Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
Good morning, Athens.
The Marigold Collective hosted the Firefly Farmstop grand opening in Winterville on Saturday, April 11, featuring food trucks, tastings from Creature Comforts & Southern Origin Meadery, and a bike swap, with Mayor Dodd Ferrelle cutting the ribbon.
Screenings of Aaron Strand's award-winning film Withdrawal, shot in Athens, highlighted local artists' struggles and sparked discussions on addiction recovery.
The film continues to motivate conversations about seeking help among community members.
The University of Georgia Trial Garden hosted a spring plant sale yesterday in Athens featuring flowering annuals, perennials and houseplants (for sun and shade), with all funds going to support research for the Trial Garden Program.
University of Georgia students gain hands-on marketing skills through the AMA Classic City Consulting program that connects them with local companies.
Currently, students work on real projects + attend weekly meetings with professionals to build their resume.
UGA suspended the Beta-Lambda chapter of Kappa Sigma for hazing-related code violations; the action lasts until Jan.
1, 2028 and was decided through the university’s student conduct process.
Five former Dawgs and 18-year-old Mason Howell—a high school senior from Thomasville—will compete for a green jacket at the Masters today; Howell is the third-youngest U.S. amateur winner and has committed to UGA for fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arcy Drive Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $44 each — Enjoy a lively performance from Arcy Drive in a vibrant local venue.
CAAMP Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Classic Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of enchanting melodies from CAAMP in Athens.
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.
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.
Soulja Boy Concert
8-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $69/ea — Experience the iconic vibes of Soulja Boy live in concert.
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