Good morning, Athens.

Chanda Santana’s DIVAS Who Win, started in 2018, now offers peer-led programs for women in recovery and trafficking survivors in Athens, having served nearly 25,000 instances last year and expanded its team with offerings such as the (She ROARS Program) to support women with opioid use disorder.

Cafe Racer will open its new location at 377 Oak Street along the Firefly Trail on Tuesday, March 17 — the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an expanded menu and seating for 115 guests.

Amanda Dzimianski was named Athens-Clarke County Poet Laureate for the 2026-2028 term, and she will perform at the Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade on Saturday, March 7 at Dudley Park.

Musician Letitia Scott Jackson shared her journey from drug dealing and incarceration to becoming a community activist — a testament to her father's sacrifice and tough lessons in faith that shaped her music.

Her story motivates local listeners to embrace change.

Former UGA and Atlanta Falcons quarterback DJ Shockley will deliver the spring undergraduate commencement address at Sanford Stadium on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. + Dean Meg Amstutz will speak at the graduate ceremonies on May 7 in Stegeman Coliseum.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education has set a timeline to hire a new superintendent after Robbie Hooker's retirement last June.

The board will review 32 applicants this month — interview finalists in April before voting in May or June.

A Georgia House bill passed on Wednesday would let pharmacists dispense birth control without a doctor’s prescription to improve access for women in rural areas & urban centers.

The measure now moves to the Senate for further review.

Chao 2 Calm Organize + Move shared spring decluttering tips on Thursday, March 5 to help local residents clear out their homes; the advice offers a fresh start for seasonal cleaning.

Georgia softball starts its three-game series against Arkansas today at 3 p.m. in Fayetteville — the game time was adjusted due to weather, and fans can stream the action on SEC Network via the ESPN app.

Georgia turkey season begins with special opportunity hunts for youth (age 16 and under) and mobility impaired on March 21-22, followed by statewide hunts on private lands starting March 28 and on public lands starting April 4; the season ends May 15.

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.

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.

2000's Party

6-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Get ready to groove with the biggest hits from the 2000s in a night filled with nostalgia and Y2K fashion.