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Two festivals celebrating nature and community will be held this Saturday.
05/28/2026

Two festivals celebrating nature and community will be held this Saturday.

Have you got a sweet tooth and a love of the natural world? This weekend, you’ll have two opportunities to learn about and taste a few of Georgia’s best agricultural products: blueberries and honey. The Forest Heights Blueberry Festival on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. will feature events ...

Local photographer and musician Michael Carnes decided to tell a universal story of small bands through his relationship...
05/27/2026

Local photographer and musician Michael Carnes decided to tell a universal story of small bands through his relationship with Jack & Jealous.

When local photographer and musician Michael Carnes got to know brothers Ian and Isaac White of the indie rock duo Jack & Jealous, he saw a story to tell that was a microcosm of Athens itself—and on a larger scale, that of bands everywhere. Carnes decided to tell this story through a 14-minute doc...

The commission is considering a four-lane plan that was recommended for North Avenue.
05/27/2026

The commission is considering a four-lane plan that was recommended for North Avenue.

Athens-Clarke County commissioners will have a second chance to “reimagine North Avenue” after the Federal Highway Administration extended the deadline for a prestigious grant the local government received in 2022, but that commissioners voted to give back because they thought they would not hav...

This week's recap from Athens GA Live Music features Empath, Maul Rat and more!
05/26/2026

This week's recap from Athens GA Live Music features Empath, Maul Rat and more!

With Gregory Frederick and Frank Russell behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music seeks to document local and touring bands gracing stages across the Classic City. Explore the whole archive and subscribe to the channel here. Get up to speed with recent performances below, and remember to check Flagpo...

See the breakdown of yesterday's election results.
05/20/2026

See the breakdown of yesterday's election results.

12:26 a.m.: Tim Denson finished in first place in the Athens mayor’s race Tuesday, but will have to once again fend off Dexter Fisher four weeks from now. With all precincts now reporting, the final results were: Denson 37.7%, Fisher 27.1%, LaKeisha Gantt 22.7%, Mara Zuniga 11.7% and Sharon Miller...

This week's recap from Athens GA Live Music features Setting, 7th Try, Clownvis Presley and more!
05/19/2026

This week's recap from Athens GA Live Music features Setting, 7th Try, Clownvis Presley and more!

With Gregory Frederick and Frank Russell behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music seeks to document local and touring bands gracing stages across the Classic City. Explore the whole archive and subscribe to the channel here. Get up to speed with recent performances below, and remember to check Flagpo...

UGA Presents has announced its events for the upcoming season.
05/19/2026

UGA Presents has announced its events for the upcoming season.

UGA Presents, the University of Georgia’s professional performing arts series, has announced its lineup of musicians, dancers and other artists from around the world who will perform during upcoming season. Check out the official press release below for a full list of events and details on how to ...

Dave Matthews Band played at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Friday.
05/18/2026

Dave Matthews Band played at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Friday.

Dave Matthews Band played on Friday, May 15 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Check out the photographs below.

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