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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last month, Athens celebrated three local black bear birthdays at Bear Hollow Zoo, where community members gathered to watch DJ (22) and Yonah and Athena (15) enjoy cake and serenades on their special day. WUGA
- ➤ Officials gathered Friday to celebrate the grand opening of The View at NoDA, a public housing complex in downtown Athens built on the site of former Bethel Midtown (where older housing had many issues). The 120-apartment complex offers varying rental rates (for a range of incomes) and was funded with SPLOST funds and partnerships from Columbia Residential, Jonathan Rose Companies, and the Athens Housing Authority. Athens Banner-Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 21, a woman in north Athens reported that her grandchildren found an old, rusted Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol in a wooded area behind a building in the 200 block of Floyd Drive off Old Jefferson Road, and police said the firearm was not reported stolen and has been taken into evidence. Classic City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last week in Athens, UGA’s Ars Gratia Artis performed 'Fever/Dream' at the Warnell School on April 28 and Dawgstock Music Festival featured acts such as Fossils for Brunch and Sunday Driver on April 27 while the UGA baseball team defeated Kennesaw State 9-2 at Foley Field on April 29. Sandy Creek Nature Center hosted Snake Day on May 3 which taught locals about reptiles — ATHICA Studiofest showcased local art that same day. The Red & Black
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brock Bowers is back in Athens—not for another touchdown but to earn his finance degree at UGA, according to Coach Kirby Smart. The former national champion and first-round pick chose academics to prepare for life after football. Classic City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Precinct 7A polling location will move from Timothy Baptist Church to the Athens-Clarke County Library at 2025 Baxter St. for summer elections following an ACC Board of Elections vote on April 24th. Voters will use the new site for the June 17 special primary & any July runoffs, and a public comment session will be held on May 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the ACC Facilities and Landscape Building at 2555 Lexington Road. The Red & Black
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA announced a recall of tomatoes from H&C Farms & Ray & Mascari due to possible salmonella contamination. The recalled produce was distributed in Georgia and other states and people are told not to eat any that match the recalled packaging. Athens Banner-Herald
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NCAA released bracket projections for the 2025 baseball tournament showing Texas as the projected No. 1 overall seed and that the SEC may send a record 14 teams, including Georgia hosting the Athens Regional. The field of 64 teams also features West Virginia as the likely regional host — while several ACC teams are trying to secure a spot ahead of the selection show on May 26. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ After a weekend sweep at Missouri and a win against Kennesaw State, Georgia baseball moved up to No. 1 in Baseball America and Perfect Game polls and reached No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll — marking the first time since mid-April 2009 they topped a major poll. The Bulldogs, on a six-game winning streak, will play No. 20 Alabama in a three-game series starting Friday. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Athens-area student-athletes and coaches were honored by Next Up Sports in collaboration with Piedmont Orthopedic and Sports Medicine on Sunday night at The Classic Center. The banquet celebrated achievements during the 2024 to 2025 school year by recognizing top players and coaches across various sports. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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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.
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