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Athens
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Athens’ Classic City Band will perform a selection of John Williams’ music at Carnegie Hall in New York on June 28, marking a milestone for the group as it takes the national stage outside of Athens. WUGA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia baseball earned the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament for the fourth time and will start their double bye run with a quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala, facing the winner of Wednesday’s second round game. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia softball will face Clemson at noon today at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens (a win qualifies the Bulldogs for a direct Super Regional berth while a loss forces a rematch). Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia softball met UNC Greensboro on Saturday, May 16 at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens as part of the NCAA Regional — a win would have sent the team directly into Sunday play while a loss meant a second chance game at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia women's tennis lost 4-3 to Texas A&M in an NCAA semifinal at Dan Magill Tennis Complex on May 16 - Texas A&M's Lucciana Perez clinched the win as both teams battled cramps during the match. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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KACCB Litter League Greenway Cleanup
9:30-11:00 a.m. — Dudley Park — Free entry — Join the community in an effort to clean up the Greenway and protect the local environment.
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