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It’s Friday, Athens! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Jittery Joe’s Simpsons origin, a first-ever renaissance faire, and Tord Gustavsen Trio’s soulful jazz + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Roots of a hometown roaster: Athens’ beloved Jittery Joe’s owes its name to a 1993 Simpsons episode and has been roasting since 1994, growing into a community staple with signature blends and a friendly vibe — read the full story.
From design to public health: Seventeen Georgia museums are free or discounted in 2026 through Museums For All. In Athens, Georgia Museum of Art and the Georgia Museum of Natural History offer free admission — get all the details.
Culture, competition, celebration ahead: Spring and summer across Athens bring UGA’s Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, a TED event, and pro cycling, with UGA commencement set for May 7 and 8 — check out the full lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your artsy restock spot: Supplies, classes, and local art share one cheerful roof, and K. A. Artist Shop keeps sketchbooks lively with quality tools, thoughtful class kits, and genuinely helpful humans. Browse-worthy supplies, smart guidance, and fun, no-pressure workshops await… all in a space that feels creative, not fussy.
Backyard upgrade, anyone? Whether you need a refresh, a brand-new deck, or a bug-blocking screen, Deck Doctor Athens keeps it sturdy, clean, and low-drama. Count on a local crew, clear communication, and real wood know-how if rails wobble or your Saturday hangout could use an upgrade.
Slurp-worthy oyster fix: Seabear Oyster Bar keeps it simple and seriously fresh, with briny oysters, rotating small bites, and a chill neighborhood vibe that makes any evening feel a little coastal. It’s the kind of spot where friends split a few plates, and future-you walks away very pleased.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏆 Champions of Care Gala @ The Classic Center | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Dust off the tux you swear still fits for a black-tie optional gala benefiting patient programs at Piedmont Athens Regional. It toasts everyone who keeps the hospital humming, from surgeons to schedulers, with dancing, food, and Athens flavor from UGA Athletics and the Rock Lobsters.
🎩 Hattitude Party @ VFW Post 2872 | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – If you’ve been looking for an excuse to dust off that church hat, the VFW on Sunset is hosting The Original Splitz Band for a Hattitude throwdown. Ten bucks at the door, cash bar, Crab & Soul, and a hat parade to flaunt it.
🏰 Renaissance Faire @ Athentic Brewing Company | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – First-ever Renaissance faire at Athentic Brewing, which means tankards, costumes, and just enough pageantry to justify that cloak you impulse-bought in 1998. Don your finest or call your flannel ‘peasant chic,’ then settle in for local pours, merry mischief, and zero actual jousting.
🧙 Second Breakfast @ Bogart Library | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Bogart Library is serving up First and Second Breakfast for Tolkien Reading Day, with balloon keepie-uppie, music, a craft, and mostly breakfast. Bring the kids or just your inner hobbit, elastic waistbands optional, and enjoy a cozy, bookish morning that actually feeds you.
🏃 Lake Chapman Trail Race @ Sandy Creek Nature Center | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – This trail race winds around Lake Chapman with lakeside views, creek crossings, and just enough climb to make you feel virtuous, not broken. Pick the 15k or 5k, enjoy the dirt therapy, then earn your biscuits. It sells out early, register now.
👟 Run Athens @ CLARKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Got a kid who sprints to the fridge? Point them toward a free six-week youth running program, led by Georgia student-athletes at 350 S Milledge. Elementary and middle schoolers of all levels welcome, focused on confidence, teamwork, and movement, and they can join mid-season.
🌱 Plant Swap and Sale @ Creature Comforts | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats plant hunting with a Creature Comforts beer in hand. Shop houseplants and planty treasures from growers and artists, swap your labeled baby for a new one, win plant bucks in raffles, enjoy Fidelas tacos, and bask in the miracle of free Sunday parking.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Athens report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
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