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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Miss University of Georgia Pageant was held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Fine Arts Theater at UGA, where 19 students competed and Sailor Ott was crowned the pageant winner. The Red & Black
- ➤ Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens unveiled Creative Tracks, a display of multimedia art including paintings, drawings, and dioramas by people from Clarke County Jail that show life before incarceration and hopes for reentry. The exhibit (part of the jail’s Reentry Success program) remains open until March 21. WUGA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A severe ice storm will soon hit Georgia, and experts offer 10 storm prep tips (including safe windshield cleaning, proper child car seat practices and careful fuel management) to help residents avoid dangerous mistakes. Athens Banner-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Candice Nicole Hargon explained the concept of parent traps — when partners begin parenting each other and stunt intimacy — on Friday, Jan. 23 at a local talk. She advises couples to handle adult duties individually and treat one another as equals. FOX 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Classic City Marathon Expo is today at the Classic Center with packet pickup from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and vendor booths offering race gear and information until 1 p.m. The Red & Black
- ➤ Due to weather safety concerns, the Athens Rock Lobsters have rescheduled their home game originally planned for today. The game will now be played on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4:50 p.m. at Akins Ford Arena. Classic City News
- ➤ The Classic City Marathon confirmed that races will be held tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. in Athens despite inclement weather, and officials expect over 1,500 participants to run the streets. Runners may also choose a virtual option + upload results by Feb. 14. WUGA
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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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Laundry Day Concert
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets from $44 — Enjoy a lively night with last-minute concert tickets at one of Athens' iconic venues.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Samford Bulldogs Baseball
2-4 p.m. — Foley Field — Tickets starting at $33 — Cheer on the Bulldogs in an exciting spring baseball matchup.
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