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Athens
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Terrapin Beer Co. has reissued its Sound Czech pilsner, originally brewed in 2010 to help rebuild the Georgia Theater, and the beer is now available at local grocery stores. The new can design by Brandon Casey draws on a Grateful Dead influence+ lending the brew a bold look. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jam for Cam hosted its annual Jam in the Streets festival in downtown Athens on Saturday, March 28 in honor of former UGA student Cameron Fearon, who died of metastatic melanoma in Aug. 2018, featuring live music, vendor drinks & community dancing. The Red & Black
- ➤ The Backlight Student Film Festival, marking its fifth anniversary, showcased work by college student filmmakers at the Morton Theatre on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29—highlighting creative film projects in Athens. The Red & Black
- ➤ Recent studies show UGA’s party culture is evolving as students order fewer drinks and tailor their spending at game days; local bars like Paloma Park report modest declines in alcohol sales—reflecting a national Gen Z trend toward more mindful drinking. The Red & Black
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Kique's Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant in Watkinsville at 18 S. Barnett Shoals Rd, serves its signature birria ramen with two quesatacos for $14.75. Open today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the dish blends tender meat & ramen noodles in a hearty bowl. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UGA soccer team lost (2-1) to Tennessee in a match at Turner Soccer Complex on Saturday, Mar. 28. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson discussed his team’s performance after a 9-7 win over South Carolina on March 29. His remarks came following a series sweep that secured the victory. 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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