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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens nonprofits offer help for people moving from homelessness to stable housing. Family Promise—along with Advantage Behavioral Health System, Athens Area Homeless Shelter, Bigger Vision, and Live Forward—provide transitional housing, case management, and financial assistance to help residents secure permanent homes. The Red & Black
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Athens residents died after a vehicle struck them in a crosswalk on Gaines School Road near McDonald's on Friday night—police charged driver Lois Lorraine Dua with violating the crosswalk and second-degree vehicular homicide and expect an additional charge after one victim died later at the hospital. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last week in Athens, UGA’s theatre program staged Murder on the Orient Express—HAUTE and SMA hosted spring fashion shows while a candlelight memorial honored community members, and Malayalees of UGA and Tamil Sangam held their first joint formal. Renée Fleming led an opera master class and the Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium celebrated its 45th anniversary with bike races and local bands. The Red & Black
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Georgia have dropped this year, with the average regular gas price at $2.91—49 cents lower than last year—which saves drivers about $8 per fill-up according to AAA and WSBTV. In Athens, regular gas costs $2.94, about 23 cents less than the national average, providing noticeable savings for local drivers. Athens Banner-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Valerie Lancaster, a math teacher and assistant basketball coach at Apalachee High School, won this year's High 5 for Teachers contest on April 28 as judges recognized her strong dedication to her students. FOX 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ACCGov Elections Department will test all voting equipment for the June 17 Special Primary & Municipal Election beginning May 5 at 9:00 a.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Facilities and Landscape Management Building—tests run daily until 5:00 p.m. until all units pass the accuracy checks required by state law. Athens-Clarke County
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The annual Twilight Criterium took place on Saturday in downtown Athens with bike races and fun events for all ages. Photographer Jake Zerkel captured the warm, sunny day as crowds cheered - his images show a lively celebration. Flagpole
- ➤ Georgia baseball won a home series at Foley Field by taking two of three games against Oklahoma—moving up two spots to No. 7 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll with a record of 35-11. The Bulldogs will face Kennesaw State today at 7 p.m. in Athens before heading to Missouri for a weekend series. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Health Live at Georgia Theatre
7:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $26.50+ — Experience the unique mathy indie rock sounds of Health, blending tribal beats and aggressive melodies.
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Open Mic Improv
7-8:30 p.m. — Flying Squid Comedy — Free entry — Watch standup comedians and improvisers turn jokes into laughter and lively performances.
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Uncured Live in Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Ticket purchase required — Experience an electrifying performance by Uncured in the heart of Athens.
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Evening with EXTC featuring Terry Chambers & Friends
7:30-10 p.m. — The Foundry — $20-$25 — Experience classic XTC tunes live with legendary drummer Terry Chambers and his band EXTC.
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JJ Grey & Mofro with The Marshall Tucker Band
7:15 p.m. — The Classic Center — $55- $126.25 — Experience two legendary bands sharing the stage on a Southern-themed night of music.
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