Good morning, Athens.

Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission held a work session on April 8 where they unanimously passed a resolution for the West Broad Street and West Hancock Avenue Roundabout Sub-Project #1 to improve pedestrian safety—officials also heard presentations on fiscal compensation, EMS updates, and a 2025 service delivery plan while planning to review the College Square redesign in May.

Georgia health officials are urging measles vaccination after a surge of infections in West Texas led to the deaths of two children, and nearly two dozen calls from providers raised concerns—although only three travel-linked cases have been confirmed in the state.

A new guide from The Red & Black highlights several fresh spots for eating and drinking in Athens—showcasing a family-owned Jamaican restaurant in the Georgia Square Mall food court, a trendy boba shop with over a dozen flavors, an Indian restaurant offering vegetarian and halal options near Achachi International Market, an upscale Italian restaurant in a boutique hotel, a modern Vietnamese restaurant on Prince Avenue, a downtown pizzeria with specialty pizzas, and an Indian build-your-own bowls restaurant inside Prince Market.

Athens now offers a variety of sweet treat spots including a local cookie dough cafe and a burger joint (Five Points) that serves homemade banana pudding, alongside bakeries, chocolate shops, ice cream parlors, and donut spots with delivery options available late at night.

Residents can also try unique flavors at a new ice cream shop and enjoy creative crepes downtown today.

Restaurants in Athens are offering alternative dining experiences as they update takeout options and encourage cooking in the comfort of home—choices include hands-on classes at Athens Cooks, weekly multi-course meals from Puma Yu’s Supper Club, healthy meal prep packages from Clean Eatz, and recipe guidance from Dondero’s blog. These new options aim to meet the varied tastes and skill levels of local diners.

A new guide helps Athens residents plan a perfect picnic by listing local vendors such as FoodAthens Cooks, Ideal Bagel Co, Independent Baking Co, Piedmont Provisions, Arden’s Garden, Bubble Cafe, Creature Comforts, and Kate Arnold Wines—each offering specialty items for any outdoor meal. The guide also names picnic spots like Ben Burton Park, Memorial Park, North Campus and the State Botanical Garden where families can enjoy a relaxing day outdoors.

Georgia basketball freshman forward Asa Newell declared for the NBA Draft after one season with the Bulldogs—his father confirmed the decision as he led the team back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015.

The 6-foot-11 player averaged 15.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game and is projected as a first-round pick.

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.

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.

Oklahoma at Georgia College Baseball Game

7-11 p.m. — Foley Field — Stream with Fubo starting at $84.99/mo — Catch the thrilling college baseball matchup between Oklahoma and Georgia live from Athens.