Good morning, Athens.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.