Good morning, Athens.

The Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle starts at 8 p.m. today in front of Creature Comforts Brewery, bringing costumed performers, giant puppets, and a community procession through downtown Athens.

Athens party designer Maxine Burton demonstrated multi-use tailgate table decor and introduced a self-sealing latex balloon for Atlanta Falcons watch parties on Oct.

30.

Lumpkin Street between Wray Street and Broad Street is closed for most of the weekend for non-university construction; motorists & pedestrians should avoid the area until further notice.

Wearing a Halloween costume today can score free food or discounts at participating Georgia restaurants, including spots in Athens.

Notable deals include Chipotle's Boorito ($6 entree for Rewards members from 3 p.m. until close), Krispy Kreme's free Original Glazed through Oct. 31, and RaceTrac's free Swirl World treat—confirm with your local location.

Former UGA All-American David Pollack previewed the upcoming Georgia vs. Florida game in an interview posted Friday, Oct.

30. He also described programs he supports that give back to current players and the Athens community.

Georgia and Florida will renew their rivalry at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the first time the game is outside Jacksonville since 1995 because EverBank Stadium is under renovation; the matchup moves to Tampa in 2027 and returns to Jacksonville in 2028.

Oconee County High School's volleyball team won the program's first state championship, beating Columbus in a five-set final on Oct.

30; junior Kiera Benning was named Morgan and Morgan Player of the Game and will join teammate Fendley Kimbro in the GACA All-Star game on Nov. 8.

Uga XI joined a new partnership with (The Farmer's Dog) on Oct.

30 to receive company meals and treats and to appear in in-stadium promotions and athlete collaborations across football, basketball, baseball, and softball.

Check live updates today for Week 11 Athens-area high school football, including region championship matchups Jackson County vs. Clarke Central and North Oconee vs. Jefferson, with scores posted throughout the day.