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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ AthFest, a free three-day arts festival celebrating local musicians & visual artists, will take place in downtown Athens from June 20 to June 22. The event features over 50 bands on outdoor stages, 55 visual artist stalls and special indoor shows on Friday and Saturday nights, with proceeds benefiting AthFest Educates. WUGA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Creekland Middle School teacher Johnathon Burton was named one of five finalists for the JR. NBA/WNBA Scholastic Coach of the Year award in recognition of his dedication to youth basketball — he discussed his nomination with reporter Alex Whittler. FOX 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia will receive $126 million from the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement to fund addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services—Attorney General Chris Carr said local governments might join the deal after bankruptcy proceedings. WUGA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study from UGA shows that teens with less sleep have lower brain connectivity—this can affect decision-making and emotion control. Researchers tracked over 2,800 adolescents with Fitbits and found that boys and minority children are especially at risk, suggesting improved sleep habits may help prevent behavior problems. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ A new UGA study found that giving certified nursing assistants chances to advance in their jobs may lower burnout and help keep them on the job. Researchers surveyed over 200 CNAs and discovered that only one-third currently have access to training while many want help with self-care, advanced care skills, pay talks, and leadership. WUGA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia basketball released its SEC schedule for the upcoming season with home games at Stegeman Coliseum against top 25 teams Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama—along with contests against Auburn, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. The Bulldogs will also play home and away games with Florida, Texas and South Carolina and face road matchups with Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt while SEC play runs from Jan. 3 to March 7. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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.
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Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze
9:30 p.m. — Nowhere Bar — Check for entry cost — Enjoy captivating hooks and stellar songwriting from Vern Daysel and his band.
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Brad Williams Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — The Classic Center — $26.00-$121.50 — Experience the hilarious high-energy performance of comedian Brad Williams, famous for his sharp and inspiring humor.
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Cottage Charity Golf Tournament
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM — UGA Boyd Golf Center — Support a good cause while enjoying a round of golf for charity.
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