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Athens hip hop icon Elite Tha Showstoppa will headline his first hometown concert in seven years during Village Meeting on Sept.

17 at The World Famous (351 N. Hull St), where local stars, including his two sons, will perform as doors open at 9 p.m.

Food Truck Station now offers authentic Venezuelan cuisine with outdoor seating at 211 Tallassee Rd in Athens, providing locals a relaxed setup plus a chance to savor vibrant flavors.

A recent study ranked UGA as the nation’s eighth best party school with an A+ for athletics and Greek life based on student surveys from Sept.

9. Clark Atlanta University also earned a No. 23 spot for its strong scores in student life and location.

Athens area communities will remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow with a memorial stair climb at UGA and flag ceremonies in Barrow and Oconee Counties — a screening of the documentary 9/11 is set at 2:30 p.m. at 105 Bowstrom Road in Athens.

A recent Niche study ranked UGA (with 43,888 students) No.8 for its party scene based on student surveys, bar access and grades for athletics and Greek life, while Clark Atlanta University placed No.23 nationwide, highlighting local college culture.

Georgia volleyball overcame a first-set loss by defeating Notre Dame 3-1 on Tuesday in the 2026 Showdown at the Net.

Standouts Bianna Muoneke & Tori Harper led the Bulldogs, who now lead the series 5-2 and prepare for further matches at the South Alabama Invitational.

Following a 63-3 season-opening win, Georgia coach Kirby Smart and players discussed growth and physicality as the *Bulldogs* prepare for a matchup with Western Kentucky on Saturday.

Athens area high school students (from Athens Academy, Clarke Central, North Oconee and Oconee County High) were named among the 16,000 National Merit semifinalists on Sept.

9. They now must advance to join nearly 6,700 finalists to share about $24 million in scholarships next spring.