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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Free Easter egg hunts will take place this weekend in Athens at Memorial Park (Saturday, 11 a.m.), Pittard Park (Saturday) and New Covenant Athens (Sunday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) with games, snacks and an Easter Bunny visit; no registration is required. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ A lonely Easter Bunny photo captured early this morning at Georgia Square mall went viral — sparking nostalgia for the mall’s heyday and drawing extra visitors to VIP Holiday Photos. The photo area remains open for pictures until Saturday. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Nuçi’s Space will host Athens Business Rocks: Party Out of Bounds on Saturday, Apr. 4. The day party runs from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. across downtown venues & the afterparty starts at the 40 Watt Club at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25. Flagpole
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Athens fixture Hendershot's changed hands as founder Seth Hendershot celebrated his final day on March 31 at an all-day party—new owners Dave Martin and Lexi Torres will keep the original name and community spirit that has defined the establishment for over 15 years. WUGA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Your Ex’s Pets is set to release its re-recorded album "No Imitation" on Apr. 4. Jackie Hales and her band recorded the album at Chase Park Transduction using vintage tape to capture their live sound in Athens. Flagpole
- ➤ Yesterday, Seth Hendershot hosted a festival to mark his retirement from his Prince Avenue venue as new owners Lexi Torres (a tech veteran) and Dave Martin (a local musician) unveiled plans for vintage-inspired updates, expanded music programming, and a monthly Coffee Club subscription to support the arts. Flagpole
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke County School District has opened School Choice applications for the 2026–2027 school year, letting families request transfers for their children to attend schools outside their attendance zones if space allows, with the deadline on Saturday, May 9 at 11:59 p.m. and decisions by June 9 (families handle transportation). WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Social Security recipients received SSI checks on April 1 and early beneficiaries were paid on April 3. Regular benefits will be given on April 8, 15 and 22, and a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment raised checks by about $56 monthly. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ ACCFD added its new Ladder 1, a Rosenbauer T-Rex 115-foot aerial platform, after three weeks of training and officially placed it in service on Feb. 20 at Station 1 on College Avenue. The unit will boost emergency response for structure fires and rescues in downtown. Athens-Clarke County
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners have several spring plant sales to choose from, including the UGA plant sale on Apr. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and UGA Horticulture Club events scheduled from Apr. 3 to 5 and Apr. 10 to 12, plus online pickups at Heartsong Herbs and 3 Porch Farm. Flagpole
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carlos Strong Foundation and Next Up Sports are set to host an elite Athens-area All-Star Classic on Saturday, April 4 at Commerce High School (272 Lakeview Drive). The girls game starts at 5 p.m. and the boys game begins at 7 p.m. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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American Aquarium Live in Athens
7-11 p.m. — Live Wire Athens — $20 adv, $25 Day of Show — Experience the soulful tunes and good vibes of American Aquarium.
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Co-bill with Gov't Mule and Larkin Poe
7-10 p.m. — The Classic Center — Tickets available — Experience a night of blues-inspired rock with two iconic bands live on stage.
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