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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Affordable housing experts in Athens called for lifting zoning restrictions at the Fair and Affordable Housing Summit on April 29 to allow more homes to be built and help lower costs. Local officials and nonprofit leaders noted long waiting lists for public housing and urged easing rules such as minimum house sizes and parking requirements — a change some government officials seem ready to consider. Flagpole
- ➤ Eight events will take place across Georgia for Memorial Day—ranging from a baseball homestand in Augusta with a memorial ceremony and fireworks, a Stone Mountain Park weekend offering free military tickets, a rodeo in Hiawassee, a free jazz festival in Atlanta with food and a kid zone, the Athens-area Honey Bee Festival in Bogart, a commemorative event at Fort Morris, pool games at F.D. Roosevelt State Park, and a summer kickoff in Savannah. Athens Banner-Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AMC Theatres announced a 50% Off Wednesdays deal that will start on July 9—this offer applies to all AMC Stubs members at Georgia locations and may exclude select movies and premium formats; customers must show the AMC app or provide their phone number at the theater. The deal adds a new discount day without replacing AMC's Tuesday special. Athens Banner-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ AthFest 2025, the 27th annual music and arts festival, is scheduled for June 20-22 in downtown Athens—featuring free outdoor stage performances, Club Crawl shows, a juried artist market, and family events, with proceeds benefiting AthFest Educates that supports local K-12 arts education. WUGA
- ➤ Hattie Thomas Whitehead’s musical returns to the Classic Center this fall with performances set for Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 14 at 3 p.m., based on her memoir about a displaced Black community in 1960s Athens. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 16 — after an early pre-sale today for Classic Center Cultural Foundation members. Athens Banner-Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Forbes released its list of the 25 Best Places to Retire and named Athens as one of the top locations thanks to its median home price, agreeable climate, and retiree tax advantages — though concerns remain over a higher crime rate and a modest economy. Athens Banner-Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Legendary UGA football running back Herschel Walker will be inducted into the UGA Circle of Honor along with tennis coaches Manuel Diaz and Jeff Wallace as part of the class of 2025. Walker earned his degree last December — a requirement for the honor—and his induction gala is set for August 29 in the Butts-Mehre Building. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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The Magic of Motown Tribute Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Morton Theatre — $19–79 — Experience a lively tribute featuring classic hits from Motown legends like The Temptations and Diana Ross.
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David Cross Live Special Taping
7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $25+ — Experience David Cross's cutting wit and humor at this live taping event.
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Music Bingo Night
7:30-8:30 p.m. — B&B Theatres Athens 12 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of music bingo with friends and family.
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