Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
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🎭 Culture
The University of Georgia Indian Cultural Exchange hosted India Night at the Classic Center on Feb.
7, 2026, featuring eight Bollywood dance teams and awarding trophies to the top three performers.
🏛️ Government
Athens Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Athens Parking System will launch the new AIMS mobile pay app this spring to make parking easier.
Users can register with their credit card and car info to pay on Dougherty Street before the system expands downtown, and parking decks will continue accepting cash.
🏈 Sports
Coach Wes Johnson discussed the 2026 Bulldogs—highlighting new players—in his office on Tuesday, Feb.
3. His talk set out the team’s plans for the season.
Today, Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson denied sign-stealing rumors (saying, 'We ain't stole nothing') and noted that the team relied on standard technology while fielding experienced players.
He dismissed claims that former Bulldog star Charlie Condon benefited from any illicit tactics.
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STOMP - Athens
7-9 p.m. — The Classic Center — Tickets required — Experience explosive rhythms with the unique percussion spectacle that enthralls audiences worldwide.
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.
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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