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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last week in Athens saw potential new sorority members celebrating bid day, Clarke Central edging Cedar Shoals 13-12 in the Classic City Championship, UGA students making the letter G during Freshman Welcome, and Ciné hosting a four-day film festival of independent films—additional photos captured a Georgia soccer match and other campus activities that highlighted the local energy. The Red & Black
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Athens police arrested a local couple for felony theft after private investigators spotted stolen Lululemon athletic wear at a flea market and officers later recovered over $100,000 in merchandise from the couple’s mobile home park—police are still investigating the source of the goods. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Princeton Review names seven Georgia universities on its Best 391 Colleges list—Agnes Scott College, Berry College, Emory University, Georgia Tech, Mercer University, Spelman College and the University of Georgia, which has 142 majors and a program to help students graduate faster. The list is based on student survey responses about their college experiences. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission are discussing whether to recover nearly $5 million in unspent COVID-era grants that must be used by the end of next year — county staff recommend shifting about $500k mostly to affordable housing instead of workforce development. This move is aimed at ensuring the funds are not returned to the federal government. WUGA
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County will create a public park on the west side by purchasing four acres at 4 Beech Haven Drive, where a historic home will serve as the park office & a multi-use trail will connect the park to Ben Burton Park. The project will transform a site that has remained unchanged for over 100 years and features an Arts-and-Crafts style house, stone bridges and garden walls along the Middle Oconee River. WUGA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USA TODAY Sports released a new ranking of 136 college football teams for the upcoming season that placed Penn State at No. 1 and Georgia at No. 2—with Clemson appearing at No. 3—while other teams from the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, Mountain West and Group of Five round out the list. The ranking highlights strong preseason favorites and sets the stage for an exciting season. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Restoration Labor Day 5K
8 a.m. — Crawford Depot — Registration needed — Enjoy a scenic run on Labor Day at the 21st Annual Restoration Labor Day 5K.
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John R. Miller Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets required — Experience the intricate wordplay and haunting imagery of John R. Miller's debut solo album.
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Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $38+ — Experience the captivating recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s timeless classics with Rumours ATL.
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