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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services is hosting fall Halloween events— the Pumpkin Hunt at Lay Park was held on October 3rd and Scary, Oozy, Slimy Day along with the Spooky Space program at Sandy Creek Nature Center will take place on October 18th, while Walk through Boo at Lay Park, a trick or treat trail at Dudley Park, a Jack-O-Lantern Jog, and a Carnival at Heard Park are planned for later in the month. Classic City News
- ➤ UGA plans to demolish the historic Legion Pool to build an amphitheater and extra parking by fall 2026, and this decision has drawn strong concerns from local residents—Historic Athens and other community members have started a petition urging the university to pause demolition and repurpose the site. The pool, built in 1936 and long cherished by the Athens community, is seen as a valuable local resource. The Red & Black
- ➤ East Athens Development Corporation finished two new affordable homes on Sept. 30 with a ribbon cutting and open house—each home has low rents and energy-saving features. The homes are part of the Pathway to Prosperity program funded by Athens-Clarke County Unified Government ARPA to help families build equity and gain homeownership. The Red & Black
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On October 2, spectators at UGA watched a jogging robot at the Georgia AIM event+ the demonstration highlighted the university's innovative technology. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ACC Leaf & Limb crews in Athens will finish work in Area F and start collection in Area A the week of Oct. 6—with scheduled operations to clear leaves and limbs as part of ongoing maintenance efforts. Residents should expect work to proceed according to the planned timeline. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Housing and Community Development Department announced approximately $1,210,965 in federal funding from HUD under the FY27 Community Development Block Grant Program to support community development projects. A virtual meeting to explain the application process will be held on October 16 at 10:00 a.m. and eligible nonprofits must submit a Notice of Intent by October 24 with complete applications due by November 17. Athens-Clarke County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia basketball coach Mike White received a raise to $3.91 million with a new three-year contract extension that runs through the end of the 2031 season. The Bulldogs went 20-13 last season and will play an exhibition game on Oct. 15 at Georgia State and open the season on Nov. 3 against Bellarmine. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Athens-area high school football games in Week 8—the Friday matchups—had live score updates as local teams competed in the 2025 regular season, with scores changing as the night went on. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Week 6 updates show that Georgia receiver Colbie Young caught 13 passes for 179 yards and linebacker Raylen Wilson made 23 tackles—while Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley threw for 240 yards with two touchdowns and running back Seth McGowan rushed for six scores. These numbers set the stage as teams rely on key players for the rest of the season. The Red & Black
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Tini Semeria 6th Annual Spark in the Dark 5K
6-8:30 p.m. — University Golf Course — Registration required — Participate in a fun, multi-activity event with face painting, live music, and glow in the dark fun.
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October Club Meeting - Athens Radio Club
7:30-9 p.m. — Athens-Clarke County Police Department East Precinct classroom — Free entry — Connect with fellow ham radio enthusiasts in your local community.
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The Head And The Heart Concert
7-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an uplifting evening with the soulful melodies of The Head And The Heart.
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Dylan Cotrone Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of captivating music with Dylan Cotrone in Athens.
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North Georgia Folk Festival
11:00 AM to 9:00 PM — Sandy Creek Park — Adults $15, Students $12, Kids Free — A celebration of folk music and arts featuring diverse performances, food, and crafts for the whole family.
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Julie Concert
8:00 PM — Georgia Theatre — $32+ — Experience the genre-bending sounds of Julie, a dynamic LA band fusing noise rock, grunge, and shoegaze.
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