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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens-based St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store surpassed $3 million in sales as it celebrated its 19th anniversary on May 8 at its West Broad Street location — a milestone that has generated $1.5 million net proceeds for hospital services while officials continue to welcome more volunteers and donations. WUGA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Athens Choral Festival brings more than 50 singers and musicians from nine states to perform Mendelssohn's Elijah today at 8 p.m. at the UGA Performing Arts Center, with community members and UGA professors taking part. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Clarke County Board of Education will vote Monday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office on Prince Avenue to formally approve Dr. Jennifer Scott as superintendent; she has served as interim superintendent since July 2025 after Dr. Robbie Hooker’s retirement. WUGA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Bulldogs will face Duke next season in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden—reportedly as part of a doubleheader with Alabama and Houston, marking the teams' sixth-ever meeting. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia baseball played Long Island at Foley Field Friday in the NCAA Athens Regional. The Bulldogs, fresh off an SEC Tournament championship, took the field with key players aiming to improve on last year’s regional exit. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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