Good morning, Athens.

7 Brew will open a new drive-thru coffee stand at 3455 Atlanta Highway this Saturday.

The location is expected to create about 50 jobs in Athens and serve coffee, lattes & smoothies along with other quick-service drinks.

Athens residents have a varied weekend with a student-run art market today, a charity dance competition Saturday supporting Project Safe, a gaming shop opening, a women’s fest, and a free spring concert on Sunday — showcasing community talent.

Timothy Pritchett, a third-grade teacher at Barnett Shoals Elementary School, is a finalist for the Georgia Teacher of the Year award—named by the Georgia Department of Education.

He got the news on Thursday and will be honored at a May reception if selected.

Timothy Pritchett, Barnett Shoals Elementary third-grade teacher and Clarke County Teacher of the Year, was named a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year on March 19 — he will join 9 other finalists at a May reception where the winner will be announced.

The Georgia Senate voted to suspend the motor fuel tax for 60 days, which may lower prices for drivers.

The measure now awaits Governor Kemp's signature.

Georgia football's G-Day game is set for April 18 at 1 p.m. at Sanford Stadium + tickets cost $10 and will be available for purchase starting Monday, March 30.

Freshman Jake Wilkins makes an impact for the Bulldogs in March Madness with strong dunks + scoring in key wins; he averages 4.9 points in limited minutes and draws comparisons to his famous father Dominique Wilkins as the No. 8 seed team contests in the Midwest region.

The University of Georgia women’s tennis team defeated Florida 4-0 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens on Thursday, Mar.

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Georgia basketball played against Saint Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on March 19 as part of the NCAA Tournament first-round game.

The Bulldogs started at 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS & streaming was available via NCAA March Madness Live and Fubo free trial.

Robbie Avila, a Saint Louis basketball star, credited former football kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (who popularized the rec specs vibe) during his team’s March 18 NCAA Tournament game at KeyBank Center; he said he is working to boost his own eyewear deal after using specs since sixth grade.

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'.