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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One Church, One Family is a new initiative in Athens that gives local churches a bigger role in keeping families and individuals housed in the fight against homelessness. Volunteer Paul Lazzari said the project began yesterday—aiming to strengthen community efforts to help those in need. WUGA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered on Saturday to honor D’Anthony Reaves—father to 12 biological and eight stepchildren—who was shot outside the Greyhound bus station on Forsyth Street on July 19 and whose family now calls for change. FOX 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ AthFest Music & Arts Festival in June raised more than $65K to support K-12 music and arts education in local schools. The three-day event used ticket sales, merchandise, and donations—helping cover a nearly $40K grant shortfall—and saw Tropical Breeze Steel Band raise a record $1,700 to earn a main stage slot for next year. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Athens fantasy author T.M. May won the Georgia Author of the Year Award from the Georgia Writers Association in June for his self-published debut novel Alan Dreams of Giants—about how imagination helps ease grief and isolation—, a win that highlights his fresh voice in the genre. WUGA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arbor Terrace Athens will host a UGA pep rally on August 21 at 3:00 p.m. at 170 Marilyn Farmer Way where the UGA Redcoat Band will play game day favorites and Tom Jackson will host while guests enjoy treats from Baddies Burgers—this free event welcomes all Dawg fans. Classic City News
- ➤ Clarke Central defensive lineman Anthony 'AJ' Lonon Jr. committed to Georgia on Saturday for the (2026 class) after his father once hesitated to let him play and his mother helped him explore teams, and he became a varsity starter as a freshman while earning a (4.2 GPA) and serving as class vice president. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ UNC quarterback Max Johnson, an Athens native, returned to practice on August 2 after a severe leg injury that required five surgeries. He is fully recovered and battling for the starting job — facing competition from Gio Lopez as team drills continue. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ North Oconee receiver Dallas Dickerson, a 6 foot 1 and three star recruit who helped win the first ever GHSA state championship in 2024, announced he will join Kentucky's football program for the class of 2026—making him the tenth hard commit and third wide receiver on the team. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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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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Tom Segura Live
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Classic Center — Tickets starting at $40 — Experience a night of laughter with one of comedy's biggest stars as he brings his latest tour to Athens.
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Cam Smith and the Lawless Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $10 — Enjoy high-energy Southern rock and country music from a local band blending classic rock grit with country soul.
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