The Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts received more than $90,000 in donations after sending out an SOS to supporters at the start of October seeking to raise $30,000 in 30 days to address a cash shortfall.

To say thank you and in hopes of attracting new guests, the Duluth arts center is waiving admission charges through the end of the year. That comes at a good time: The center is hosting the Hudgens Artist Market on Friday (5:30-8:30 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Information: 770-623-6002, www.thehudgens.org.

HOWARD POUSNER

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Members of the conversion crew take a break as the main scoreboard is lowered to the floor to be worked on as the arena gets ready for the next concert at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Atlanta. The crew was working on creating a stage for the Friday, Oct. 3 Maxwell concert. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com