Good morning, Athens.

The Athens Homeless Coalition has launched Athens Coordinated Entry (ACE) to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing and services, following a successful pilot and set for full implementation in July.

A launch event will be held on June 24 at 5 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library — the system will standardize assessments to better match community needs.

Gary Jordan was seriously injured and his dog died when a dark-colored sedan hit him during a walk on Cedar Shoals Drive on April 13th — Athens-Clarke police are investigating the hit-and-run near his Essex Court home.

William Lee Martin will perform his one-man Funny Life Tour at the Morton Theatre on Friday, June 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.—ticket prices range from $20 to $45.

The comedian, who began performing as Cowboy Bill before returning to his real name in 2016, will share stories about marriage, parenting, and daily chaos.

The University of Georgia has been the starting point for 16 celebrities in music, sports and acting — including Megan Moroney, Ryan Seacrest, Kim Basinger and Dominique Wilkins— with some earning degrees and others leaving early to follow their dreams.

Stephanie Thompson was appointed as Athens-Clarke County's Municipal Court Judge and Administrative Hearing Officer by the Mayor and Commission on June 10.

Her two-year term begins on July 1 — her work in Gainesville since 2015 prepared her well — and Thompson said she is honored to serve.

Georgia’s basketball team is back on campus and coach Mike White said the roster now includes top transfers Kanon Catchings and Jeremiah Wilkinson along with key returning players like Blue Cain and Somto Cyril to boost team depth.

He said versatile players such as Saint Mary’s transfer Jordan Ross — who had a strong assist-to-turnover ratio last season — will help fill critical roles as the team prepares for March contests.

Georgia basketball will open the season with a nonconference game against Bellarmine at Stegeman Coliseum on Monday, November 3 and is set to host Maryland—Eastern Shore on November 5 and West Georgia on December 22 for $90,000 guaranteed contracts.

The Bulldogs will also meet Morehead State on November 9, face Georgia Tech on November 14, take on Florida State in the ACC/SEC Challenge, and compete in the Charleston Classic on November 21 and 23.

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.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

10 a.m. — SpringHill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area — Book Now on Eventbrite! — Explore ancient techniques to create stunning mosaic lamps while enjoying Turkish delights.