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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Georgia’s Fall 2025 Panhellenic sorority recruitment ended with Bid Day on Aug. 17 in Athens—this weeklong process included two-day philanthropy rounds, a round three, and a preference round that welcomed new members. The Red & Black
- ➤ Local clinicians with Reach Out and Read Georgia said that storytime is a must for children, yet new numbers revealed that fewer parents are reading to their kids. Dr. Terri McFadden discussed this drop and the importance of parents reading aloud with Alyse Eady on August 19th. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Education site Niche released a list of the toughest colleges to get into in Georgia. Emory University tops the list—its 11% acceptance rate shows the high demand, while schools like Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia follow closely. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens Clarke County Unified Government is asking Athens-area artists to submit proposals for a public art mural for Lay Park Community Center facing Hoyt St—eligible artists must be 18 or older and not county employees. The project aims to enhance the building exterior and express themes such as family, community, growth and happiness—submissions are due by September 19 at 5 p.m. WUGA
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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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Geordie Greep Concert
7-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Tickets starting at $50 — Catch Geordie Greep live for an unforgettable evening of music.
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