Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
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🚨 Crime
On July 23, Milton Johnson, a 67-year-old homeless man on Gaines School Road, was threatened by a man who demanded his money and showed a gun after he refused—police later searched for the suspect after he fled into the nearby College Glen apartment complex.
🎓 Education
Nursing students from technical colleges will be allowed to transfer directly into select four-year public colleges and universities to complete their BSN without losing credits—an agreement made under House Bill 192 aims to ease the nursing shortage after many nurses left during the pandemic.
Dalton Carpet One hosted its annual Teacher Appreciation Event on July 21 at its showrooms in Athens, Lake Oconee and Buford—welcoming 200 teachers from about 80 schools and providing school supplies and carpet samples.
The company partnered with local favorites for a special giveaway—offering spa treatments and self-care gifts to celebrate educators as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
🏛️ Government
Prosecutor Sheila Ross received the President’s Award for Excellence at a summer conference on Jekyll Island for her work prosecuting the murder case of Laken Riley in Clarke County in 2024 — her leadership was praised by District Attorney Randy McGinley and other legal officials from across Georgia. She is recognized for her swift action and firm commitment to justice in one of the state’s most high-profile cases.
Fair Fight Action launched a voter purge lookup tool on its website to help Georgians check if they are at risk of being removed from the voter rolls—its release comes after Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger warned nearly 480,000 voters that their registrations could be canceled if they did not respond within 40 days. The tool aims to let voters take action ahead of the upcoming fall elections.
🏥 Health
The Athens-Clarke County government offers tips to help residents reduce mosquito bites and lower the risk of diseases by removing standing water and using insect repellent.
The advice includes wearing long clothing and checking for water in plants—measures that aim to cut down mosquito breeding sites.
🎉 Athens Events
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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