety. The Red & Black
- ➤ Dr. Taz Bhatia has launched Hol+ a holistic health hub that blends eastern and western medicine with telehealth consultations and personalized lab tests to treat stress, hormone imbalance and metabolism. The platform is now available for those seeking a whole-person approach to health in Athens. Athens Banner-Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Oh My Cod, a Florida-based vegan seafood food truck, held a pop-up at Athentic Brewing Company on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. despite freezing weather — serving dishes like vegan fish & chips and Lobsta Mac made with jackfruit, soy, and tapioca. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After splitting the weekend series with the Pee Dee IceCats — a 4-3 win on Friday in Florence and a 5-1 loss on Saturday — the Rock Lobsters will return home to face last-place Biloxi Breakers on Friday and Saturday night as they aim to rebuild their winning streak. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia men's tennis dominated Georgia Tech 4-0 in an Atlanta spring opener. The Bulldogs recorded their 75th win overall (15th in a row) and will face Boise State at the ITA Kickoff Weekend on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Red & Black
- ➤ After a 90-76 win over Arkansas on Jan. 17 in Athens, Georgia basketball coach Mike White explained his team’s new defensive plan in a video feature. He detailed key adjustments that helped secure the win for local fans. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The University of Georgia women’s basketball team beat Ole Miss at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens on Sunday, Jan. 18 (82-59) with Trinity Turner recording a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Red & Black
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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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