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Monday, December 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Foster Care Support Foundation is providing care package kits for foster grandparents and other caregivers this holiday season, and community members can help support its mission.  FOX 5 Atlanta

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Another Broken Egg Café at the Briarcliff Shopping Center on W. Broad St in Athens is offering a seasonal peppermint mocha waffle for $15.99 with grits & fruit during its brunch hours. The holiday menu will be available only until January.  Athens Banner-Herald

SPORTS NEWS

  • Georgia basketball is set to face West Georgia today at 2 p.m. at Stegeman Coliseum, with the contest broadcast on SEC Network+ via ESPN. The game serves as their second to last nonconference matchup before SEC play begins.  Athens Banner-Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 1/9/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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  • LSU Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs Women's Gymnastics

    7-9 p.m. — Stegeman Coliseum — Stream available — Watch a thrilling women's gymnastics showdown as LSU visits Georgia.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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  • Leif Ove Andsnes Piano Concert

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — University of Georgia Performing Arts Center — $10 (w/ UGA ID), $42–96 — Renowned Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes captivates audiences with works by Kurtág and Janáček.

    Wed, 1/21/26

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REAL ESTATE

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