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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Athens residents were arrested on felony animal cruelty charges after police seized a dead puppy and two starving dogs at an east Athens home — a necropsy confirmed the puppy died of starvation and the case will be presented to a Clarke County grand jury. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ After Jose Ibarra was convicted for killing Laken Riley during her morning jog on UGA campus, her mother Allyson Phillips renewed calls for improved student safety by urging full funding for the police department’s Real Time Crime Center — a promise made by Mayor Kelly Girtz. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Athens police arrested 30-year-old Alex Brown on May 29 after a search of his Jennings Mill Parkway apartment uncovered stolen checks, manufactured checks, stolen identification documents, mail and check-making supplies — he now faces 16 felony charges tied to a two-year investigation into mail theft and forgery. Classic City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UGA experts report that the venomous Asian needle ant is expanding in the Southeast and may soon appear in Athens yards, where its sting poses health risks. Homeowners are advised to inspect damp, wooded areas and call professional pest control if they notice these small, harmful insects — early detection is key to protecting native ant populations. Athens Banner-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold a primary election on June 17 to fill District 2 and District 3 seats, with early voting held from May 27 to June 13 at local sites such as the Athens-Clarke Board of Elections office and Athens Regional Library—if no candidate wins over 50% of the vote, a runoff is scheduled for July 15. PSC staff and Georgia Power tentatively agreed to freeze base rates for three years amid criticism over rising utility costs. The Red & Black
- ➤ A new Georgia law — the Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act — will take effect on July 1 and require websites with material harmful to minors to use age verification. Some porn sites, including PornHub, have chosen to block Georgia users instead of adding the verification system and many residents may turn to VPNs to bypass the block. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ At Tuesday's Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission meeting, officials discussed the $25 million grant awarded to ACC in August 2022 to improve the North Avenue Corridor and warned that missing the September 30 deadline could lead to cancellation and repayment of funds. ACCGov is working to reclassify the grant as a planning grant—if successful, existing costs will not need to be repaid and a build grant could be applied for later. WUGA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia softball coach Tony Baldwin received a three-year contract extension through 2029 & a raise that sets his base salary at $325,000 with annual increases of $25,000. The Bulldogs finished the 2025 season 35-23 and reached the NCAA Super Regional round, and Athletic Director Josh Brooks said the new deal supports a young team building on recent progress. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia basketball will face Georgia Tech on Friday, Nov. 14 at Stegeman Coliseum, marking the earliest scheduled game between the rivals in more than a decade. The Bulldogs aim to earn back-to-back NCAA tournament bids as they join a busy sports weekend that includes a highly anticipated football game against Texas on Nov. 15+ this early matchup sets an important tone for their season. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Band of Horses Concert
6-10 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $40+ — Experience the emotionally charged sound of Band of Horses as they perform their latest album and classic hits.
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