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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Staples is advertising back-to-school deals with prices starting at 25¢ on essential supplies—pencils, crayons, glue, folders and notebooks—and offering discounts on electronics like graphing calculators and laptops, which helps families in Athens prepare for the new school year. The sale is now available for shoppers looking to save on school items. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a gala later this year featuring nearly 40 artists — including renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Director Jeffrey Martin discussed the milestone and the center’s upcoming season with WUGA’s Alexia Ridley. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Every graduating senior from Cedar Shoals, Clarke Central and Classic City High Schools was surprised by the announcement today—each will receive a $1K investment portfolio and financial lessons through a new partnership with Gifted Savings and TED-Ed. Students will gain control of their investments at 18 and share what they learn at a TEDx event. Classic City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 22nd and 23rd, the Great Southeast Pollinator Census will invite citizen scientists of all ages to join the count of pollinators in our region. University of Georgia Extension's Becky Griffin will host a webinar on August 12th to explain how participants can help protect local ecosystems. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Kelly Girtz leads Athens-Clarke County by setting policies, approving budgets, and holding public meetings at City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. New residents such as UGA students can learn about local government roles & get involved by using the official ACCGov resources. The Red & Black
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A healthcare symposium held last weekend in Athens-Clarke County brought local nonprofit providers & community officials together to discuss ways to improve access for uninsured patients in healthcare deserts. Local leaders stressed the need for additional funding and creative solutions as rising costs threaten coverage for many residents. WUGA
- ➤ On July 25th, an Athens police officer talked a suicidal woman off her plan when she was seen holding a knife near the Baxter Street library and later at a gas station—he listened to her account of recent hardships before national EMS transported her to the hospital. This incident marked a quick response that helped calm her crisis and ensured she received needed care. Classic City News
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The WannaBeatles Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Foundry — $25-30 — Experience spot on covers of Beatles classics and '60s hits with Grammy finalists The WannaBeatles.
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AJJ Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of AJJ, a band from Phoenix, Arizona.
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Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Classic Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of laughter with beloved Southern comedian Leanne Morgan, known for her charming and relatable storytelling.
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Them Dirty Roses Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets available — Experience southern rock from the heart of Georgia with Them Dirty Roses.
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Cosmic Charlie Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $28+ — Experience a fresh, high-energy take on the Grateful Dead catalog with Athens' own Cosmic Charlie.
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An Evening with The Mountain Grass Unit
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $39 — Enjoy an evening of live bluegrass music in Athens with The Mountain Grass Unit.
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Chamomile & Whiskey Concert
8-11 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy deep roots rock sounds from Nashville's Chamomile & Whiskey with incisive lyricism and nostalgia.
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Tom Segura Live
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Classic Center — Tickets starting at $40 — Experience a night of laughter with one of comedy's biggest stars as he brings his latest tour to Athens.
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Cam Smith and the Lawless Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $10 — Enjoy high-energy Southern rock and country music from a local band blending classic rock grit with country soul.
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