Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
Good morning, Athens.
💼 Business
Wok’s Up at Epps Bridge Centre lets guests build their own stir fry and fried rice bowls today, and it is run by Georgia-based restaurateur Terry Ho.
The casual Asian restaurant serves fresh, made-to-order meals with an easy-to-read menu for diners in Athens.
🏈 Sports
Georgia punter Brett Thorson won the Ray Guy Award Friday during ESPN’s Home Depot College Football Awards Show — he became only the second Bulldog to earn the honor after posting strong SEC championship stats and preparing for the Sugar Bowl on Jan.
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Georgia track and cross country programs added 21 athletes from the U.S. and abroad to boost the Bulldogs in multiple events.
Local standout James 'JD' Daniel (from Athens) brings state and regional experience to enhance the teams for upcoming meets.
Six Athens-area high school basketball teams competed in head-to-head matches at Akins Ford Arena on Saturday, Dec.
13, as part of the Classic City Showcase; Athens Academy won its boys game 49-44 and its girls game 75-31 (Photos by Hosanna Worku).
Freshman Kennedi Dobson energized the Bulldogs this season by earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors three times and breaking school freestyle records.
She excelled at Carolina Natatorium in October and pushed the team’s performance with strong times in several events.
🎉 Athens Events
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Now After Nothing Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Flicker Theatre & Bar — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of music featuring Fixation Fantasy by Now After Nothing.
BloodKin Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening with BloodKin & Friends featuring special guest Kevn Kinney.
27th Annual Will Chamberlin Memorial Santa Stroll 8K
1:30-5:30 p.m. — Bishop Baptist Church — Entry fee proceeds support outreach programs — Participate in a festive 8K run with a charitable cause.
The Nutcracker Ballet
2:00 – 3:30 PM — The Classic Center — $33.75+ — Experience a dazzling holiday tradition that brings joy and imagination to life through breathtaking performances.
Pee Dee IceCats vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
7:05-8:35 p.m. — The Classic Center — Check for ticket pricing — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of local hockey action with the Pee Dee IceCats facing off against the Athens Rock Lobsters.
Blackberry Smoke Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — The Classic Center — $108.50+ — Experience the vibrant blend of Southern rock, blues, and country from Georgia's own Blackberry Smoke.
Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry with Scott Low
7-9 p.m. — The Foundry — $10 adv / $15 door — Experience a soulful night of Americana & Blues with traditional folk and lonesome bluegrass melodies.
Don Toberman: Ping-Pong Champ
8-10 p.m. — Canopy Studio — Tickets required — Experience an absurd and hilarious clown showdown featuring pantomime ping-pong antics.
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