Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Athens.
🚨 Crime
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.
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.
🎓 Education
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.
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
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 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.
Chamomile & Whiskey Concert
8-11 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy deep roots rock sounds from Nashville's Chamomile & Whiskey with incisive lyricism and nostalgia.
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