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The Athens Area Humane Society will expand its Full Bellies Food Bowl program to 250,000 pounds this year after 194,000 pounds were distributed in 2025.

Families pick up pet food at the shelter every first and third Saturday monthly, with local donors — like Nestle Purina — supporting the effort.

Atlanta-based folk-rock duo The Ain't Sisters performed at Live Wire Athens (downtown Athens) on Friday, Feb.

27. Fans witnessed a vibrant show that captured the duo's live energy.

Today, The Red & Black airs an episode featuring travel tips for UGA spring break as host Allison Mawn talks with Taylor Greaves (social media and video editor) about planning safe trips.

Athens police officer Erik Hogan explores still life photography by capturing light and dark in natural subjects like farm eggs, avocados, and grasses — a study of life and death.

His reflective piece shows how art can help us see nature in a new way.

Clarke County School District is hosting a 'Wonders of Work' Futures Fair for eighth graders at Athens Technical College on Friday, Mar.

6. The fair—partnered with Athens Achieves and local organizations—will explore career and technical education pathways and introduce students to higher education and job opportunities.

Butter Bites, a Black-owned family-run takeout at 650 W.

Broad St., serves addictive comfort food, including pasta, seafood + desserts on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering a rotating menu that has quickly built a loyal local following.

The UGA swim team competed in the Bulldog Invitational Last Chance meet at Gabrielsen Natatorium on Feb.

28 — the invitational concluded on March 1 with teams from Florida State, Georgia Tech, Howard and South Carolina competing.

On Sunday, Mar. 1, the University of Georgia women's basketball team defeated Florida 71-58 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.

The win adds to their season record as they prepare for upcoming challenges.

Athens Christian girls basketball won the GIAA Class 4A state title on Feb.

28 at Columbus State University with a 47-27 win over Stratford Academy — marking their first championship since the late 1980s.

K-Pop Golden Show

6:00-9:30 p.m. — Morton Theatre — Adults $30, Children $20 — Enjoy an entertaining blend of music, dance, and comedy for the whole family based on the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Cracker Concert Series

Doors open at 7:00 PM — 40 Watt Club — $30+ — Experience three nights of diverse performances including a special songwriter circle and a full album play.

Beggar Weeds & Frankenfinger Performance

9:30 p.m. — Nowhere Bar — Entry Info N/A — Enjoy energetic punk country-blues and post-punk sounds from two vibrant Floridian bands.

Grupo La Ventaja Live Concert

8 p.m. — RODEO NIGHT CLUB ATHENS — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Grupo La Ventaja, a Cumbia Norteña band with captivating rhythms.

St Joe's Jog 5K

10:30 a.m. — Sandy Creek Park — Registration fees apply — Participate in a community-focused race benefitting St. Joseph Catholic Parish School.

Barnhouse Concert

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Ages 18+ — Experience the high-energy southern rock sounds of Barnhouse as they turn up the dance party in Athens.

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - The Hard Road Tour

7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience the sound of a modern blues guitar hero blending Delta spirit with innovative musical exploration.