Good morning, Athens.

Beechwood Shopping Center hosted a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct.

11 with tenants offering free treats and activities for young children—families enjoyed face painting, games, and free samples. Lindsey May said the festival, now in its third year, drew more families thanks to increased tenant participation and the busy location near Athens Church.

Ghavi's the Steak Place is set to open in January 2026 at the corner of Hawthorne and Prince avenues—its owner Dr. G plans to honor his late wife by using the restaurant to teach and elevate Athens' culinary culture.

Athens Police Officer Erik Hogan reflects on the gentle change of autumn as his photography captures local landscape details and inspires him to prepare for an upcoming thru hike—his thoughtful words tie nature's shift to a calm, focused state of mind.

The 40th annual North Georgia Folk Festival took place on Oct.

11 at Sandy Creek Park in Athens and featured local bands, food trucks, and supervised kid activities. Organizers said the event drew hundreds together — a strong show of community spirit.

The Clarke County School District announced three finalists for Teacher of the Year – Stephanie Lewis of Cedar Shoals High School, Timothy Pritchett of Barnett Shoals Elementary, and Adrienne White of Barrow Elementary.

The winner will be revealed on October 23 at the awards banquet, with Robins Financial Credit Union and Georgia United Credit Union sponsoring the Teacher and Support Professional programs.

The Bulldogs Final show aired on Oct.

12 and gave fans exclusive access and updates on the Georgia Bulldogs game against the Auburn Tigers—showing key highlights behind the scenes— as part of its weekly coverage.

Athens-area high school softball teams have advanced to the GHSA state playoffs for fall sports and will start their first-round doubleheaders today.

The playoffs will run through Oct. 16 with championships scheduled at the South Commons Softball Complex from Oct. 29-Nov. 1 — higher-seeded teams hosting the matchups.

Runners gathered at Washington Street and College Avenue near City Hall to start the 13.1-mile AthHalf half marathon yesterday in Athens—organized by AthFest Educates to support music education.

The race passed key downtown landmarks and finished at the UGA Tate Student Center Parking Lot.

Georgia football will host Ole Miss at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct.

18 at 3:30 p.m.—the game will air on ABC. Ticket prices start at $217 on StubHub and similar rates are available on Ticketmaster and VividSeats.

Georgia football moved up two spots to No. 7 in the Coaches Poll released on Oct.

12 after beating Auburn 20-10 and rallying from a 10-0 deficit to win its ninth game in a row. They will play No. 5 Ole Miss at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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.