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Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ford is recalling 11,000 F-250 and F-350 trucks from 2025 to 2026 for a driveshaft risk that may cause sudden loss of power, and owner letters will be mailed on March 16 so affected vehicles can get a free inspection & repair at a local Ford or Lincoln dealer. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Keaton Coletti of UGA was named a Truman Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories, marking the first time a UGA student received this competitive three-year research award. He will lead his own project using funding + mentorship and labs + resources to tackle engineering challenges. The Red & Black
- ➤ The demolition of UGA's Legion Pool began Thursday after the University System of Georgia approved the plan in January; the aging facility will be replaced with hillside seating + four sand volleyball pits and 20 new parking spaces despite objections from local preservation groups. WUGA
- ➤ Santanu Chatterjee, a longtime faculty member since 2001 who previously served as interim dean, is named the 13th dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business and will begin his role on April 1 (after an 18-member advisory committee led the national search). The Red & Black
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8 to start Daylight Saving Time and fall back on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., and residents should adjust manual clocks accordingly—most devices update automatically. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bulldogs won their final home game Friday, March 6 at The Steg with Kanon Catchings scoring 32 points & the team outplaying Alabama as they prepare for SEC play. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia junior Lily Smith will miss the rest of her gymnastics season as she broke her foot during floor warmups—injured on Feb. 27 in Lexington. She will not compete in upcoming meets including the contest on March 8 and later championships. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Four-star cornerback Jerry Outhouse Jr. committed to Georgia football's 2027 class on Friday, March 6, adding talent for defensive backs under coach Donte Williams; the Texas native chose Georgia over rivals. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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