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Athens
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 15th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride event takes place on March 28 in Athens + Winterville + Union Point, raising funds for a 39-mile paved trail along an abandoned railroad. A new Trailblazer 5K run will start at 8 a.m. at Dudley Park in Athens. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The documentary Athens in Our Lifetimes, which tracks our town’s changing face, will screen at Ciné this Saturday, Mar. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Free tickets must be reserved by calling 706-353-3343 — funds raised support renovations at our local arthouse. Flagpole
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County officials and business leaders have hired Accenture to scout developers for an entertainment district near Akins Ford Arena. The contract approved Mar. 3 pays up to $600,000 for studies and outreach while future phases may fund improvements with profit sharing. Flagpole
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following an FDA advisory issued on March 10 at 10:05 a.m., Georgia restaurants that received Manila clams from a Washington harvest are advised to discard them due to a norovirus risk; businesses should also clean any equipment that may have contacted the clams. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ An Athens-Clarke County officer captured a community cat near Westwood Avenue in Bogart on Sunday, March 8, and the animal was confirmed positive for rabies by testing at the University of Georgia. Residents who had contact with the white cat (brown tabby spots) are advised to contact a healthcare provider. Classic City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia basketball coach Mike White says he orders pizza after games and on road trips to celebrate wins & cope with losses, often choosing local spots with fresh toppings that meet his standards. He credits his father with inspiring the habit and enjoys his favorite pie even when traveling abroad. 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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Willy Tea Taylor Concert
12-3 AM — Flicker Theatre & Bar — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Willy Tea Taylor.
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French Language Class
6-7 p.m. — Oconee County Library — Free entry — Dive into the basics of French with expert instructor Emma Auer.
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