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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are searching for a suspect in the shooting death of 32-year-old Derek Cummings—killed last week in DeKalb County after he pursued a thief—and a heat advisory is in effect for Clarke and several other local counties—ending today at 8:00 p.m. EDT. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A 30-year-old woman was pushed from a moving car on the Athens Perimeter early Sunday morning during a family dispute—her 36-year-old brother was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and battery when police responded to her 911 call at about 4 a.m. and she suffered a welt on her face. Classic City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Athens Technical College welcomed Jean Mullis to its Board of Directors. Mullis — the Neese District Manager at Jackson EMC with long local board experience — will help the college boost workforce training and community ties. Classic City News
- ➤ The University of Georgia ranked first in bringing research products to market for the third straight year. Its industry partners developed 69 new products in fiscal year 2024 — including poultry vaccines, biodegradable plastics and virtual reality tools — and UGA exceeded $600 million in research spending. WUGA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials and gun violence advocates held a town hall meeting on Saturday to discuss proposed gun laws and urged voters ahead of the 2026 election — those discussions focused on safe storage, background checks, and a waiting period for purchases. Supporters held a parade on Sunday while Athens declared the fourth Sunday of July 'Rally Up Guns Down Awareness Day' — a move aimed at drawing continued attention to the issue. WUGA
- ➤ Today, Walker Park Splash Pad is open from 10:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. through Sunday, August 3 with $1 admission per person, and it will then offer weekend only hours until Labor Day weekend. Athens-Clarke County
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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
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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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Chamomile & Whiskey Concert
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