Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
Good morning, Athens.
The Backpack Project of Athens will host a resource fair at Lay Park Community Center on Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to offer free food, healthcare, clothing (with employment resources included) to help Athenians in need.
Ellianos Coffee operates drive-thru only on Highway 29 and serves a range of coffees, freezes, and energy drinks with warm service.
It is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Patrick G. Snead has been named head of middle school at Athens Academy for the upcoming school year; he previously served in multiple roles from 2005 to 2018 (returning home to lead with extensive experience).
The Clarke County School District will host its annual transition fair on Thursday, March 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Vernon Payne Meeting Hall on Prince Avenue, featuring 30+ vendors.
A free lunch-and-learn session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will offer resource information for adapted curriculum students.
Georgia basketball will play its first NCAA Tournament game on March 18 in Buffalo — fans can buy tickets online with prices ranging from about $87 for single sessions to $519 for full sessions.
Freshman Cole Johnson from Oconee County High made a leaping catch Sunday, Mar.
15 that robbed Tennessee of a two-run, go-ahead home run and helped Georgia baseball secure an 8-7 win at Foley Field — his teammates celebrated his effort following the rally.
Georgia women's basketball earned a 7-seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face the winner of the First Four game between Virginia and Arizona State in Iowa City at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson leads the team as fans can stream the contest via ESPN Unlimited or Fubo.
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.
Willy Tea Taylor Concert
12-3 AM — Flicker Theatre & Bar — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Willy Tea Taylor.
French Language Class
6-7 p.m. — Oconee County Library — Free entry — Dive into the basics of French with expert instructor Emma Auer.
Warren Hollow with Maple Street Band and The Midknighters
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $10 (adv.), $12 — Experience Southern rock echoes from the 1970s as Warren Hollow takes the stage alongside local favorites.
Drivin' N' Cryin' Live
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Under 18 with parent or guardian — Enjoy a night of legendary Southern rock with recent music hall inductees Drivin' N' Cryin'.
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