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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On March 20, the Lamar Dodd School of Art hosted its spring art market at UGA in Athens, where local art students showcased and sold their work. Photos captured moments like live performances and creative displays (including printmaking and art sales). The Red & Black
- ➤ University of Georgia’s Pi Beta Phi sorority hosted the annual Ari’s Battle of the Bands at Paloma Park on Saturday, Mar. 21 in Athens. The event honored UGA student Ariana Zarse (who passed away in 2021) and raised funds for mental health services through the Sunshine Fund. The Red & Black
- ➤ Amanda Dzimianski has been named Athens-Clarke County’s poet laureate, selected this winter to serve until 2028. She will host a community open mic on April 19 from 3-5 pm at the Athens-Clarke County Library. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UGA sophomore Harshaa Rajarajan will speak at TEDxUGA this April – his talk will show how Wall‑e inspires viewers to shift from surviving to thriving. He previewed his presentation with WUGA’s Emma Auer. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The county’s Leisure Services Department is accepting applications for over 100 summer positions, including camp counselors, counselors in training, lifeguards, pool clerks and Grand Slam, with pay ranging from $15.60 to $17.94 an hour; applicants can apply online or call for more details. Classic City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Loretta Duggan of HER Health on Prince Avenue discussed her practice focused on adolescent women’s health—covering puberty and periods—in an interview with WUGA’s Emma Auer on March 21. Her conversation highlighted how her work supports teens and young women in Athens. WUGA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UGA Block and Bridle club hosted the 51st Great Southland Stampede Rodeo from March 19 to 21 in Athens. The event (the country’s largest student-run rodeo) featured riding competitions, pig wrestling, and lassoing cows. The Red & Black
- ➤ The University of Georgia women's tennis team won 4-0 against Auburn on Saturday, Mar. 21 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia All-American gymnast Lily Smith, injured in February, said at the SEC meet in Tulsa that she may return to compete on bars if Georgia qualifies for nationals on April 16 & 18 in Fort Worth. Smith holds a 9.95 high score on bars this season. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Ty Johnson, a 3-star offensive tackle from Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant, S.C., committed on Saturday to Georgia football, following his father’s footsteps (Travis lettered for the Bulldogs 30 years ago). He is the seventh commitment this season and received offers from South Carolina and Virginia Tech. 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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