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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University of Georgia Performing Arts Center will host Japanese drumming troupe Drum Tao for two events Friday, Feb. 6. The group will perform its newest production The Best at 7:30 p.m. at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall and hold a 10 a.m. session for young audiences with $5 admission. Flagpole
- ➤ With Valentine's Day near, a revived look at Victorian-era florigraphy shows how each flower carries a secret meaning. Florists and locals can explore how symbols like red roses and white lilies help communicate emotions (from romance to caution) without spoken words. Flagpole
- ➤ Taylor-Grady House will host Home & Family: A Printmaking Exhibit for Black History Month from Feb. 6–28, featuring local UGA student artists and Black Artists Alliance members alongside Atlanta artist Jamaal Barber. Flagpole
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Adam Shirley announced his run for the Clarke County School Board District 7 seat and aims to expand pre-K access and support local district policies—his background includes 18 years in education. Incumbent LaKeisha Gantt will serve until her term ends in December. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protesters gathered at the Classic Center in Athens on Feb. 4 to oppose Customs and Border Protection’s booth at UGA’s Spring Career and Internship Fair (they carried signs to express their disapproval). The Red & Black
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women's basketball holds a .500 SEC record at 4 to 4 after eight conference games — the Lady Bulldogs outscored opponents overall by 408 points. Coach Katie Abraham-Henderson said the team will work on closing out quarters as it prepares for matchups against Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Athens area high school seniors have signed to join college sports through NCAA Division I and II teams + signings from November to February include athletes from Athens Academy, Commerce, Jefferson, North Oconee, Oconee County and Winder-Barrow competing in football, track, swimming and cheerleading. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs signed a 2026 class that ended their streak of top-four recruiting classes — they are ranked No. 6 overall and No. 2 in the SEC per the 247 Sports Composite. The rankings reflect a shift from traditional recruiting to a focus on the transfer portal. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Fashioning the Classic Bride: A Conversation with Anne Barge Clegg
6-8 p.m. — Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries — Free entry — Explore bridal fashion insights from renowned designer Anne Barge Clegg during a discussion and exhibition tour.
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STOMP - Athens
7-9 p.m. — The Classic Center — Tickets required — Experience explosive rhythms with the unique percussion spectacle that enthralls audiences worldwide.
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Spirit Brands North American Open 2026
8:00 AM - 7:59 AM — 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA — Fee required — Cheer on all-star teams as they compete at this exciting multi-day cheerleading event.
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K-Pop Golden Show
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Morton Theatre — Adults $30, Children $20 — Enjoy an entertaining blend of music, dance, and comedy for the whole family based on the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters.
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