🗳️ Mason enters District 5 race - Yacht Rock Schooner brings Steely Dan

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The Gist: Financial advisor and longtime Athens resident Zander Mason announced his candidacy for District 5 Commissioner on Nov. 10. The seat opens as current Commissioner Dexter Fisher runs for mayor.

Why It Matters: District 5 covers Homewood Hills, Forest Heights, Moss Side, and Country Club Estates. Mason plans neighborhood listening sessions starting in 2026.

Learn more here.

The Gist: Athens broadcaster KJ Allen (Kris Kendrick) announced Nov. 10 he's running for Georgia State House District 120. The Republican primary is May 19, 2026.

Why It Matters: Allen wants to continue incumbent Houston Gaines' work on schools, law enforcement, and infrastructure as Gaines pursues a Congressional seat.

Learn more here.

🏀 UGA Men's Basketball vs Georgia Tech | Stegeman Coliseum | Athens | 11/14 | More Classic rivalry matchup bringing high-energy hoops to campus.

🎭 Evil Dead The Musical | UGA Theatre | Athens | 11/14 | More Campy horror-comedy splatter fest with blood, laughs, and musical mayhem.

🌽 Athens Farmers Market | Bishop Park | Athens | 11/15 | More Local produce, live music, and handcrafted goods every Saturday morning.

🎤 Campus Nights Tour: Josiah Queen, Hulvey & Claire Leslie | Classic Center Theatre | Athens | 11/16 | More Contemporary Christian artists bringing uplifting anthems and inspiring performances.

⛵ Yacht Rock Schooner: Steely Dan Show + Yacht Rock Favorites | The Foundry | Athens | 11/21 | More Smooth sailing with Steely Dan classics and yacht rock hits.

🎸 Better Lovers | 40 Watt Club | Athens | 11/14 | More Intense metalcore headliners with soul-crushing riffs and raw energy.

🎵 Bloodkin | Nowhere Bar | Athens | 11/14 | More Gritty Southern rock legends with a massive catalog spanning decades.

🎻 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 | Hodgson Concert Hall | Athens | 11/14 | More Colossal choral masterwork featuring world-class soloists and ASO Chorus.

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