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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Athens reopened its Center of Hope emergency shelter on March 31 after about two months of renovations that updated plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and more—funded by a $550,000 ARPA grant from Athens-Clarke County. Local community leaders attended the reopening as the agency continues to serve those experiencing homelessness. The Red & Black
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 44-year-old Carlos Lewis Merritt was arrested Saturday night in Athens after a two-hour standoff at his home on Macon Highway following a gun threat and a shot fired through his door—he surrendered at 11:25 p.m. with food and his phone in hand—and now faces charges including counts of aggravated assault on officers. Classic City News
- ➤ Athens police arrested 44-year-old convicted felon Carlos Lewis Merritt on Saturday night after a two-hour standoff during which he fired a gun through his apartment door—endangering seven officers—and surrendered holding food in one hand and a cellphone in the other. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ On March 26, Senior Police Officer Joshua Santos was on motorcycle patrol near Rocksprings Homes apartments—where reports said up to 100 people were involved in fighting—and he used pepper spray on a smaller group when the brawl resumed before calling EMS after some went to the hospital. Classic City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnsonville recalled 22,672 pounds of its cheddar bratwurst because it may contain hard plastic. Consumers in Georgia and 9 other states were advised to discard the 19-ounce packages made on Feb 5 — the USDA confirmed there have been no reports of injury. Athens Banner-Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia baseball fell three spots to No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll — losing 5-1, 7-4, and 4-3 in extra innings over the SEC series at Texas. The Bulldogs, now 29-5 and 8-4 in the SEC, will host Presbyterian today — and then face No. 1 Arkansas in a three-game series starting Friday. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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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.
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Evan Honer Live Concert
7:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $25-$30 — Experience the captivating blend of modern outlaw country and indie folk from rising star Evan Honer.
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