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Athens
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services has scheduled a Saturday, Mar. 21 Easter Egg Hunt at Heard Park and also plans Breakfast with the Bunny and an Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, Apr. 4 at Memorial Park and Lay Park; call 706-613-3800 for details. Classic City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Athens foodies debated a new Tripadvisor ranking of the top 20 restaurants yesterday as some praised local favorites while others argued key spots were missing. The list featured longtime staples alongside casual and upscale eateries found around the city. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Downtown Athens will host Jam for Cam Music Festival on Saturday, March 28, expected to draw over 20,000 people who honor Cameron Fearon by raising funds for cancer research (metastatic melanoma). The festival evolved from a small battle of the bands into a major nonprofit event. FOX 5 Atlanta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Health released inspection scores for local restaurants in Athens from March 3 to 17, 2026. Some eateries faced issues like missing soap and roaches while others earned perfect results, showing a mixed record for food safety + cleanliness. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia basketball will face Saint Louis tonight at 9:45 p.m. — the Bulldogs aim to secure their first NCAA Tournament win in over 20 years and are 1.5 point favorites. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia football held its Pro Day on March 18 at House of Payne's Indoor Facility, where NFL hopefuls like Oscar Delp and Monroe Freeling worked out before the NFL Draft on April 23—NFL scouts and former players watched every move. 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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