Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
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🎓 Education
CCSD will host its second public update on the West Broad School Complex revitalization project on Thursday, Feb.
19 at 10 a.m. at the District Office (the session will be live streamed on YouTube) where Interim Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Scott will share survey results and next steps.
UGA announced this week that plans for the Legion Pool site are now to include four sand volleyball courts and fewer parking spaces.
The university will demolish the nearly 100-year-old pool and begin work in spring (with the complex ready by fall) while Gov. Kemp signed off on the plan.
Clarke County Board of Education approved $1.42 million to purchase 3,000 new chromebooks for all CCSD middle schools on Feb.
12 — covering Burney-Harris-Lyons, Clarke, Coile and Hilsman — and revised the job description for its chief communications and engagement officer.
🏈 Sports
Georgia women's basketball played Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville on Thursday, Feb.
12 at 7:30 p.m. ET and the game was available on SEC Network+.
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
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.
Cracker Concert Series
Doors open at 7:00 PM — 40 Watt Club — $30+ — Experience three nights of diverse performances including a special songwriter circle and a full album play.
Beggar Weeds & Frankenfinger Performance
9:30 p.m. — Nowhere Bar — Entry Info N/A — Enjoy energetic punk country-blues and post-punk sounds from two vibrant Floridian bands.
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