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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The newly renovated Firefly Farmstop will host its grand opening Saturday, Apr. 11 at 11 a.m. off Firefly Trail — located in an old blacksmith shop — and will feature a ribbon-cutting, live music, a community bike swap, food trucks and doubled SNAP benefits to support local food access. Flagpole
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UGA Theatre presents Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility from Apr. 10 to 11 and Apr. 15 to 18 at 8 p.m., with matinees on Apr. 12 and Apr. 19 at 2 p.m. at UGA Fine Arts Theatre (tickets cost $9 for students and $21). Flagpole
- ➤ Southern rock band Drivin N Cryin is set to release its new record Crushing Flowers after debuting the track 'Mirror Mirror' inspired by guitarist Kevn Kinney’s mother’s fight with Alzheimer’s. They will perform live Saturday, Apr. 11 at 40 Watt Club with Laid Back Country Picker opening. Flagpole
- ➤ Atlanta punk band Upchuck will headline Normaltown Music Festival at Athentic Brewing Co on Saturday, Apr. 11 after playing local favorites from Go Bar to the 40 Watt Club. The festival kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. and benefits Nuçi’s Space, Boys & Girls Clubs & Love.Craft Athens. Flagpole
- ➤ The Classic Center will host An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, where the actor will discuss his work on The Princess Bride on Friday, Apr. 10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (show begins at 7:30 p.m.) and tickets cost $51.75 to $76.50. Flagpole
- ➤ Local Athens GA Live Music documented local and touring bands performing at venues such as Hendershot’s (Mar. 31), 40 Watt Club, Flicker Theatre & Bar, Ciné, Athentic, and Nowhere Bar, with events held between Mar. 31 and Apr. 4. The channel archives these performances and Flagpole's calendar lists more shows. Flagpole
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Planning Commission approved two below-market senior apartments on a vacant lot next to Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary and Forest Heights Baptist Church at its Apr. 2 meeting and sent the plan to the county commission, while developer Piedmont Housing Group will seek federal tax credits by May. Flagpole
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women's basketball got a new head coach in Ayla Guzzardo, who was introduced on Tuesday with her family and plans to honor tradition, retain top players, and engage high school talent — drawing on her turnaround at McNeese — to build a winning team. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia basketball freshman Jake Wilkins — son of NBA legend Dominique Wilkins — entered the transfer portal on April 7 after limited playing time last season, making him the sixth Bulldog to do so. Coach Mike White said his journey reflects a determination to push forward. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia basketball announced ahead of next season that sophomore forward Kanon Catchings is returning. He averaged 11.6 points and 4.8 rebounds last season — a welcome boost for Coach Mike White’s fifth campaign after losing three starters to the transfer portal. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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CAAMP Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Classic Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of enchanting melodies from CAAMP in Athens.
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United We Dance
8-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a genre-blending journey through the best of electronic music in one unforgettable night.
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