Good morning, Athens.

James Williams, 38, from Elberton, was arrested last week on College Avenue after allegedly brandishing a handgun and an AR-15 while telling a black sanitation worker a racial slur during a parking dispute, and police later recovered a 9mm pistol before he posted $1,500 bail.

Madison Smith, 31, of Hull crashed her Jeep Cherokee into a pickup truck stopped at a red light on Voyles Road on April 2 after drinking wine and looking at her phone—police arrested her for DUI, distracted driving, and following too closely while the pickup truck driver and a passenger said they felt neck and back pain but refused treatment.

Lawmakers looked at ways to slow out-of-state corporate real estate buying after investors raised concerns about property neglect and shrinking local homeownership opportunities—one measure capping corporate holdings stalled over constitutional issues while another requiring the use of local brokers passed and now awaits the governor's signature.

Last week in Athens, UGA’s baseball, softball, and men’s tennis teams played home games — the football team hosted its annual spring game — while Piedmont workers protested alleged unfair labor practices.

Georgia softball will host the 2025 SEC Tournament at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens from May 6 to May 10—its second time hosting the event since 2006.

Games will air on SEC Network, ESPN2 and ESPN.

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.

Gimme Hendrix - A Jimi Hendrix Tribute

8 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $15 - $20 — Experience the electrifying performances of the award-winning tribute band recreating the legendary sound of Jimi Hendrix.

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