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Athens
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens saw a busy week as the Harlem Globetrotters won a tight basketball game at Akins Ford Arena while the Bulldogs beat the Gamecocks 5-2 at Foley Field; TEDxUGA 2026 took place at the Morton Theatre, and downtown hosted Jam In the Streets and the Backlight Student Film Festival. The Red & Black
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Georgia football player Darren Ikinnagbon pleaded guilty in Athens on Monday for driving 105 mph in a 65 zone and received 40 hours of community service with six months probation; his teammate Chris Cole faces arraignment continuation in mid-June. Athens Banner-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Health released inspection scores for Athens restaurants from March 18 to 30, 2026. Downtown spots including Inoko Express, Cozy Yum Yum, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen scored between 83 and 85 due to issues such as improper storage and open dumpster lids. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ On March 28, UGA Miracle hosted its 31st annual Dance Marathon where more than 2,000 participants danced for 13.5 hours to raise funds for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — over $1.4 million was donated. WUGA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia's leading scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson plans to enter the transfer portal + his agency SOL Sports Group confirmed this on March 30. He averaged 17.4 points per game and is the second Bulldog to take this step. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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The SteelDrivers Live
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Cost Info not provided — Experience the unique sound of bluegrass soul blended with country and blues from a Grammy-winning band.
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