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Athens
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke Central High School student athletes will read local historian Mark Clegg’s book (The Crimson and Gold: Football and Integration in Athens, Georgia) this summer as part of a book club highlighting the school's post-merger history of integration and football. WUGA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Power suggests setting your thermostat to 78 degrees this summer to help keep homes cool as temperatures rise, and experts advise using ceiling fans in counterclockwise mode and keeping the fan on Auto for better efficiency while warning against leaving garage doors open. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia baseball will face Arkansas today at 2 p.m. ET on ABC in the SEC Tournament final at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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