Good morning, Athens.

On March 23, an Athens woman and mother of his child was driving her abuser when she asked why he did not have his own vehicle, which led Stravious Johnson to punch her face, grab her neck, and choke her until she nearly passed out before she drove to the hospital and called police, and a Superior Court judge has since denied his bail based on his previous domestic violence conviction (from a 2023 incident).

UGA graduate Roseann Harpold started Hauntfest as a horror festival to keep the spooky season alive beyond October, and locals can enjoy the event this weekend.

WUGA’s Sean Polite interviewed Harpold to explain what visitors can expect—such as live shows and ghostly displays.

The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual open house on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterinary students led interactive booths (featuring dog petting, teddy bear surgery and anatomy displays) and demos (with a paid tour of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital) so visitors could see what vet school is like.

The University of Georgia’s Relay For Life will host Rock the Ribbon—a benefit concert to raise funds for cancer research—at Paloma Park in Athens on April 17 at 7 p.m. Local band The Ocho will perform at the event to support the fight against cancer.

Over two hundred Athens residents met at Georgia Square Mall last Thursday to ask developers for answers about plans to turn an old retail building on the West Side into a lively neighborhood—concerns grew amid empty storefronts and rising rumors.

Georgia softball hosted Texas A&M in a three-game series that began yesterday at Jack Turner Stadium—where the opening game aired exclusively on ESPN2—and will resume today at 5 p.m. with the series set to conclude Monday at 6 p.m.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart emphasized fire and energy in his team's spring practice at Sanford Stadium.

He challenged players to show passion on and off the field (seeking the hardest worker) as they prepared for the season.

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.

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.

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.

The Grawks - EP Release Party

Evening — 40 Watt Club — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate the release of The Grawks' 7th EP with special performances by Shehehe and Five Eight.

Cameron Sacky Band Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $17+ — Experience the genre-bending sounds of the Cameron Sacky Band from Texas as they showcase their new tracks.