Good morning, Athens.

ACC Animal Services launches the Couch Crashers program on Dec.

19 to find temporary foster homes for dogs until Jan. 2. The program offers all food, supplies and vet support once candidates complete screening and an orientation via the county website.

More than 3,200 students graduated at the UGA Fall commencement held Friday at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.

The undergraduate ceremony began at 10 a.m. & the graduate event started at 2:30 p.m. with key addresses from university leaders.

ACC Government provided winter warming resources as cold weather is expected.

The agency listed ongoing shelters from Bigger Vision of Athens, Salvation Army, Athens Area Homeless Shelter, and Family Promise & set up a pop-up warming tent at Lay Park today and tomorrow.

Today, health inspectors reported that Cielito Lindo (496 Baxter St, Ste A) is operating without a certified food safety manager as part of routine restaurant inspections in Athens.

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.