Good morning, Athens.

Dirty Dawgs vendor Lin King, selling hot dogs for 20+ years, will resume vending at his longtime corner after Athens-Clarke County approved new rules on Tuesday, Oct.

8. The ordinance lets tenured vendors near College Square continue & serve locals while on-site permits remain unavailable.

Athens Spectacular presents its spooky burlesque show 'Boolesque' that mixes horror with cabaret.

The event starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Flying Squid Comedy and is for ages 18+ only.

Classic City Band celebrates its 50th anniversary with a free concert on Sunday, Oct.

11 at 3 p.m. in the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall (Mayor Kelly Girtz will join on stage to issue a proclamation honoring the band's lasting contributions).

Free fall festivals and Halloween celebrations are scheduled across Georgia this October.

In Athens, the Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & Spectacle will be held downtown on Oct. 31, starting at 8 p.m.; check Explore Georgia's listings for times and details.

Historic Athens announced this year's Porchfest to be held Sunday, Oct.

18 from 1–8 p.m. across Boulevard, Normaltown, Newtown, Cobbham, Buena Vista Heights and Reese-Hancock area (features include over 200 performances, a new Kids Zone, and a brew available at the kick-off party Friday, Oct. 16 at Athentic).

Aubrey Entertainment and Artist2Artist will host the Monterey Pop Festival at Terrapin Beer Co. on Saturday, Oct.

10 at 11:30 a.m., where local musicians will recreate iconic sets in a festival-inspired atmosphere & proceeds benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Attendees can save $5 on wristbands when visiting both this event and the North Georgia Folk Festival.

Clarke County School District has named three finalists for Teacher of the Year—Cindy Alexander from Whitehead Road Elementary, William “Montu” Miller from Cedar Shoals High, and Matthew Rubenstein from Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle—chosen from 22 nominees; the winner will be announced on Oct. 22.

AthFest Educates will hold its annual half marathon and 5K fundraiser this weekend to support youth arts and music education.

The 5K begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Classic Center Pavilion and the half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 11, finishing at Sanford Stadium.

Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all 159 counties as Hurricane Isaias approaches with strong winds, heavy rain, & potential flooding expected Friday night through Saturday.

Residents are urged to prepare supplies.

The Arts + Health Laboratory event took place Thursday, Oct.

8 at Marigold Auditorium in Winterville and featured speakers on using art to ease cognitive decline and reduce stress for dementia patients and caregivers. Attendees also enjoyed a screening (Keeping Betsy) and a networking reception.

St. Mary’s Health Care System opened a new medical office building on Tuesday, Oct.

6, on Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville that houses three practices (Endocrine Specialists of Athens, Georgia Family Medicine, and Neurological Specialists). Providers are accepting new patients as part of a $100 million investment to improve healthcare access.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said his staff planned options for Saturday’s game kickoff because of Hurricane Isaias, and Alabama officials expect the storm to ease before the 7:30 p.m. game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

Meteorologists forecast clear conditions with only a risk of a passing shower.

Local high school football games include Walnut Grove vs. Cedar Shoals, Clarke Central vs. Habersham Central, Jefferson vs. East Forsyth, Flowery Branch vs. Winder-Barrow, and Rabun County vs. Athens Academy at 7:30 p.m. today at various venues (flood watch and severe weather alerts from Hurricane Isaias may affect play amid cooler temperatures).