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Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mission Continues will lead a 9/11 service project with veterans and volunteers to revitalize Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary school campus on Saturday—organizers ask locals to join the effort. The project honors 9/11 by inviting community members to help improve the school grounds. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Georgia Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC held their second annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at Sanford stadium on September 11 to honor the 24th anniversary of the World Trade Center attack—participants included police, fire rescuers and UGA community members, with 9/11 survivor Greg Trevor giving remarks. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A decision by the U.S. Postmaster General to close postal units by the end of September led Athens’ Five Points community to send a petition with 1,842 signatures to keep the Add Drug unit open—Congressman Mike Collins has urged USPS to review the plan. Local residents who depend on the service continue to call on officials to reconsider the closure. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Lucy Kemp, daughter of Gov. Brian Kemp, graduated from trooper school after 22 weeks of academy training, 12 weeks of field training and 1,400 hours of advanced instruction — earning the Corporal Chadwick LeCroy Scholarship to help her pursue a degree at Reinhardt University before being assigned to Clarke Post 32 in Athens. Classic City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A poll held from Sept. 8 to 11 among 230 Athens readers showed that Bruxie won best waffles with 58.7% of the votes—more than double the votes for Waffle House at 25.2%. Bruxie, a newcomer at 311 E. Broad, has quickly become a favorite spot for local waffle lovers. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Data released on September 11 shows that Georgia football now ranks third with 55 active NFL players after opening weekend, up 10 from last year—narrowing the gap with Alabama which has 60 and Ohio State with 56. The roster strength comes as the Bulldogs also add key first-round draft picks. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Athens Banner-Herald beat writer Marc Weiszer gave his pick for Georgia in a top 15 matchup at Tennessee. He said the contest will be a tough test for the team ahead of the game. Athens Banner-Herald
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The H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival
8-11 p.m. — Live Wire Athens — $12 - $20+ — Celebrate the return of '90s festival vibes with iconic tracks from legendary bands.
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Panda Bear Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — 40 Watt Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Noah Lennox, known for his two decades with Animal Collective.
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Tank and The Bangas Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $28+ — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Tank and The Bangas, blending spoken word, soul, funk, and hip hop.
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Camper Van Beethoven Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Ticket information unavailable — Experience Camper Van Beethoven performing 'Telephone Free Landslide Victory' in its entirety along with other hits.
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Cherub Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $33 — Experience an energetic performance by Cherub in a vibrant local venue.
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Norma Rae Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Athentic Brewing Company — Check website for details — Experience an Americana sound with original Southern songs and vocals.
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It's A 2000's Party: Athens
8-11 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Look forward to a nostalgic showdown of music and fashion from the iconic 90's and 2000's.
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Paint & Sip at Creature Comforts
2-4 p.m. — Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery — $30 for supplies — Enjoy a guided painting class with a Classic City Lager theme in a vibrant taproom setting.
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Mico Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — Tickets from $43 — Experience an electrifying performance by Mico at a local favorite venue.
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Night of Comedy with Brad Upton
8-10 p.m. — Rialto Club at Hotel Indigo — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience a laugh-out-loud performance from comedy veteran Brad Upton, known for his viral specials and engaging humor.
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