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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marigold Mingle will take place next Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture to support projects that connect people to fresh food in Athens—event features a headlining performance by Andrea Demarcus from Cicada Rhythm and remarks from board chair Dr. Laura Ney. WUGA
- ➤ Skate Park of Athens will hold a fundraiser and birthday bash next Saturday at noon—marking its 20th birthday, details collected by Alexzundra Tillman during a visit on April 12. The event highlights the park's commitment to belonging and self-confidence. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UGA band director Dr. Jack Eaddy will co-lead the 'Because of You' Mental Health Concert on Wednesday, April 16th at 7 p.m. at the UGA Performing Arts Center—he has woven mental wellbeing into his teaching—which aims to support students. WUGA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In its series opener on Friday night, Georgia softball lost 11 to 10 to Auburn when the Tigers hit a deciding home run in the seventh inning. The Bulldogs will face Auburn again on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network+. The Red & Black
- ➤ The Georgia football team played its G-Day spring game Saturday at Sanford Stadium as it wrapped up spring practices in front of fans. The scrimmage started at 1 p.m. ET and was not televised, with live radio updates available on Georgia Bulldog Radio (including game highlights). Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia running back Trevor Etienne declared his entry into the NFL Draft — his decision came after a one-year season with the Bulldogs. He finished with 609 yards, nine touchdowns and 32 catches while posting a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and a 35-inch vertical jump at the NFL Combine — numbers that show his speed and skill despite past off-field problems. The Red & Black
- ➤ The Georgia women’s golf team finished runner-up at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic on Wednesday at the UGA Golf Course with a three-round total of 890 and a 26-over-par score—sophomore Celine Brovold Sanne tied for second with a 217 total on 54 holes. The team will travel to Belleair for the SEC Championship starting April 14—its next postseason event. The Red & Black
- ➤ No. 1 Georgia women’s tennis lost 4 to 2 to No. 14 Texas at the Texas Tennis Center in Austin, ending a win streak of 17 games and marking its first SEC loss. The Bulldogs will face No. 2 Texas A&M later today — a tough matchup to close out the regular season. The Red & Black
- ➤ Georgia football landed a commitment on Saturday from Kealan Jones, a 6 foot 1 safety from Sprayberry High who chose the Bulldogs over offers from Florida, Georgia Tech, Michigan and Duke. He becomes the sixth pledge — the second defensive back for the 2026 recruiting class. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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Normaltown Music Festival 2025
4-10 p.m. — Athentic Brewing Company — $10-$85 — Experience two days of diverse musical talent and local camaraderie at Athens' vibrant music festival.
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9th Annual Pop-Up Artist Market
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Stan Mullins Art Studio — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of art and handmade goods by talented student and community artists.
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Health Meets Hope 5K Run-Walk
3-5 p.m. — Southeast Clarke Park — $25 registration fee — Celebrate health and community with a fun 5K run-walk featuring family-friendly activities and awards.
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