Daily
Athens
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since the 1990s, The Sparrows Nest provides emergency meals, laundry services, and a clothing closet to support Athens residents in need — it also offers showers and a Clean Streetz work program on Thursdays. The Red & Black
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Independent Baking Co. in Five Points is gaining buzz online after an Instagram post called it one of the South’s best bakeries. The locally owned shop is famous for its croissants and Cinnamon Morning Rolls, supplies bread to restaurants + is open Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Country music star Megan Moroney will perform at Akins Ford Arena tomorrow at 8 p.m. and fans can buy $9 tickets benefiting her foundation which fights bullying & raises mental health awareness, with in-person sales starting at 7 a.m. and online at 1 p.m. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Terrapin Beer Company hosted the 21st annual Wake-n-Bake Off competition at its brewery on Sunday, Feb. 22, challenging local bakers to use beer in their recipes. Photos showed lively moments from the contest. The Red & Black
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services invites the community to join the third annual Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade at Dudley Park on Saturday, March 7. Participants will gather at 6:00 p.m. and the parade will start shortly after 7:00 p.m. Athens-Clarke County
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers a diverse slate of summer camps for children ages 3-17, with online registration beginning Saturday, March 14 at 9 AM for residents and Monday, March 16 at noon for nonresidents. Parents must apply for scholarships by Feb. 28 & set up an online account. Athens-Clarke County
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Georgia researchers are studying agrivoltaics, a method that combines solar power and farming across 11 sites in Georgia; one project in Elko tests sheep grazing to control weeds and boost soil health + support renewable energy. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women's basketball plays Auburn today at 7:30 p.m. at Neville Arena on the SEC Network and Georgia holds a 20-7 record while Auburn ended a seven-game losing streak. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson explained that his brief postgame remarks called for players to build long careers rather than chase short-term gains after a 12-4 win the day before. The Bulldogs swept Samford with a 22-0 win Sunday — posting six homers and 17 runs at Foley Field. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson clarified his postgame comments after the team won 22-0 over Samford on Feb. 22, adding context to the blowout and his response to questions on the victory. Athens Banner-Herald
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your goal in life is to find the people, business, project, or art that needs you the most.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Athens
Welcome to the Daily Athens, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Athens, Georgia community. If you like the Daily Athens, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Athens.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Athens and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Athens
A free Athens community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyathensnews.com/sitemap