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Athens
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Shoals High School held its graduation ceremony at the Akins Ford Arena on Saturday, May 23 — graduates received diplomas and valedictorian Christopher Koch spoke amid cheers from family and teachers. Athens Banner-Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At 351 N. Hull St., The World Famous serves a messy double-stack cheeseburger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and special sauce to honor National Hamburger Day on May 28; the $15.50 burger comes with Zapp’s kettle chips + a $2 option for bacon or egg. Athens Banner-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NCAA baseball selection show airs today at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN streaming (FUBO free trial) as the Georgia Bulldogs learn their national seed for the NCAA Tournament. The team won a regular season title and an SEC Tournament championship to boost their postseason hopes. 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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