Good morning, Athens.

Jam for Cam took place in downtown Athens on March 29 to honor UGA student Cameron Fearon, who died from metastatic melanoma in August.

A photo review from the Athens Banner-Herald highlighted key March events in Athens—including the Mardi Gras masquerade at the 40 Watt, the Lantern Parade at Dudley Park, a Habitat for Humanity house tour, local taco offerings, a college baseball game, and the Chess & Community Conference at the Classic Center featuring actor Khary Payton.

A UGA study found that workers facing higher risks earn less and are less happy with their jobs—research shows they would need about $29 more per hour and improved conditions to stay satisfied.

The study suggests that focusing on worker well-being may lead to broader economic gains.

No. 1 Georgia women’s tennis swept No. 32 Alabama 4-0 on Friday, boosting their SEC win streak to 14 matches.

Strong doubles and singles wins helped the Bulldogs secure the victory—and they will face Mississippi State on Sunday.

After the winter season ended, readers can vote for the Athens-area postseason swimmer of the year in both boys and girls categories.

The nominees include state champions Jackson County’s Alyssa Pace for the 1 meter dive, Jefferson’s Kyle Davis and Justin Duke for the 100 fly and breast events and Westminster Christian’s Parker Fagrell, with voting open until April 7 at 5 p.m.

Georgia redshirt senior Luca Urlando broke his own American record in the 200 yard butterfly with a time of 1:36.43 + helped the Bulldogs finish seventh overall, their best placement since 2021.

The University of Georgia men’s tennis team beat the University of Mississippi 6-1 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens on March 29—delivering strong play throughout the match—and senior players helped secure the win.

The Georgia swim and dive team won four medals and set two school records on the third day of the NCAA men’s championships in Federal Way, Wash.—Redshirt senior Luca Urlando earned bronze in the 100 yard butterfly with a school record time of 43.49 while the relay team improved its mark by more than three seconds, and the championships will finish on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roommate, Goodjoys, and Echolocations Concert

8 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $8 - $12 — Experience a night of indie rock with dynamic performances from local favorites.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

Flipturn Live

8:00 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $30-$35 — Experience the indie rock powerhouse flipturn as they perform tracks from their albums, reflecting both their journey and contemporary alt-pop beats.