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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Love.Craft, a nonprofit that empowers adults with developmental disabilities through art, opened a new accessible two-story studio at 1635 W. Broad St. on Tuesday, June 3 in Athens. The nearly five thousand square foot facility (an expansion from its previous 250 square foot space) will add a wheelchair lift soon to improve accessibility. The Red & Black
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burger King awarded a scholarship to a local employee who went viral after a customer spotted him working immediately after his high school graduation while still wearing his medals — the program was announced on June 3rd and shows the chain’s support for its workers. FOX 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday the Mayor & Commission held the first Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearing and its video is available on-demand online and will be rebroadcast on ACTV at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays within two business days after the meeting. Athens-Clarke County
- ➤ Tim Denson announced he is running for Athens-Clarke County Mayor and will hold community listening sessions this summer for residents to share their priorities. He currently represents District 5 on the Clarke County Board of Education and previously served as an ACC Commissioner, with voters set to choose the next mayor in May 2026. WUGA
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin mailing one-time state income tax refunds this week as Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday—eligible taxpayers will receive up to $250 if single, $375 for heads of households and $500 for married couples filing jointly. Most taxpayers who filed timely expecting refunds can check their eligibility through the state’s Tax Center. Athens Banner-Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia softball is preparing for the 2026 season as the transfer portal window opened May 18 and will close June 16, and Athens native Maddie Johnson—who posted strong stats at Georgia Southern—and infielder Keirstin Roose from Coastal Carolina joined the Bulldogs to boost their lineup. Athens Banner-Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Classic City Trail Ride
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. — Athens Fairgrounds — Family-friendly activities — Saddle up for a delightful four-day trail ride event full of fun for everyone.
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Motown, R&B & Soul Night with The Original Splitz Band
7-10 p.m. — The Foundry — $10 adv (+tax/fees) — Dance the night away to the iconic sounds of Motown, R&B, and Soul classics.
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Homebuyer Education Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Athens Land Trust — $10 — Learn essential home-buying skills through this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners in Georgia.
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