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Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local musicians Tracy Brown and Jeff Lustig performed jazz and blues during the inaugural Music in the House session at Lyndon House Arts Center last October evening. The quarterly event invited Athenians to create visual art while listening to tunes—sponsored by University of Georgia Professor Emerita of Journalism and local novelist Leara Rhodes. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caleb Adams built UGA's first small satellite as a student on a music scholarship and now works at NASA as deputy project manager for the Starling Mission, which will test a team of self-driving satellites to manage low orbit traffic—an effort powered by competitive funding from NASA and the Air Force Research Lab. Classic City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia football beat Ole Miss 43-35 on October 18 in a comeback win that marked Kirby Smart’s 70th SEC victory — the offense scored on every drive with 510 yards and four touchdown passes by Gunner Stockton. The defense struggled early but held Ole Miss to 13 yards in the fourth quarter. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia football fans striped Sanford Stadium in red, black and white for the top 10 game against Ole Miss. The North side's red shirts made the intended black look faded and the West end zone showed too much red. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The UGA softball team played a fall exhibition game on Oct. 17 at Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens—winning 15-0 against Georgia Gwinnett College with a strong display of skill. The Red & Black
- ➤ The University of Georgia volleyball team defeated Alabama 3-2 on October 17th at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens during their 10k Day event — drawing a new NCAA attendance record with 8,719 fans. The Red & Black
- ➤ ESPN College GameDay visited UGA's Myers Quad in Athens on Oct. 18 — students lined up overnight for a Home Depot hard hat while fans set up tailgates ahead of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss game. Musical performers Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman and Jelly Roll energized the crowd as kickoff began at 3:30 p.m. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia football beat Ole Miss on Saturday night in a close game—Athens Banner-Herald reporter Marc Weiszer shared his takeaways that detailed key moments leading to the Bulldogs' win. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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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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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.
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Matisyahu Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $42 — Experience a night of uplifting music from Matisyahu in an iconic venue.
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Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and Goblin Fun Run
2-6 p.m. — Sandy Creek Nature Center — $25 — Dress in costume for a fun fall run that supports the Nature Center and includes finisher's medals for kids.
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Jammy Buffet Concert
7-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $22.47 — Experience a lively performance from the Jammy Buffet band as they revitalizes Jimmy Buffett's classic tunes.
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Nicotine Dolls Concert
7-9 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $50-69 — Experience a lively evening with Nicotine Dolls at one of Athens' favorite spots.
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Wieuca Halloween Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — No refunds — Experience a night of captivating performances by Wieuca and friends this Halloween.
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Susto Stringband Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of alt rock with Justin Osborne and his band Susto.
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