Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, Athens.
🚨 Crime
ACC Jail inmate Brent Monroe Boling died on July 11 at 2:49 p.m. in a local hospital after a medical emergency and was kept on life support until his organs were harvested on July 16—he was the fourth inmate to die in jail since April as Sheriff John Q.
Williams blamed severe understaffing for the chain of events.
🌲 Environment
Researchers warned Athens residents to report sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly, an insect native to Asia first seen last fall in Fulton County.
The bug, which feeds on more than 70 plant species, may soon reach the area & affect local agriculture, forestry and nurseries as its numbers peak from June to November.
📰 Real Estate
CCI Real Estate closed a $67 million construction loan today to redevelop the Baptist College Ministries building into 290 Lumpkin on the UGA campus in Athens.
The eight-story project will include 243 apartments, retail space and meeting areas and is scheduled for completion in June 2027 with New South Construction as general contractor.
🏈 Sports
Georgia did not join Netflix’s SEC Football docuseries, which will premiere on Aug.
5 — the show features ten SEC teams. Coach Kirby Smart said the Bulldogs opted out for new revenue opportunities — leaving future participation uncertain.
🎉 Athens Events
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Udder Reunion Show
7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $10 — The iconic heavy rock band returns for a record release show featuring local favorites.
Baking from Books
6-8 p.m. — Oconee County Library — Free entry — Create delicious treats inspired by classic literature for grades 6-12.
Nick Smith - New South Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $35+ — Experience a high-octane performance by Nashville's rising country star with a fresh take on modern Southern sound.
Athens Food Truck Event
7-8:30 a.m. — Hilsman Middle School — Free entry — Distributing 30,000 lbs of food to support those in need in the Athens community.
80s Night with Atlanta Vice
8:00–10:30 p.m. — The Foundry — Tickets available — Atlanta Vice returns to jam with the best tunes from the 80s!
Classic City Sprint, Duathlon and Aquabike
7 AM – 2 PM — Sandy Creek Park — Registration fee required — Compete in swim, bike, and run events tailored for athletes of all levels.
The WannaBeatles Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Foundry — $25-30 — Experience spot on covers of Beatles classics and '60s hits with Grammy finalists The WannaBeatles.
AJJ Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of AJJ, a band from Phoenix, Arizona.
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