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Athens
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target will host its annual car seat trade-in event from April 19 to May 2, offering customers a 20% Target Circle bonus when recycling car seats at local stores. The bonus, redeemable on new car seats, car seat bases, and select baby gear, is available for use twice. Athens Banner-Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County police concluded that the death of an 86-year-old resident at Manor Lake last Sunday was not due to negligence & no charges will be filed as facility staff handle internal matters. Classic City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 1947 film, likely shot by Chamber of Commerce director Joel A. Weir, captures post-WWII life in Athens with downtown views, campus scenes, local businesses, and contrasts between Milledge Avenue and Linnentown. The film is archived by the Walter J. Brown Media Archives as a rare glimpse into the community's past. Classic City News
- ➤ Athens chef Jennifer Lee Jackson, who grew up locally and worked at Farm 255 and The National, now competes on Top Chef season 23. The cooking competition airs Mondays at 9:30 p.m. with new episodes available on Peacock the following day. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Athens Regional Auxiliary is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program to support students in healthcare careers. Eligible applicants must be enrolled or accepted at a Georgia college, have a 3.0 GPA, and reside in the designated 17-county area (applications are due by May 30). WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 7, AADM hosted an Affordable Housing Rally at City Hall to call attention to local housing challenges — the event was followed by the April Mayor and Commission meeting where citizens shared their views. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia DHS will host a community conversation on developing the next State Plan on Aging at 3700 Atlanta Highway on May 13 in Athens. Elderly adults, caregivers, and service providers can join or provide feedback online. WUGA
- ➤ For individual income tax returns, Georgians must file by Wednesday, April 15—with owed taxes due then even if an extension is requested until Oct. 15; officials advise waiting 2 to 3 weeks after filing to check refund status online at the Georgia Tax Center. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Kirby Smart said today that returning starters are facing strong competition in spring practice + redshirt freshmen earn reps to boost their play for games starting on Sept. 5. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The SEC Media Days schedule is announced for the four-day July event in Tampa, Fla where Kirby Smart will speak on Tuesday plus Auburn’s Alex Golesh, South Carolina’s Shane Beamer, and Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea will join him at the Marriott Water Street and JW Marriott. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia basketball coach Mike White led the Bulldogs to a season with 22 wins and two NCAA Tournament trips, but he remains one of the nation's lowest-paid coaches (earning $3.91 million) while his contract extends through 2030 to 2031 with his salary set to rise to $4.01 million next season. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Melt Live at Georgia Theatre
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Ticketed — Experience the explosive pop/rock sounds of Melt with tight musicianship and dynamic performances in a beloved local venue.
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