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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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 Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Red & Black
- ➤ 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. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WUGA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The University of Georgia women’s tennis team defeated Florida 4-0 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens on Thursday, Mar. 19. The Red & Black
- ➤ 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. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ 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. 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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