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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local writer has submitted an open letter protesting UGA’s plan to close the historic Legion Pool to build 70 parking spaces—questioning the Working Group report’s data and urging a trial period with alternative management to keep the pool available for staff, students, and families. The letter stresses that preserving Legion Pool is key to maintaining a long-standing community resource in Athens. Flagpole
- ➤ Boat ramp and north fishing piers at Sandy Creek Park will close on October 11th for the North Georgia Folk Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The park gate will shut at 7:00 p.m. — that is the regular schedule. Athens-Clarke County
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of students gathered in Tate Theatre on Oct. 6 to question and listen to Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle of Give Me An Answer, a ministry that answers questions about Christianity for college students. They spoke to University of Georgia attendees again on Oct. 7 at Tate Theatre from 12 to 5 p.m. The Red & Black
- ➤ AthFest Educates awarded $66,031.31 in arts education grants this year to 19 local educators in Clarke County — the funds support programs for kindergarten through high school — and has given over $750,000 in total to boost arts education. Athens Banner-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joro Watch has launched its 4th annual contest inviting Athens residents to capture and upload clear photos of the Joro Spider to help track its spread—over 400 sightings have been reported in Clarke County. Contest entries must be submitted online by October 12 at 11:59 p.m.—the effort is managed by UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announced it will offer winter programs for 2025-2026 that include events in arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday activities for both adults and children. Residents will register online at 9 a.m. on November 1+ non-residents will register at noon on November 3. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ Athens residents who experience unfair treatment at alcohol-licensed venues can file complaints under a non-discrimination ordinance passed by the Athens-Anti Discrimination Movement in November 2016. The ACC Unified Government offers a form that can be submitted online, by mail, or dropped off at the ACC Attorney’s Office — officials will review the complaint and provide updates after investigation. The Red & Black
- ➤ The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free, nonpartisan Political Leadership Academy on October 18 and November 1 to help potential candidates learn about campaign fundraising, marketing, and campaigning — officials will offer practical advice and explain the process of running for office. WUGA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health inspected 38 restaurants in Athens from Sept 23 to Oct 7 and found eight with perfect scores, 24 with scores between 99 and 90, and six that scored 89 or below—BB.Q CHICKEN received an 80 after inspectors observed heavy pink and black mold-like growth in its ice machine behind the bar and other health violations that were later corrected. This report helps inform residents of current conditions at local dining establishments. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health and UGA health providers are waiting for CDC guidance before they begin giving the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Officials confirmed that leftover 2024-2025 doses must be destroyed while recommendations remain under review—vaccine availability will be updated in the coming weeks. The Red & Black
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Readers can vote for Week 8 Athens-area high school Football Player of the Week until Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.—the poll features standout players like Elijah Echols and Zay Prince from Athens Academy who shined in last Friday's games. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Reporter Sara Tidwell spent a memorable weekend with her dad—who flew in from Michigan—to join her in Athens for a homecoming football game at East Jackson Comprehensive where the Bulldogs lost 34–7. They later met local sports figures—attending a press conference at Sanford Stadium—and shared moments that gave him a glimpse into her sports reporting life. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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