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In today’s Scoop:
🗳️ Athens Mayoral Race Heats Up With Dueling Endorsements
⛽ Georgia Gas Tax Suspended for 60 Days
🍝 Modern Italian in a Converted Factory
🍝 Modern Italian in a Converted Factory
Nestled inside the Rivet House boutique hotel on Athens' northside, Osteria Olio brings elevated Italian dining to the Classic City with a seasonal, locally sourced menu. Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and creative cocktails are served in a beautifully renovated industrial space with exposed beams, charred cedar walls and a lush patio with poured-concrete banquettes. The meatballs and ricotta fritters are standouts, and the weekend brunch is worth a reservation. It's the kind of place that makes you forget you're five minutes from downtown Athens.
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🗳️ Athens Mayoral Race Heats Up With Dueling Endorsements
The Gist: An association of Black pastors endorsed Commissioner Dexter Fisher for Athens mayor this week, while rival candidate Tim Denson picked up endorsements from Commissioner Melissa Link and the Democratic Socialists of America. Five candidates are competing in the May 19 election to replace term-limited Mayor Kelly Girtz.
Why It Matters: The endorsements signal how the race is splitting between establishment and progressive coalitions heading into the final stretch.
Read more here.
☕ Hendershot's Saved: New Owners Will Keep Athens' Beloved Coffee and Music Venue Open
The Gist: After Seth Hendershot announced earlier this month that the Prince Avenue coffee shop, bar and music venue would close March 31 due to burnout, a last-minute save has arrived. At the monthly Jazz Jam on March 19, Hendershot revealed the business has been purchased by local buyers who plan to preserve the space. The new owners will be introduced at the farewell festival on March 31, which will feature all-day music, poetry and art from 7:30 a.m. to midnight.
Why It Matters: After 15 years as one of the most important creative hubs in Athens, Hendershot's gets to keep its doors open under new ownership.
What's Next: Head to Hendershot's on 3/31 for Seth's final day festival and to meet the new owners.
Read more here.
⛽ Georgia Gas Tax Suspended for 60 Days
The Gist: Gov. Kemp signed HB 1199 on March 20, suspending the state's 33-cent-per-gallon gas tax through May 19. The move responds to gas prices spiking over $1/gallon since the U.S.-Israel war in Iran began on Feb. 28. A separate bill sends income tax rebates of $250 (single) to $500 (joint filers) to Georgia taxpayers.
Why It Matters: It'll take a few days for prices to drop at local pumps, but Athens drivers should start seeing savings this week.
Read more here.
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🐣 Easter Egg Scramble | Lay Park | Athens | 03/28 | More Kids scramble for eggs across the park in a classic spring tradition.
🎭 One Man, Two Guvnors | Athens Creative Theatre | Athens | 03/27–03/28 | More Tony Award-winning comedy about a musician juggling two bosses.
🛶 Friday Night Paddle (Tandem Kayak) | Sandy Creek Park | Athens | 03/27 | More A peaceful evening on the water as the sun goes down.
📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale | Athens-Clarke County Library | Athens | 03/25–03/28 | More Browse books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Saturday is $10/Bag Day.
🔭 Scout About Scavenger Hunt | Ben Burton Park | Athens | 03/28 | More A ranger-led outdoor adventure for ages 5 and up.
🎸 Jam in the Streets (Goose, Moon Taxi + more) | Washington Street, Downtown | Athens | 03/28 | More Downtown's biggest music festival of the year, raising funds to fight melanoma.
🎻 UGA Symphony Orchestra: Fan Favorites | UGA Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall | Athens | 03/27 | More Scheherazade and other crowd-pleasers performed by UGA's top student musicians.
🎤 Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical | The Classic Center | Athens | 03/25–03/26 | More The family-friendly musical comedy based on the 1993 film, touring through Athens.
🎨 Art Reception: "Lands Left" by Greg Benson | Athentic Brewing Co. | Athens | 03/29 | More Landscape paintings, live music from Bennie and the Jones, and local beer.
🌾 Athens Farmers Market | Bishop Park | Athens | 03/28 | More Saturday morning staple with seasonal produce and local vendors.
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