Good morning, Athens.

Meltwich—a Canadian gourmet grilled cheese and comfort food chain—will open its 1,606-square-foot restaurant at 558 West Broad St. in Rambler Athens near the UGA campus this fall, offering 10 varieties of grilled cheeses along with burgers and other fare.

Athens tax preparer Jessica Crawford, 34—who admitted to submitting over $3.5 million in fraudulent tax returns linked to a COVID-19 unemployment benefit scheme—was sentenced on May 8 to eight years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.

A new photo collection looks back at spring 2025 in Athens and shows events such as snow days, sports matches, protests and art shows from January and February — capturing key moments that reflect local community life.

The photos offer a clear review of a season marked by diverse and memorable happenings.

UGA celebrated its spring commencement by honoring 8,781 graduates with the graduate ceremony held on May 8 at Stegeman Coliseum and the undergraduate ceremony held today in Sanford Stadium.

Keynote addresses were given by Dr Paige Carmichael and Paralympian Jarryd Wallace while guests enjoyed free parking.

The Athens-Clarke County Housing and Community Development Department is drafting a 5-Year Consolidated Plan for FY26-FY30 that will guide federal grant funding and local activities + it will accept public comments from May 8 to June 8, with submissions available by email or phone and hard copies for review at local offices.

On May 6, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission granted a special permit to rezone the historic Saye Building and discussed several other zoning requests.

They held items for more public input—further discussions will be revisited on June 3, including proposals for affordable housing and new community facilities.

Georgia baseball is finishing its season with two series and the SEC tournament before the NCAA field is set on Memorial Day.

Projections from Baseball America, D1 Baseball, and the Tennessean rank the Bulldogs as a top national seed—placing them as the number 1 seed in their Athens regional as they begin a weekend series at Alabama today.

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.

Emily Nenni Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $38 — Experience an evening of live music with Emily Nenni in a vibrant setting.