Good morning, Athens.

Dr. Robbie Hooker announced that Whit Davis Elementary School will have new interim leadership as Dr. Katie Hanks becomes interim principal—replacing Latinda Dean who is moving to an assistant role at Cedar Shoals High School—and Dr. Mollie Schubach is named interim assistant principal for the 2025-26 school year with the changes effective July 1. Both leaders bring strong local experience that will help the school serve its community well.

Oconee County High School held its graduation ceremony at the Akins Ford Arena in Athens on May 23.

Graduates got their diplomas — and both valedictorian Jenny Hu and principal Matt Stephens spoke — marking their big day.

North Oconee High School held its graduation ceremony on May 23 at Akins Ford Arena in Athens — graduates lined up to receive diplomas and listen to speeches.

Georgia’s softball team lost game one on Friday and played their second Super Regional game on May 24 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN.

If Georgia won game two they will play a tiebreaker game today—and if Florida won, the Gators advanced to the Women’s College World Series.

The Georgia softball team lost game one 6-1 to Florida on Friday in Gainesville and played game two yesterday at 11 a.m.—if the Bulldogs win game two, a tiebreaker will be held later today, but if they lose, Florida advances to the Women’s College World Series.

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.

Athfest 2025

Various times — Downtown Athens — Free entry — Celebrate an unforgettable weekend of live music, art, and community in the vibrant city of Athens, GA.

Country River Band Performance

7-11 p.m. — VFW Post 2872 — $10 — Enjoy classic western and honky-tonk music with line dancing during band breaks.