Good morning, Athens.

The Athens Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for the Resilient Northeast Georgia fund, inviting qualified nonprofits, schools, churches & government groups from 12 counties to apply until the end of June.

The board will review progress reports and announce awards in mid-September as part of its efforts to improve trauma-informed services.

On May 21, Athens police arrested 38-year-old Latasha Baker near the FedEx on West Broad Street after she was seen walking against oncoming traffic and showing signs of drug abuse — officers found a baggie of a crystal substance and confirmed it as methamphetamine while charging her with possession, obstruction, illegal highway use, and being under the influence.

AthFest Educates announced new features for the AthFest Music & Arts Festival in downtown Athens from June 20th—22nd.

The event will add two video walls, a Volume.com livestream, and VIP passes that include Historic Morton Theatre access—providing air-conditioned relief during peak hours along with extra misting tents and nightly JokerJokerTV broadcasts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.