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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco introduced four new Kirkland Signature products on Mar. 16 at its Georgia stores to help offset tariff effects, adding crispy wings with buffalo sauce, a double chocolate mint sundae, Atlantic blackened salmon and a full zip women's garment. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, March 16, Tattoo Logic performed at the Red & Black office in Athens during its monthly On the Beat series. The band gave a live set that engaged local audiences. The Red & Black
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Katie Hanks has been appointed as the new principal of Whit Davis Elementary by the Clarke County School District after serving as interim principal since July 2025, and she will lead the school in the upcoming academic year (she earned her doctorate from UGA). The Red & Black
- ➤ Keaton Coletti, a UGA doctoral candidate and North Oconee graduate, is the first UGA student to earn a Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship from Sandia National Laboratories. He begins his three-year research program in October and will work remotely from Athens. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Athens Prison Tutorial, a UGA program connecting student tutors and inmates working toward GEDs and certificates, has expanded to five facilities — including the local jail and women’s facility — and resumed full operations in 2026 after a staffing pause last fall, helping inmates earn GEDs. The Red & Black
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Some Athens schools canceled classes on Monday due to severe weather predictions that raised concerns about tornado threats, though no touchdowns were reported. National Weather Service experts say the heart of tornado season comes in March, April & May and advise residents to monitor local alerts. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The IRS released its Dirty Dozen list to warn local taxpayers about rising scams that threaten their financial data. A wind advisory was in effect from 10:24 a.m. Monday until 2:00 a.m. Tuesday in several counties including Clarke (check local conditions). FOX 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women’s basketball will face a First Four winner from Virginia or Arizona State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Saturday, Mar. 21 at 1:30 p.m. The contest — part of the NCAA Tournament’s Sacramento Regional 4 — will be broadcast on ESPN2. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ After Week 1 of SEC baseball, Texas (18-1) held the top ranking as close one-run games decided every series while Auburn and Arkansas moved up after winning their opening matchups; Georgia also secured a win over Tennessee and now prepares for its next series at Texas A&M. 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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