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Athens
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Red & Black
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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 Red & Black
- ➤ 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. The Red & Black
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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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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