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Athens
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens area residents plan to join the No Kings 3 event today, part of more than 3000 rallies nationwide and a Democracy Fair at Bishop Park (featuring speakers, music, and an art show at 3:30 p.m.). WUGA
- ➤ Athens nonprofit Chess and Community holds its 13th annual Chess and Community Conference today at the Classic Center. The free event features robotics+AI, youth scholarships, a chess and art museum and a tournament between students and law enforcement officers. WUGA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photos taken on March 25 and March 26 show spring in Athens as blooming flowers brighten UGA campus, the State Botanical Garden, and other local sites. The series captures vibrant seasonal scenes following the official start of spring on March 20. The Red & Black
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Angela Gay, a school social worker for Howard B. Stroud Elementary and Cedar Shoals High schools, was named State School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Workers Association of Georgia this week, as announced by the Clarke County School District. Classic City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 5-2 at Foley Field in Athens. The win gave the team a strong finish in a competitive contest. The Red & Black
- ➤ The UGA men’s tennis team lost 4-0 to Oklahoma at Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens on Friday, March 27. Local fans watched the match closely as Oklahoma secured a clear win. The Red & Black
- ➤ Junior forward Dylan James (averaging 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds last season) plans to enter the transfer portal, per agent Jimmy Bell. The portal opens on Apr. 7 and closes on Apr. 21 as coach Mike White prepares for roster changes. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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JUMP - An Evening with America's Van Halen Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $TBA — Experience the surprise of youthful energy paired with classic Van Halen hits to rock your night away.
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