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Athens
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Wild Wings opened its Athens location in the former Red Lobster building on Monday, Aug. 11. The restaurant serves wings, burgers & salads and features its Blazin' Knockout sauce made with nine hot peppers. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers approved measures such as tort reform, a school cellphone ban, and a private school voucher program that will impact local schools + businesses. The new policies will shape education and daily services for Athens residents in the coming months. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mike Bobo — UGA's football offensive coordinator — said Gunner Stockton is playing free since his Ole Miss days. He made the comments to reporters on Sunday, Dec. 28. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Former UGA football player Damon Wilson has filed a case in Athens-Clarke County Superior Court against UGA's arbitration demand for a $390,000 NIL deal, arguing the contract was signed under duress (and is unenforceable) after his transfer. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia football coach Kirby Smart turned 50 on Dec. 28 as he marked a milestone birthday. A look back through his career highlights his enduring leadership in Athens with the Bulldogs. Athens Banner-Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dead Beat Club Live Band Karaoke
7-10 p.m. — The Foundry — $15-$50 — Experience the thrill of singing with a live rock band in a fun karaoke night.
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