Good morning, Athens.

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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.