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Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Athens and Safe Kids Athens are hosting a free car seat safety check today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Medical Services Building Parking Lot (242 King Ave), where certified technicians will ensure proper installation for child safety. WUGA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hendershot’s on Prince Avenue will stay open after local buyers purchased the cafe, with owner Seth Hendershot planning to hand over keys by the end of March. A final day festival featuring music, poetry and art will mark the transition on Mar. 31. WUGA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Georgia's Block and Bridle Club, known for hosting its annual Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, meets every other week at its historic clubhouse (The Pit) and holds livestock shows, bull sales, fishing trips, and a national convention in Athens. The club welcomes all UGA students. The Red & Black
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bulldog Basics program at UGA turns 10 this month — helping students with personal care items to cover basic needs. The Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences says students have placed over 765 orders online and saved more than $95,000. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kemp signed legislation on March 20 suspending the gas tax for 60 days and approving state income tax rebates that could save motorists up to 37 cents per gallon. Motorists in Athens may start seeing savings at pumps later this week. FOX 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women's basketball faces Virginia today in the NCAA Tournament first round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City at 1:30 p.m. ET & airs live on ESPN2. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Photos from the NCAA Tournament first round game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Saint Louis Billikens were released, showing key plays at Keybank Center in Buffalo on Mar. 19. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Mize: Free Documentary Screening
6-7:30 p.m. — Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries — Free admission — Watch a documentary revealing baseball Hall-of-Famer Johnny Mize's story through the lens of author Jerry Grillo.
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