For decades, the 40 Watt Club has been a cornerstone of Athens, Georgia’s music scene. But keeping a legendary venue running takes more than packed shows.

In this story, we meet Jim Wilson, the man behind the curtain, who shares what it takes to preserve the club’s legacy while adapting to the modern music landscape.

Georgia Hartley is a third-year journalism and music business student.

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