Good morning, Athens.

Athens biking advocates and officials are reviewing plans to complete the Firefly Trail after Commissioner Patrick Davenport proposed delaying eminent domain for a three-mile gap north of Winterville—Lauren Blais, chair of the Athens in Motion Commission, said supporters worry the pause could slow the trail's completion.

Residents of Pinewoods Estates in north Athens raised concerns at a commission meeting this week about inconsistent water access—some residents went days without clean water.

Community leader Lizette Guevara urged the commission to act in search of a lasting solution.

Jittery Joe’s coffee roaster has opened a bean shop inside the Flying Squid Comedy Venue in Athens today.

The University of Georgia's First Page chapter hosted a Banned Books Fest on Oct.

10 on Tate North West Lawn to honor Banned Books Week and highlight censorship's impact on literacy. Organizers and volunteers said the fest—featuring banned titles and interactive booths—fostered important discussions on intellectual freedom in education.

At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Clarke County Board of Education approved the appointment of John Gilbreath as assistant superintendent of operations and the hiring of Damon Allen as director of custodial services and Randall Priest as sustainability coordinator—decisions effective immediately. The board also reviewed the superintendent search, E-SPLOST updates, and strategic plan progress while scheduling a fall retreat on Oct. 16 and a follow-up meeting on Nov. 13.

Athens residents joined the Rivers Alive cleanup at Dudley Park on Oct.

11—organizers including Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful and several municipal departments led efforts to clean rivers and streams along the Oconee River. The event was part of a statewide campaign to preserve over 70,000 miles of Georgia’s waterways.

Starting November 10th, Athens Transit invites local riders to join sessions across Clarke county to learn about and share feedback on a proposed service change.

Sessions are scheduled for November 10th at the ACC Extension Office in Bogart from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., November 12th at the Athens-Clarke County Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m., November 13th at the Multimodal Transportation Center from 3 to 5 p.m., and November 14th at Fire Station #7 from 5 to 7 p.m. and online from 1 to 4 p.m.—check the details for your preferred location and time.

Georgia beat writer Marc Weiszer shared his analysis of the Bulldogs' win over Auburn — highlighting key plays that shaped the victory.

At Auburn, Kirby Smart said he never got an explanation for a goal-line fumble call after defensive players punched the ball (a play that reversed an apparent touchdown).

Georgia drove 88 yards to end the quarter with a first down and will host Ole Miss on Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m.

The University of Georgia soccer team upset No. 6 Arkansas 1—0 at Turner Soccer Complex in Athens on Friday, Oct.

10—securing a tight win.

On Saturday, Georgia football beat Auburn 20—10 at Jordan-Hare Stadium as the Bulldogs rallied from a slow start to win with a strong third-quarter surge.

The team improved to 5—1 in the SEC by using effective offense and defense to limit Auburn to 277 yards.

Week 9 of Athens area high school football saw key wins Friday night as Athens Academy scored 69 points, North Oconee edged Eastside 14-13, and Oglethorpe County upset Rabun County 28-19—while Jefferson posted a 54-0 win and teams set up additional games for upcoming contests.

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.

Ella Langley with Laci Kaye

8:00 PM — Georgia Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the phenomenal voice and songwriting of Ella Langley, a rising star in country music.

Matisyahu Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $42 — Experience a night of uplifting music from Matisyahu in an iconic venue.