Good morning, Athens.

The Vic Chesnutt 2025 Songwriter of the Year Awards were held on May 1 at the 40 Watt Club in Athens.

The event honored local singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt+ by recognizing songwriters from the Athens area.

The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections has moved the Precinct 7A polling site to the ACC Library at 2025 Baxter Street for the June 17 special primary and July runoff, replacing Timothy Baptist Church on 380 Timothy Road+ all affected voters will get new precinct cards.

The board will take public input at its May 13 meeting at 4:30 p.m.+ it will later decide if the change becomes permanent.

Social Security retirement checks will be mailed on May 14 for birthdays on the 1-10, May 21 for birthdays on the 11-20, and May 28 for birthdays on the 21-31 while SSI recipients received a check on May 1 and will get a check for June on May 30.

The SSA website lists more than 30 offices across Georgia, including Athens, where beneficiaries can get assistance.

The Clarke Middle Health Center held its ribbon cutting on May 1 at a new permanent location inside the middle school building where dozens of medical staff, students and community members toured the facility—this center, an extension of Athens Free Clinic under the AU/UGA Medical Partnership, has provided over $400,000 in free care and offers ongoing services, including counseling and legal help, to local families.

Earnest Greene is returning as a starter for Georgia football this season and switched from left tackle to right tackle during spring practice—he hopes to improve his play after battling a shoulder injury last season.

Georgia softball lost key players and dropped from a top SEC team to rank 13th after falling out of the NFCA poll, relying on promising freshmen and sophomores for a rebuild.

The team will play in the SEC Tournament starting Tuesday at Jack Turner Stadium—its first time hosting in nearly two decades—with the NCAA selection show scheduled for May 11.

UGA will host the SEC Softball Tournament from May 6 to May 10 and the event is expected to increase local traffic.

AHN will add extra staff—an effort to better manage visitor delays—during the tournament.

Seussical Jr.

7-8:30 p.m. — Morton Theatre — $12 — Experience a whimsical musical adventure with the Studio Athens featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bad Moon Riders Tribute Show

7-9:30 p.m. — Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival with all their iconic hits live on stage.

Folie à Quatre

3:30-6 p.m. — Oak House Distillery and Speakeasy — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant blend of multicultural tunes sung in both French and English.