Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Athens.
🎓 Education
The Clarke County School District announced three finalists for Teacher of the Year in Athens today—Stephanie Lewis of Cedar Shoals High School, Timothy Pritchett of Barnett Shoals Elementary, and Adrienne White of Barrow Elementary—from 22 candidates.
The winner will be named on October 23 at the awards banquet.
🏛️ Government
Commissioners voted last night by a 6-3 margin to move the aging east side fire station to Lexington Road to cut emergency response times amid neighbor opposition.
Fire Chief Nate Moss said the new location is a 50-year investment that will better serve the growing area.
🏥 Health
On Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced that COVID-19 vaccines are available at state health departments and that additional doses have been ordered to ensure supply continuity.
Walgreens and CVS now offer vaccinations for those ages 3 and older—no prescription is needed as most insurance covers the cost.
🏈 Sports
The Athens Rock Lobsters and University of Georgia Ice Dawgs played a mixed scrimmage at Akins Ford Arena on Oct.
7. The teams were split into Black and White teams—White won 4-3.
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia Bulldogs Football Game vs. Mississippi Rebels
12:00–5:00 p.m. — Sanford Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of a Bulldogs game day with lively fan festivities and the Redcoat Marching Band.
Athens Porchfest
1-8 p.m. — Big City Bread Cafe — Free entry — Experience the vibrant Athens music scene with performances across 250 porches in historic neighborhoods.
Circus Delman
7:30-9 p.m. — Georgia Square Mall — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience the enchanting performances of Circus Delman in Athens, GA.
Gannon Fremin and CCREV Live
7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Cost info not provided — Experience the rockin' sounds of Gannon Fremin & CCREV as they bring the grit of Southwest Oklahoma to Athens.
Johnnyswim Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Tickets starting at $29 — Enjoy an evening of soul-soothing music with the talented duo Johnnyswim.
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