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Athens
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ THURGOOD — a play showing the life of Thurgood Marshall — will run at the Morton Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4 PM and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 PM. Tickets cost $30 if bought ahead and $35 at the door, with all proceeds going to education funds. Classic City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Clarke County School District won the 2025 Leadership Development Award on November 6 in Athens when it received a $10,000 check for its youth leadership initiatives, including the Leader in Me program and TedEd Student Talks—programs that help students build leadership skills. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, most grocery stores will remain open at regular hours while banks, post offices, and schools will be closed—pharmacy departments may reduce hours. City trash services will delay pickup until the next day—USPS will run only Priority Mail Express and UPS and FedEx will operate with limited service. Athens Banner-Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chadwick Boyd posted his cornbread and squash casserole recipe on November 6th at 11:01 a.m. which is described as the creamiest, coziest dish to steal Thanksgiving. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A new guide names 10 dive bars in Athens for locals and visitors to try, showing spots to escape the usual college scene. It splits the list into five bars downtown near the campus and five on the outskirts (each with its own charm) for easy exploration. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia football coach Kirby Smart said he has focused on preparing his team as they will travel to Starkville on Saturday, Nov. 8 to play Mississippi State & ignore college playoff rankings, trusting their work to speak for itself. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The Georgia men’s basketball team played Maryland Eastern Shore at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens on Nov. 5 and won 94—29. The Red & Black
- ➤ Morehead State head coach Jonathan Mattox, an Oconee County grad who grew up near Athens, will lead his team in a game against Georgia on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. on the SEC Network—he said his homecoming in Athens gives him a full circle moment as he reconnects with family and friends. Athens Banner-Herald
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Glads Run ATH 5K
1-5 p.m. — 350 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA — Donation-based — Support the Clarke Central High School General Fund while enjoying a spirited 5K run.
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K-Pop Warriors Live Show
3-7 p.m. — Morton Theatre — Adults $30, Children $20 — Experience dazzling performances that bring your favorite K-pop idols to life.
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Shakey Graves Solo Show
7-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Cost not listed — Enjoy a unique blend of modern love themes and playful chords with Shakey Graves.
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The Droptines Live
7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets required — Experience the rich storytelling and versatile melodies of alternative country band The Droptines.
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Ax and the Hatchetmen Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $40-$134 — Catch Ax and the Hatchetmen live for a night of high-energy music in Athens.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Classic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting mix of Rock & Metal anthems performed by a classical ensemble in a magical candlelit setting.
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Flatline Drive Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $10 — Enjoy a lively mix of country, rock, and indie music from local bands.
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Campus Nights: Josiah Queen & Hulvey Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Classic Center — Tickets required — Experience powerful worship and hip-hop praise with rising artists captivating college students.
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Northeast Georgia Livestock Auction
11:00 AM – 12:59 AM — Northeast Georgia Livestock, LLC — Free entry — Experience the thrill of real-time livestock auctions and enjoy a unique online viewing experience.
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JD Graham & Gabe Lee Performance
8:00 – 10:30 p.m. — The Rialto Club — $15 adv, $20 Day of Show — Enjoy an exciting cobill featuring soulful performances by JD Graham and Gabe Lee.
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