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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens community gathers at the Weaver D’s Food and Entertainment Festival on Saturday, May 16 at VFW Post 2872. Attendees will sample local favorites like Londynn’s Lemonade, Taylor’s Treats and Ron and Sandra’s Fish Shack as Weaver D’s owner Dexter Weaver serves the full menu. Flagpole
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Devonte Smith (a Cedar Shoals grad) has launched Big Boy Wings as a pop-up at Union Fare, offering unique chicken wings that surprise local food fans. The pop-up is open for a limited time. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 11th annual Surf Stomp is a free all-day surf music event featuring seven bands, DJ sets (including surf-adjacent tunes) and an art exhibition by Will Eskridge at Creature Comforts; it will start at noon on Saturday, May 16. Flagpole
- ➤ Athens Creative Theatre’s inaugural Shakespeare in the Park series will present A Midsummer Night’s Dream—a summer-themed comedy in a 1920s seaside setting—at Dudley Park. The free performances will take place May 14 and 15 at 5:30 p.m. and May 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Flagpole
- ➤ Athens artist Manda McKay’s exhibit Feral Feminism opens Friday, May 15 at Tiny ATH Gallery (174 Cleveland Ave.) showing paintings, photography and sculptures that explore resilience and resistance. Additional events include an artist talk on May 17, a 3THURS event on May 21 and a closing reception on May 29. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Ron Balthazor will launch his book A Book of Seasons at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation main gallery on May 29 at 7 p.m. The 108-page collection of reflective essays and poems invites readers to reconnect with nature. Flagpole
- ➤ Live Wire will host the benefit concert Juniper’s Jam on Saturday, May 16, from 1 to 11 p.m. to support Juniper Bradfield, who is undergoing holistic treatment for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) as part of a fundraiser organized by Music For Charity. Flagpole
- ➤ Classic City Wrestling will present live matches, a progressive metal performance by Lazer/Wulf, and a book signing with Alison Miller on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the 40 Watt Club (ticket prices range from 20 to 30 dollars). Flagpole
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kimberly Zygmant will begin work on May 26 as director of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department after ACC Manager Bob Cowell hired her following a lengthy search; she replaces Kent Kilpatrick who retired in April. Flagpole
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The University System of Georgia has re-listed the former UGA President’s House for sale at $5.1 million after a hotel proposal fell through; buyers must preserve its historic character. Piedmont Housing Group will build a 90-bedroom apartment building for low- and moderate-income seniors near Forest Heights. Flagpole
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women's tennis player Anastasiia Lopata said the Bulldogs are getting ready for the NCAA Championships, which will take place May 15 to 17 in Athens. The event will feature top collegiate competition and mark an important step for the team. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia baseball clinched its first SEC title since 2008 and holds a 41-11 record ahead of next week's SEC Tournament in Hoover, Ala. The NCAA field is set to be announced Monday, May 25, and Georgia is projected to secure a top 8 national seed if it avoids an upset. Athens Banner-Herald
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Weaver D's Food & Entertainment Festival
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — VFW Post 2872 — Free entry — Celebrate community with food, music, and local culture at this vibrant festival.
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Rick Fowler Acoustic Band Blues & Brews Residency
6-8:30 p.m. — Athentic Brewing Co. — $5 — Enjoy original blues-rock tunes from a local favorite in a relaxed brewery setting.
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Ride the Airbase Georgia Warbirds
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Athens-Ben Epps Airport — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling ride in classic warbirds at this exciting aviation event.
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Cosmic Charlie Concert
8-11 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Concert tickets available — Experience a lively performance by Cosmic Charlie in the heart of Athens.
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Sips & Salads Cooking Class
7-9 p.m. — The Table @ Athens Cooks — $75 — Experience a culinary night of crafting salads paired with wines alongside fellow food enthusiasts.
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Wymberly Live at Nowhere Bar
7 p.m. — Nowhere Bar — Check for admission details — Experience the Savannah band Wymberly as they bring their sound to Athens.
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The Amazing Acro-Cats' Meowloween Performance
2-4 p.m. — Morton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience amazing cats performing tricks followed by the unique all-cat band Tuna and the Rock Cats.
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Around the World Cooking Challenge Summer Camp for Junior Chefs
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — The Table @ Athens Cooks — $325 — Aspiring young chefs explore global cuisines and sharpen their culinary skills over four fun-filled days.
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The Ultimate Doors Tribute Concert
10 AM – 9 PM — Georgia Theatre — Tickets available March 13th — Experience an authentic journey back to the era of The Doors with this celebrated tribute band.
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