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Athens
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Athens Farmers Market hosted its 'Handmade with Love' Valentine’s Day market on Saturday, Feb. 14, where vendors offered art, food, jewelry + other handmade items to local shoppers. The Red & Black
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Alison Lyn Miller released her nonfiction book Rough House (A Father, A Son, And the Pursuit of Pro Wrestling Glory) on Feb. 14, which examines Northeast Georgia's professional wrestling circuit blending sport and theatre. She discussed her work with WUGA’s Emma Auer. WUGA
- ➤ Candid photos of John Lennon taken in the early 1970s will be on display at Winterville Cultural Center from Feb. 20 to 22 — the exhibit shows the intimate side of the iconic musician as revealed in May Pang’s 2022 documentary interview with WUGA’s Emma Auer. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lillie Brooks announced her bid for District 7 on the Clarke County School Board on Feb. 14 + she said she would work to improve chronic absenteeism and support students with dyslexia. Brooks, a local teacher active in school groups, runs for the seat vacated by LaKeisha Gantt. Athens Banner-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Oconee High juniors Finley Pitts and Ena Ghimire launched Project Cycle in June 2025 to break menstrual stigma by delivering period baskets with brochures after raising over $400; they now plan outreach to additional businesses, schools and the HOSA State Leadership Conference — supporting open conversation about menstrual health. The Red & Black
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Georgia women's basketball hosts No. 5 Vanderbilt at noon at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, and the game airs on SEC Network+ ESPN. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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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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