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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jam for Cam music festival returns to downtown Athens today at 2:30 p.m. to honor UGA student Cameron Fearon, who died of metastatic melanoma in 2018 — funds raised will support melanoma research and Camp Carolina — as the nonprofit takes over the city streets for the annual event. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke Central High School is offering AP African American Studies for the first time this school year (Cedar Shoals taught it last year) as officials work under a law that bans ideas they call divisive amid changes to federal funding. Valinda Miller will lead the course while district leaders support teaching history despite ongoing political challenges. The Red & Black
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 28th, the ACC Government Department of People and Belonging hosted a Women Resource Fair at Lyndon House Arts Center on Hoyt St in Athens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event offered health screenings, career coaching, mental health support + community resource information to help women as Women's History Month came to a close. WUGA
- ➤ A sweeping school safety bill that would require schools to keep records of red-flag student behavior and run a 24/7 anonymous tip line cleared a Senate committee on March 27th and remains in play before a full Senate vote. The House already approved the bill with bipartisan support, and senators will vote on it before the legislative session ends next week. WUGA
- ➤ The Georgia Senate cleared a sweeping school safety bill on Thursday that drops a controversial student threat database while requiring schools to keep behavior records and set up anonymous tip lines with state-funded advocates—Sen. Bill Cowsert of Athens said the measure aims to intervene early in warning signs after a mass shooting at Apalachee High. The bill now goes to the Senate Rules Committee and will be voted on before the session ends next week. Athens Banner-Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight criterium, presented by St. Mary's Health Care System, will celebrate its 45th anniversary on April 25 and 26 in downtown Athens with bicycle races & family-friendly activities. The event began as the nation's first nighttime criterium and has grown into a well-known city-center celebration that brings the community together. The Red & Black
- ➤ Freshman golfers James Earle and Matt Moloney are the only new players on Georgia’s men’s golf team and helped the Bulldogs finish strongly at the Linger Longer Invitational from March 16—18. They will now compete at The Goodwin in San Francisco this weekend as they work on their putting to boost the team’s performance. The Red & Black
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Easter Egg Hunt at Taylor-Grady House
1-3 p.m. — Taylor-Grady House — Free — Kids can enjoy an exciting Easter Egg Hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, and partake in festive activities.
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Mercer Bears at Georgia Bulldogs Softball
6-10 p.m. | Jack Turner Softball Stadium | Ticket information not provided | Catch a thrilling softball matchup as the Bulldogs take on the Bears in Athens.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Texas A&M Aggies Softball Match
3:30 a.m. | Jack Turner Softball Stadium | Affordable tickets available | Experience the thrill of Georgia Bulldogs battling Texas A&M in an exciting live softball match.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
11:30 p.m. — Jack Turner Softball Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Witness an exciting showdown between the Bulldogs in a thrilling softball matchup.
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Outpace Parkinson's 1-Mile and 5K
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Sandy Creek Park — Entry fee applies — Run or walk to support Parkinson's research and help make strides for a cure.
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Roommate, Goodjoys, and Echolocations Concert
8 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $8 - $12 — Experience a night of indie rock with dynamic performances from local favorites.
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Nightly Live Concert
8:00 PM — Georgia Theatre — $27.50-$35 — Experience the electrifying alt-pop trio Nightly as they perform hits from their chart-topping album 'wear your heart out.'
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Morton Theatre — $15–$65 — Experience the enchanting melodies of Adele illuminated by candlelight in a stunning venue.
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G-Day Spring Scrimmage
10:30 a.m. — Sanford Stadium — $10 admission — Experience the excitement of the intra-squad game featuring the Red team vs. the Black team.
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19th Annual Dawg Jog 5K
1-5 p.m. — Sandy Creek Nature Center — Registration required — Lace up your running shoes for the fun-filled Dawg Jog 5K event in beautiful Athens.
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