Good morning, Athens.

Athens and UGA will gather for a memorial 5K at Tate Plaza on Saturday, Feb.

21 at 8 a.m. to honor Laken Riley, with a moment of silence and a public service; funds raised will support The Laken Hope Foundation.

Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods will close on Thursday, Feb.

26 as founder Dexter Weaver retires — the soul food spot on East Broad Street now sells mostly vegetables and is set to become Baddie's Burgers.

Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services has scheduled a free event celebrating women in science for Saturday, Feb.

28 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Nature Center; learners of all ages will explore stories of women trailblazers (registration is not required).

Members from the University of Georgia and the Athletic Association dedicated the new 37-acre track and field complex with over 34,000 sqft of facilities and the Spec Towns Track yesterday in Athens.

Two spring meets, the Spec Towns Invitational and Torrin Lawrence Memorial, are scheduled next.

Yesterday, the Clarke County School District presented a plan to repurpose West Broad School Complex into a construction pathway and legacy center by rehabilitating two buildings funded by SPLOST—committee applications are due March 5 at 5 p.m. and public feedback remains open via survey.

Hummingbirds from Florida are on the move and will likely cross into Georgia soon, with sightings expected in the south between late February and mid-March and in northern areas by early April (Georgia is home to 11 species, including the ruby-throated hummingbird).

UGA women's basketball faced Oklahoma at Stegeman Coliseum on Thursday, Feb.

19, 2026. Oklahoma won 71-67 in a tight contest.

Readers can vote for the Athens-area preseason boys soccer player of the year in a poll running until Friday, Feb.

27 at 5 p.m. The nominees, chosen by local coaches from the preseason all-area team list released on Feb. 12, are available to review.

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.

Grupo La Ventaja Live Concert

8 p.m. — RODEO NIGHT CLUB ATHENS — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Grupo La Ventaja, a Cumbia Norteña band with captivating rhythms.