Good morning, Athens.

Baddie's Burger House opened on July 8 at 1307 Prince Ave in Normaltown and offers a simple burger menu with a monthly pudding flavor.

Owner Joe Nedza said the new restaurant creates a family-friendly setting and features a unique blueberry muffin pudding available only in July.

Police said a 16-year-old girl, reported missing three months ago from Gwinnett, was found living in Athens homeless camps when she arrived at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and told officers she ran away from a group home in Gwinnett because her social worker did not listen to her complaints & she had kept in touch with her mother for help getting off the streets.

Georgia football offensive lineman Jahzare Jackson was arrested on July 16th on drug charges including possession of more than one ounce of marijuana — he was booked by the Clarke County Sheriff's Office and released on a $5,030 bond — and he will face further court hearings.

CCI Real Estate announced they closed a $67 million construction loan to redevelop the Baptist Collegiate Ministries building at 290 Lumpkin St., which will house UGA BCM and 240 residential units.

Construction has begun and the eight-story development — that will offer apartments, retail spaces and ministry areas — is set to be move-in ready by June 2027.

Baking from Books

6-8 p.m. — Oconee County Library — Free entry — Create delicious treats inspired by classic literature for grades 6-12.

Nick Smith - New South Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $35+ — Experience a high-octane performance by Nashville's rising country star with a fresh take on modern Southern sound.

Athens Food Truck Event

7-8:30 a.m. — Hilsman Middle School — Free entry — Distributing 30,000 lbs of food to support those in need in the Athens community.

80s Night with Atlanta Vice

8:00–10:30 p.m. — The Foundry — Tickets available — Atlanta Vice returns to jam with the best tunes from the 80s!

Classic City Sprint, Duathlon and Aquabike

7 AM – 2 PM — Sandy Creek Park — Registration fee required — Compete in swim, bike, and run events tailored for athletes of all levels.

The WannaBeatles Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Foundry — $25-30 — Experience spot on covers of Beatles classics and '60s hits with Grammy finalists The WannaBeatles.

AJJ Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of AJJ, a band from Phoenix, Arizona.

Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started Tour

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Classic Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of laughter with beloved Southern comedian Leanne Morgan, known for her charming and relatable storytelling.