Good morning, Athens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today, Georgia women's basketball hosts No. 5 Vanderbilt at noon at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, and the game airs on SEC Network+ ESPN.

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.