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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services will host a free outdoor screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox on Saturday, August 16 at 8:30 p.m. at Dudley Park where residents can bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit near the Firefly Trail and must follow park rules—dogs on leash, no alcohol, no smoking, and no grills. Classic City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amy Lawrence took over Journey Juice, Athens' longest-running juice bar, after she became a loyal customer when the original owner planned to close it. She now makes cold-pressed juices with locally-sourced ingredients at 1428 Prince Ave. — her dedication has turned the bar into a wellness success story. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Chelsea Colclough, CFO at First American Bank & Trust, was elected by her peers in north Georgia to serve a three-year term on the Leadership GBA Board of Directors—she brings strong technical expertise and broad industry experience that GBA Chairman Philip G. Williams said will benefit the board. Classic City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 22nd, 2025, the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force with ACCPD and GSP arrested 47-year-old Corby Antwan Faust from Athens after a search of his Mitchell Bridge Rd home found drugs, multiple guns—including three extra pistols and an AR-style pistol—Schedule II pharmaceuticals, assorted ammunition, and about $6,000, and he now faces charges for trafficking cocaine, possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute, and having a firearm during a crime. Classic City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schools across Georgia have announced their first day of classes, and in Athens, Clarke County School District and Oconee County Schools will resume on Wednesday, Aug. 6—ensuring families know when to mark their calendars. Other major metro areas will begin classes between July 30 and Aug. 7. Athens Banner-Herald
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Classic Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of laughter with beloved Southern comedian Leanne Morgan, known for her charming and relatable storytelling.
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Them Dirty Roses Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets available — Experience southern rock from the heart of Georgia with Them Dirty Roses.
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Cosmic Charlie Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $28+ — Experience a fresh, high-energy take on the Grateful Dead catalog with Athens' own Cosmic Charlie.
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An Evening with The Mountain Grass Unit
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $39 — Enjoy an evening of live bluegrass music in Athens with The Mountain Grass Unit.
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