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Athens
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marigold Collective will host a ribbon cutting for its first grocery store, Firefly Farmstop, on Saturday, Apr. 11 at 11 a.m. in Winterville next to the Firefly Trail after years of planning. WUGA
- ➤ The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Car Show took place Saturday, April 4 at Cedar Shoals High School; all proceeds benefited the school's Automotive Tech Program. The Red & Black
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A reflection on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy notes he would have turned 97 this year and recalls a 1964 incident near Athens that marked local civil rights struggles, contrasting past racial tensions with evolving community values (including a café now serving as a church). Classic City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke County School District now gives students from elementary to high school access to fine arts classes. Dr. Dan Smith, the district's Fine Arts, Health and PE coordinator, explained the opportunities in an interview with WUGA. WUGA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia football added a third offensive lineman to its 2027 class on Saturday, April 4 when offensive tackle Abram Eisenhower from Lowndes High committed to the Bulldogs (he said he wants to win and develop). He is a 6-foot-5, 280-pound 3-star recruit. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson and the school mutually parted ways after four seasons following key players entering the transfer portal (the decision was announced Saturday morning). The university will soon begin its search for a new head coach. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Arcy Drive Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $44 each — Enjoy a lively performance from Arcy Drive in a vibrant local venue.
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