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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cafe Racer has expanded its Oak Street location to offer full service with a spacious dining area — complete with a full bar and a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can visit the new spot for a complete dining experience. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local women, led by Portia, shared advice they wished they had known earlier on topics like love, money (and changing friendships) in a panel discussion aired yesterday to inspire community members. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke County School District will hold a public design charrette for West Broad School Complex on Tuesday, March 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Vernon Payne Meeting Hall at the District Office (595 Prince Ave) where community members can offer input on building updates. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia drivers are seeing a slight dip in gas prices after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a 60-day gas tax suspension Friday. The change may lower regular fuel costs by about 33 cents and diesel by roughly 37 cents as stations sell off old inventory. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Attorney Robert Cairns explains that homeowners may trim only the overhanging limbs of a neighbor’s tree from their own yard, but experts urge caution + homeowners must work exclusively from their side and confirm property lines to avoid trespassing. UGA and legal advice sources emphasize speaking with neighbors first. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia baseball star Tre Phelps left Sunday's game at Texas A&M with a right hamstring cramp and is expected to return later this week + the Bulldogs face Kennesaw State today at Foley Field. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia basketball ended its season with a 102-77 loss to Saint Louis in a first-round NCAA Tournament game in Buffalo; coach Mike White said his team will hold meetings to address issues as the transfer portal opens April 7 + his contract runs through five seasons. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Country musician Thomas Rhett recorded a bluesy version of ‘Georgia on my Mind’ for the Masters, with practice rounds beginning Monday, April 6 and the first competitive round on Thursday, April 9, and he said the song reflects his Georgia roots in Athens — promising fans a heartfelt tribute for the event. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ SEC baseball power rankings show Texas still tops the list after Week 2 while Florida falls after a sweep and Georgia holds steady at a 20-5 record. Rivalry series & coaching changes add drama as teams prepare for upcoming matchups. 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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