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Hello Athens! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New fire station groundbreaking, dinosaur discovery live show, and kid start it up + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Long-awaited public safety upgrade: Athens-Clarke County will break ground on a new Eastside fire station, improving coverage for fast-growing neighborhoods. Expect drive-through bays and modern quarters, with opening expected in 18 to 24 months -- read the full story.
Georgia’s next chapter begins: Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs hit SEC Media Days in Tampa this week with Gunner Stockton, Drew Bobo, and Raylen Wilson. Injury updates expected, and all-conference voting happens Friday -- read the full story.
Bulldogs unveil future slate: Georgia released its 2026 football schedule Monday, listing 12 games including Oklahoma and Auburn. Tickets at Sanford Stadium start at $1,200, with Western Kentucky from $70 and Oklahoma from $315 -- see the full schedule.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Vintage, but make it luxe: If your wardrobe's been craving a forever piece, Agora Vintage has authenticated Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès plus sparkly estate jewelry, all curated by a woman-owned Athens team. Pop in this week when you need a style upgrade that feels special and actually lasts.
Furnish like a local: Locally owned Parker Family Furniture keeps it easy to furnish your space without the big box headache. Think sofas, beds, dining sets, and mattresses, plus delivery, setup, and flexible financing. Great for students upgrading a rental or anyone whose couch is doing the college slump.
Brunch that hits right: Athens folks, if your morning needs a pick-me-up, The Farm Cart is slinging from-scratch buttermilk biscuits with house jams, grits, and coffee from 1000 Faces, plus mimosas. There are rotating specials and plenty of biscuit wizardry, so your plan to cook at home can wait.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤖 Lego Robots Workshop @ Athens-Clarke County Library | Wednesday (7/22) at 2:00 PM – Whether your kid dreams in bricks, or you just want to stop stepping on them, this LEGO robotics workshop lets ages 7 and up build real, moving bots and flex some teamwork. Hands-on fun, low on screen time, and yes, registration is required.
🦖 Dinosaur Discovery: Live Show @ Athens-Clarke County Library | Thursday (7/23) at 10:30 AM – Get hands-on with a 'live' dinosaur, handle real fossils, and pick up bite-sized facts, all ages welcome. Consider it a field trip where no one grades you, the kids think you’re cool, and you realize the only thing extinct is your free time.
🎬 Marigold Movie Night "How to Train Your Dragon" @ Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture (Winterville) | Thursday (7/23) at 7:00 PM – Whether you know every line or missed it the first time, How to Train Your Dragon lands at Marigold Movie Night. Vikings, dragons, and a surprisingly tender friendship, served with neighborhood vibes, light sarcasm, and an excuse to feel like a kid again.
🪁 Art in the Air: Kites @ Dudley Park | Friday (7/24) at 10:00 AM – Dudley Park is going full nostalgia with a build, decorate, and actually fly your own kite day, right in downtown Athens. Bring kids, grandkids, or your inner eight-year-old, then let the wind do the heavy lifting while you perfect the proud, slightly smug skyward stare.
🐂 Mid Georgia Bull Bash @ Oconee Heritage Park (Watkinsville) | Friday (7/24) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats a couple nights of bull riding at Oconee Heritage Park in Watkinsville, where the cowboys hang on, and the rest of us hang out. Big rides, good grub, local vendors, and kid-friendly yeehaw, served with dust and bragging rights.
🌍 Family Day: World Explorers @ Georgia Museum of Art | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Family Day is whisking you around the world without airport drama, a tour through the museum’s galleries. Expect gallery games the kids might finish, a studio art project for the fridge, and blissfully reliable A/C. Courtesy of Heyward Allen Cadillac-GMC-Toyota.
💼 Kid Start it Up @ Georgia Square Mall | Saturday (7/25) at 1:00 PM – Think farmers market vibes, but the vendors are pint-sized CEOs selling slime, soaps, snacks, and legit services. Athens kids pitch, price, and hustle like pros, while you browse, chat with proud parents, and pretend you are not taking business tips from a fourth grader.
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07 — Athens report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 40%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 77%
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