Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Athens.
A man was found dead early Wednesday morning in the parking lot at Simpson Chiropractic Center on Hawthorne Avenue inside the back of an SUV — the police are investigating his death and an autopsy is pending at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime laboratory.
The Housing and Community Development Department announced it will host the CNC Athens nonprofit training series to help local groups improve board governance, strategic planning, and program management.
The free six-part series will run monthly from June through November and requires registration for each session (limited to 25 participants).
All ACC Gov Leisure Services pools will open Saturday, May 24 with Memorial Day hours from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. and will run through Sunday, July 27 — admission is $1 per person for all public pools and splash pads.
Slate Alford gave up fast food (losing 25 pounds) and reshaped his game for the Georgia Bulldogs during his breakout season.
Georgia baseball ended its SEC Tournament run after one game on May 21 in Hoover, Ala with a 42—15 record after a 3—2 loss to Oklahoma.
Bracket projections from Baseball America, D1 Baseball and other outlets show the Bulldogs will be a top national seed and host an Athens regional in the NCAA Tournament.
On May 21, Georgia baseball faced Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament in Hoover — the game started at 5:30 p.m. ET after a delay and was shown on SEC Network and its streaming service; Coach Wes Johnson said the team, managing injuries and lineup changes, remains focused as it prepares for a contest against Vanderbilt later today.
The SEC baseball tournament held four second-round games on Wednesday in Hoover, Alabama, with Mississippi State, Tennessee, Georgia and Ole Miss playing on the SEC Network, while rain delayed Auburn’s matchup to today at 11:00 a.m. CT.
Rain pushed one game into today + teams will later compete for an NCAA berth + the bracket continues to shape who advances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro Wrestling Rebellion: Tombstone Live
7-9 p.m. — Duke's & Dottie's — All ages welcome — Experience an epic night of live pro wrestling action with intense matchups and electrifying surprises.
Shawn Mullins Live at The Foundry
8-10 p.m. — The Foundry — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a captivating evening with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins.
Hot Corner Celebration & Soul Food Festival
6:00 PM — Hot Corner Celebration And Soul Food Feast — Free entry — Celebrate the African-American business community with food, music, and history in Athens.
Bad Movie Night
8-10 p.m. — Ciné — Free entry — Enjoy a quirky film about love and suspicion with a twist of bad movie charm.
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