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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit plans to launch a petition to name the park next to the Costa Building after Alf Richardson and Madison Davis—Athens’ first Black legislators who represented Clarke County in 1868. The legacy event will be held next Tuesday at noon at the Lyndon House Arts Center. WUGA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Athens man Anthony Teres Jones surrendered to police at 12:41 p.m. Wednesday after police had been searching for him since Monday for setting his girlfriend, Getrude Willis (49), on fire at their Scandia Circle home when a neighbor used a fire extinguisher to help control the blaze and Willis was hospitalized with burns. Classic City News
- ➤ Police said that in January 2022, after a sexual meeting arranged on Instagram—EBE gang member Ytrevious Roberson shot Miles Brown in the ankle at Chatham Park, fled a May 2022 arrest by running from a car stop and jumping into the North Oconee River, and he is set for trial on September 8 on charges of aggravated assault. Classic City News
- ➤ On Tuesday, FBI agents executed search warrants in Athens, Atlanta and Jefferson that arrested 13 people and seized over $900K in drugs and cash — the investigation also uncovered 26 guns including a grenade launcher along with cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, marijuana and controlled pharmaceuticals. Classic City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Georgia hosted the first night of its Fall Engagement Fair at the Tate Student Center on Tuesday, Aug. 26—featuring over 160 student groups offering free T-shirts, food, and giveaways. The second fair will be held today at the same venue. The Red & Black
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with the University of Georgia and two other schools to offer a free food program to student athletes—each athlete will receive a special Chipotle card that gives one free entrée per week for 15 weeks. The program will support football, soccer, volleyball and other sports as the fall season progresses through December. Athens Banner-Herald
- ➤ Georgia football coach Kirby Smart's 10th season begins with the release of the All-Kirby Smart team—25 top players were named from offense, defense and special teams, including Stetson Bennett, Nick Chubb and Rodrigo Blankenship. The list highlights a program that has turned out 76 NFL draft picks over the years. Athens Banner-Herald
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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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Restoration Labor Day 5K
8 a.m. — Crawford Depot — Registration needed — Enjoy a scenic run on Labor Day at the 21st Annual Restoration Labor Day 5K.
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John R. Miller Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets required — Experience the intricate wordplay and haunting imagery of John R. Miller's debut solo album.
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Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $38+ — Experience the captivating recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s timeless classics with Rumours ATL.
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Geordie Greep Concert
7-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Tickets starting at $50 — Catch Geordie Greep live for an unforgettable evening of music.
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Briscoe Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $46+ — Enjoy a lively concert by Briscoe in a vibrant Athens venue.
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The Baseball Project Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $90+ — Catch The Baseball Project live in a vibrant atmosphere at this iconic venue.
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The H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival
8-11 p.m. — Live Wire Athens — $12 - $20+ — Celebrate the return of '90s festival vibes with iconic tracks from legendary bands.
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Panda Bear Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — 40 Watt Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Noah Lennox, known for his two decades with Animal Collective.
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