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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Courtney Omega Doss, owner of the Colored Only Cafe—an initiative offering healthy, affordable food since June 2—was evicted along with other tenants from her Athens home after a fraudulent landlord illegally leased the property. She won her court case against the scammer but now faces a redeveloped property that leaves her family on the brink of homelessness. The Red & Black
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 32-year-old inmate died Monday at Athens-Clarke County Jail after staff found him unresponsive at 4:30 p.m.—the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the case as the second inmate death in three weeks. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ The trial for the 2001 murder of UGA law student Tara Baker is set to begin Oct. 20 — a key step in reopening the long-cold case — as Athens resident Edrick Lamont Faust faces charges of murder, aggravated sodomy and arson following his May 2024 arrest. The Red & Black
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The first phase of The View at NoDA opened May2 with 120 new apartments built on the old Bethel site, including 40 public housing, 40 for residents earning under 60% of the area median income & 40 market rate units. Former Bethel residents can return with no rent increase and moving expenses paid while construction on a second phase of 500 units begins this fall. Flagpole
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brock Bowers returned to UGA in Athens for the spring semester to complete his degree after breaking rookie records with the Raiders—he is taking 13 credit hours in in-person classes and will join his family at the graduation ceremony at Stegeman Coliseum on Friday. 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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