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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Athens hosts a range of cultural events including a 'Chungle Musical' screening at Ciné at 11 a.m., a Skate Park 20th Birthday Bash at Southeast Clarke Park at noon, and an Earth Fare 50th Anniversary celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—a hip hop concert called 'Out on a Limb' was held yesterday at The LAB at 8 p.m. and a vegan seafood pop-up will take place on Sunday at Athentic Brewing Co. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UGA Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop titled Supervisor Skills for the Modern Manager on May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the UGA Delta Innovation Hub in Athens — the fee is $199 and interested participants can contact Carla Turner at 382 E Broad St or 706-542-7436 for details. Classic City News
- ➤ The Clarke County School District is hosting its annual Young Scientist Fair today at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary for K-5 students—Science Olympiad competitions start at 8:30 a.m., public viewing begins at 10:30 a.m., and the award ceremony follows at 11:30 a.m.—Students must drop off all Science Fair, Art Exhibition, and Clarke Invents projects between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 18. WUGA
- ➤ Dainess Maganda came to the U.S. from Tanzania but had a serious car crash six months later that left her unable to speak—ending her plans to become a doctor. She later chose to teach minority languages at the University of Georgia to help students learn English. The Red & Black
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ With the school year ending, Athens residents may recycle paper, metal cans, plastic bottles, glass jars and plastic bags at different drop-off sites on College Ave, behind the fire department in Winterville, on Jail Road near the Tag Office, at ACC Landfill on Lexington Road, at ACC Recycling Facility on Hancock Industrial Way and at several 24-hour ACC locations. The University of Georgia will host a Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster donation event from April 30 until May 8 for items like futons, clothing and appliances while not accepting mattresses, broken furniture or opened food. The Red & Black
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday night's meeting, the Athens-Clarke County mayor and commission discussed a zoning change that could allow nearly 1,000 new housing units on the West side, though several commissioners opposed the plan for not meeting community standards. They also reviewed school resource officer funding and the fate of the historic Saye Building permit, and extended acting county manager Bradley Griffin's contract until early June—the next vote is set for May 6. WUGA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 9, UGA hosted the first Normaltown Community Health Fair at its Health Sciences Campus to connect Athenians with essential health and wellness resources. Faculty plus students from several medical and public health programs led interactive discussions and free screenings, and construction on the new School of Medicine building will begin in May. The Red & Black
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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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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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Sketch Comedy Graduation Show
8-10 p.m. — Flying Squid Comedy — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with original sketches performed by Athens' funniest talents.
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Seussical Jr.
7-8:30 p.m. — Morton Theatre — $12 — Experience a whimsical musical adventure with the Studio Athens featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters.
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Winterville Marigold Festival
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. — Pittard Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with a 10K race, parade, auto show, live music, and fun activities for all ages.
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Solar-Powered Generator with Boyscoutmarie and We Wiggle Dolls
7:30-11 p.m. — work.shop — Check website for ticket prices — Experience a synesthetic live music and puppetry collaboration that illuminates the magic of sound and light.
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