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Athens
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last week, Athens showcased a range of local events as Terrapin Beer Company held its Wake-n-Bake Off and a downtown vigil honored those affected by detention while live performances and UGA sports games provided community pride. The Athens Recovery Warriors hosted Recovery's Got Talent amid several athletic contests. The Red & Black
- ➤ A new website documented urban renewal and displacement of Black neighborhoods in Downtown Athens on Friday, Mar. 2. The Mayor’s Office, Historic Athens, and the University of Georgia’s Community Mapping Lab collaborated on research showing nearly 400 households were displaced in the 1960s. WUGA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Georgia soon; most areas have seen them since late February while northern parts may not welcome them until early April — local birdwatchers can attract these species with red-flowered plants or a homemade nectar solution. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgians will set clocks forward on Sunday, Mar. 8 at 2 a.m. for Daylight Saving Time; smartphones update automatically, but manual clocks should be adjusted—ensuring evenings last longer until clocks fall back on Nov. 1. Athens Banner-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Multiple Life Time locations will host a fundraising event this weekend for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to help young children with cancer. FOX 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Classic City Roller Derby will celebrate 20 years with a bout on Sunday, Mar. 8 at The Classic Center in downtown Athens. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door (kids 5 and under free). Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ COED softball games on Field 2 are cancelled, but games on Field 1 & Field 3 will continue today in Athens as scheduled. The update adjusts the local tournament lineup for fair play. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ The Athens Banner-Herald earned two APSE awards for sports reporting in 2025. Georgia beat writer Marc Weiszer and sports reporter Sara Tidwell achieved top 10 finishes for their Sugar Bowl attack coverage and a feature on North Oconee cheerleaders. Athens Banner-Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Old Crow Medicine Show Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $78/ticket — Enjoy an evening of live music with the renowned Old Crow Medicine Show.
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