Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Athens.
People marched 12 miles on Monday to honor veterans and raise money for the Shepherd Center.
During the march, men took turns carrying 150 pounds of beer — to support free care for veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
Pinky Cole opened a new sandwich shop—Voagies—on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, and the grand opening took place on May 24.
Georgia baseball earned a No.7 national seed and will host an NCAA Regional at Foley Field in Athens starting Friday, May 30.
The double-elimination tournament — featuring Binghamton as No.4, Duke as No.2 and Oklahoma State as No.3 — will advance winners to a best-of-three Super Regional.
Georgia football fans saw public alcohol sales at Sanford Stadium last season, generating $2,794,481 in gross revenue.
High Noon, Tropicalia and Michelob Ultra were the top sellers during key matchups against Tennessee, Auburn and Georgia Tech.
Today at the SEC spring meetings, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said the conference is exploring a 16-team playoff and a new nine-game schedule—he stressed the importance of keeping key nonconference games.
Georgia AD Josh Brooks said he will review the team’s nonconference slate each year as changes are considered.
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.
pondgorl at Athfest Club Crawl 2025
7-11 p.m. — Hendershot's — Fundraiser for local music and arts education — Enjoy live music while supporting K-12 education in Athens.
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