Good morning, Athens.

Local yoga studios are enhancing accessibility through scholarships and DEI training while supporting diverse instructors.

Shakti Yoga, M3 Yoga, and Highland Yoga partner with nonprofits to offer community-supported memberships and plan cultural events that welcome all.

The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the Athens area unemployment rate was 3.5% in June, rising 0.8 points from May amid seasonal changes.

The regional labor force was 112,817, with 108,854 employed & 210 initial claims filed.

Athens residents got an update on Georgia Square Mall redevelopment when District 6 Commissioner Stephanie Johnson held a town hall on Thursday evening at the mall (doors opened at 5:30 p.m.) with a lead developer, an engineer, and the local planning director answering questions while she said more meetings are planned.

A Athens-area high school volleyball preseason player of the year poll is open until Thursday, July 30, at 5 p.m. with nominees chosen by local coaches — the winner will be announced on Monday, Aug.

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Kevn Kinney & Peter Buck Concert

7-11 p.m. — Hotel Indigo's Rialto Club — Sold out — Experience an unforgettable night with music legends Kevn Kinney and Peter Buck in an all-seated show.

Randall Bramblett Band

8-11 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of the Randall Bramblett Band in a seated show.