Good morning, Athens.

The Caribou Coffee at 2198 W Broad Street in Athens will open on Friday, June 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. — 11 a.m. The renovated former Checkers restaurant keeps its drive-thru, parking, and circulation layout to serve local coffee lovers.

A homeless man from east Athens, 33-year-old La-Kwaann Reevey, was arrested on May 25 at the corner of First and Third streets after reports showed he went through mailboxes — he had a stolen passport and debit cards — and he admitted his meth addiction.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement will host a Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on June 14 at Athens City Hall + a music and art festival on June 19 outside Athens City Hall that will feature live performances, interactive art sessions, and community dialogue.

The free events will honor Black heritage and celebrate the ongoing fight for justice.

The second Miss Juneteenth Pageant crowned its winner on June 8 at the Morton Theatre in Athens — contestants showed their talents and worked to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty.

The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department will begin processing absentee ballots at 3:00 p.m. on June 17 at the Facilities Management Building—located at 2555 Lexington Road—and will start tabulating advance votes at 6:00 p.m. on the same day.

This schedule follows state law for the June 17 election.

Many moms in Athens are trying swim rompers as a new swimwear option that gives both comfort and coverage.

Honey Mark and MiracleSuit sell these rompers online and stores like Belk and Target carry similar styles—offering a practical choice for summer swims.

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.