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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 22 at about 2:20 a.m., UGA student Jia Patel, 20, was arrested on Milledge Avenue after police pulled him over for driving a 2022 Audi Q5 with completely shredded, flat tires while he failed sobriety tests and posted a blood-alcohol level of .202, twice the legal limit. Classic City News
- ➤ A judge — Lisa Lott — set an October trial for 49-year-old Edrick Faust, who is accused of killing Tara Baker in 2001, and will hold a hearing in September to check if defense lawyers are ready. Faust’s lawyer said his office still needs more time to study the evidence from the case. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured when an acquaintance attacked her with a golf club during a money dispute at the University Oaks apartment of a 66-year-old man on March 21 and he was arrested for aggravated assault after posting a 5000-dollar bond on March 27. Classic City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department is hosting two Candlelight Concerts at the Morton Theatre on April 11—one tribute to Adele at 6:30 p.m. and one tribute to Queen at 8:30 p.m., offering a live, multi-sensory musical experience under candlelight. Classic City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 1, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission voted on major issues — a resolution to keep the current board of elections, a 40-day hold on the rezoning request at 450 and 460 Gaines School Road, plans to preserve the historic Saye Building, and a resolution on Black minority inequities. Public input was strong and the rezoning request will be reviewed in May — community voices raised concerns on both local election integrity and historic preservation. The Red & Black
- ➤ Today, with the swearing-in of District 6 Commissioner Stephanie Johnson, half of Athens-Clarke County commissioners are Black, including District 9 Commissioner Ovita Thornton, District 3 Commissioner Tiffany Taylor, District 1 Commissioner Patrick Davenport and District 5 Commissioner Dexter Fisher. Thornton said the new commission may bring change to her large Hispanic & Black district by fixing long-held issues like stormwater fees and old septic systems while a UGA professor noted the shift could boost attention to Black community needs. The Red & Black
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Touchdowns 4 Tomorrow took place at UGA’s intramural fields on April 2 at 4 p.m.—the flag football tournament raised funds for suicide prevention and mental health services in memory of two UGA students who died by suicide, with about 500 registrants and $15,000 raised so far. WUGA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Froggie Spring Fling will take place Friday, April 18 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center where people aged five and older register to learn about local amphibians and search the property, with fees of $5 for ACC residents and $8 for non-residents (bring a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes). Classic City News
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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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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.
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STRFKR Live Concert
7:00 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $25-$30 — Experience the energetic and danceable pop of STRFKR with their latest album Parallel Realms.
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Songwriters in the Round: Athens Edition
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. — Tapped Athens Wine Tasting Market — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with an open floor for songwriters inspired by the Bluebird Cafe.
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