
Today is Monday, June 1, and the Athens Regional wrapped up yesterday. Here's what actually happened, because it changes everything about how this should read:
The regional ran Friday–Sunday, May 29–31 (not May 30–June 2), and Georgia won it without needing the Monday game. Third-ranked Georgia defeated Liberty 6-1 on Sunday to win the NCAA Athens Regional and advance to an eighth Super Regional in program history. Georgia Bulldogs
The Bulldogs rolled through the bracket: an 18-2 win over Long Island, then beat Liberty 6-2, then closed it out 6-1 in the final. On3
Georgia (49-12) advances to an NCAA Super Regional next weekend and will likely host as the No. 3 overall seed. The official selection of the eight super regional hosts will be announced Tuesday, June 2 by 10 a.m. ET. Georgia Bulldogs
Their likely opponent: Mississippi State, who swept the Starkville Regional to advance and will travel to Athens for the next round. Baseball America
A couple of other corrections to the original: the venue is Foley Field, and Georgia's Friday opener was moved up to about 5:06 p.m. (not 7 p.m.) due to weather.
So the "don't miss this weekend of regional baseball" framing is stale — that weekend has passed, and the Dawgs won. The live "don't miss" event now is the Super Regional next weekend (June 5–8), which is presumably what you'd want promoted.
Here's an enhanced version pivoted to that — accurate as of now, with the two pending items clearly noted:
The road to Omaha runs through Athens — again.
Fresh off a dominant sweep of the NCAA Athens Regional, the University of Georgia Bulldogs are one step closer to the College World Series. As the No. 3 national seed, Georgia powered through Foley Field over the weekend — dispatching Long Island 18-2 before knocking off Liberty twice, including a 6-1 clincher in Sunday's regional final — to punch a ticket to the eighth Super Regional in program history.
Now 49-12 and rolling, head coach Wes Johnson's Bulldogs host the Athens Super Regional, a best-of-three showdown with a trip to Omaha on the line. Their opponent is expected to be a red-hot Mississippi State squad, fresh off a sweep of its own in the Starkville Regional — setting up a heavyweight clash between two of the country's most storied baseball programs.
The Super Regional round is scheduled for June 5–8 at Foley Field. Win two games, and the Dawgs are headed to the College World Series in Omaha, where play begins June 12.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the run. Foley Field is one of the best atmospheres in college baseball — and this is win-or-go-home, postseason baseball at its most electric.
Note: NCAA Super Regional hosts and matchups become official Tuesday, June 2 by 10 a.m. ET. Confirm Georgia's host status, opponent, exact dates, and first-pitch times before publishing.
Two quick things worth deciding:
If you'd rather keep this as a recap of the regional win (for readers who came looking for the original listing), I can write that version instead — celebrating the championship rather than previewing what's next.
Want me to hold off until the official Tuesday announcement, or get this version ready now with placeholders for the times? I can also match it to the tone of your Hot Corner and Sunflower copy so all three read as a set.


Get ready to put your business in the spotlight! Join members of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce for a lively, community-wide business expo on Thursday, June 4th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Union Fare in the heart of downtown Athens. Hosted by the Chamber's Women Who Work committee, the Kick Ath Business Expo brings together local entrepreneurs, makers, and professionals under one roof for an evening of connection, discovery, and good old-fashioned community spirit. Best of all, it's open to everyone — vendors and attendees alike — so whether you're here to grow your business or simply to see what Athens has to offer, there's a place for you.
This is your opportunity to showcase your services, sell your products, and get your message in front of a wide and engaged local audience. Stroll the booths, meet the people behind some of Athens' most exciting businesses, make new connections, and discover your next favorite local find — all in one energizing two-hour window.
Date and Time Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Location Union Fare, 169 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
Fees & Admission
Basic entry: Free
Professional headshot by Evermore Photo: $15
Booth Vendor (Member Rate): $100 — Sold Out
Booth Vendor (Non-Member Rate): $150 — Sold Out
Expo Sponsor: $500 — Sold Out
All booth spaces have been claimed. If you'd still like to sponsor the event without a booth, please reach out to [email protected] — we'd love to have you involved.
For Our Vendors and Sponsors Booth vendors receive a dedicated 10x10 space and are welcome to promote and sell their goods and services throughout the evening. Please note that no food or drink may be sold or provided at individual booths, and vendors are responsible for supplying their own table and booth setup. Expo sponsors enjoy the full booth vendor experience plus added visibility — including promotion across all event materials, social media, and the Chamber newsletter. The deadline to register as a booth vendor was May 22, 2026.
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