Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
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🏘️ Community
The inaugural Living Legacy Indoor Market and Silent Auction takes place tomorrow, Sept.
19 from 1 to 5 p.m. inside Georgia Square Mall's former Shoe Dept. space and will raise funds to support the Hope for the Holidays program that aids 20-40 local children.
💼 Business
Oak Steakhouse opened today in downtown Athens—housed in the historic Holman building.
The regional chain plans to serve local diners with its new dining concept.
🎭 Culture
ACC Leisure Services completed The Stage of Memory, a new mural by Alex Maksiov in the lobby of the Morton Theatre that honors its history and founder Pink Morton, and the design was chosen from over 150 entries with support from Athens Downtown Development Authority and Georgia Power Foundation.
🎓 Education
UGA graphic design student Nia Baker and Layton Design Studio Director Lindsey Camelio have partnered with BMW of North America and UGA Athletics to create the 2026 BMW 'Mean Machine' — a project showcasing local student talent in design and sports branding.
The UGA Health Sciences Campus (56 acres) at Prince and Oglethorpe in Normaltown has run health and medicine programs since 2012 and will add a 93,000 sqft medical building in December.
A new nursing facility will begin classes in East Athens in 2027.
🏛️ Government
The USG named Thomas A.
Fanning as the sole finalist for next Chancellor on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Fanning, a Georgia Tech alum (he retired from Southern Company in 2023), will succeed retiring Chancellor Sonny Perdue when the board meets again in at least 14 days.
🏥 Health
The Athens Area Humane Society will host a free vaccine clinic for dogs and cats this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road (first 200 pets receive vaccines with requirements for age and safety) and will also hold a drive-thru free pet food pantry.
🏈 Sports
Georgia football faces Arkansas in Fayetteville on Saturday, with predictions favoring the Bulldogs + expected scores range from 45-13 to 42-14 while the Razorbacks seek to rebound after a heavy loss to Utah.
Athens-area high schools hold a preseason flag football player of the year vote, with nominees chosen by local coaches.
The poll stays open until Thursday, Sept. 24 (5 p.m.) to let locals cast their ballots.
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