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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ World-renowned pianist Angela Hewitt will perform works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, Barber, and Brahms at UGA’s Hodgson Concert Hall on October 26 at 3:00 p.m.—a free pre-performance talk by Assistant Professor Emely Phelps will take place at Ramsey Concert Hall from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Classic City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new study by Consumer Affairs shows that Georgia drivers pay about $3,392 a year to own a car due to high insurance, repair, and fuel costs. This 13% increase over the national average places Georgia among the top 10 most expensive states to own a car — with insurance being the largest expense. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia AIM tour bus visited Athens last Thursday to showcase new AI and technology at the UGA College of Engineering courtyard where a robotic dog and man walked, waved, and blew a kiss to visitors—experts explained that the initiative, funded by a federal grant, will help prepare students for future manufacturing and agriculture jobs through hands-on demos across several cities. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department said it will not pick up trash, recycling, compost, or yard waste on Monday, October 13 for Indigenous People’s Day for customers outside downtown—those customers will have their collection moved to the next day while downtown service stays on schedule and normal pickups resume on Monday, October 20. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ Tim Denson, a progressive local leader (Clarke County School District Board of Education District 5 representative), held his Athens mayor campaign kickoff at Athentic Brewing Company on Oct. 4 and outlined plans to reduce housing costs by building affordable homes and improving transit and sidewalks. He is running against LaKeisha Gantt and Dexter Fisher using a grassroots strategy that targets student engagement (his public service spans nearly 15 years). The Red & Black
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The cost to build a home gym can be lower than a gym membership when Athenians take advantage of Amazon’s sale—offering deals on a walking pad under $100 and an adjustable weight bench below $60. The sale will run on Tuesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 8, giving shoppers a budget-friendly way to set up their own workout space. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 35-14 win over Kentucky, Georgia football moved up one spot to No. 9 in the Coaches Poll released Oct.5. The Bulldogs, currently 4-1, will face Auburn at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday - they hope to build on their strong performance. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia's kicker Peyton Woodring has made 140 straight extra points, keeping the Bulldogs on a three-year streak after a rare miss in a past championship game. He made all 21 PATs and 4 field goals in a recent win over Kentucky—boosting his record and the team's morale. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Nice Dream - Radiohead Tribute
7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets from $48 — Experience the sounds of Radiohead with a tribute band at a beloved local venue.
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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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The Amazing Acro-Cats Meowloween Special
7 p.m. — Morton Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the spooktacular feats of trained cats and the world's only all-cat band in this unique Halloween show.
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Stewart & Winfield with Me'An Mills
8-9:30 p.m. — The Foundry — $15 adv, $20 day of show — Discover the sounds of lowcountry-rock and Americana roots with local legends and special guests.
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Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Georgia Square Mall — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience the enchanting performances of Circus Delman in Athens, GA.
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