Good morning, Athens.

The Athens Goes Acoustic Festival was held on July 26 at Athentic Brewing Company and featured 10 local acts with vendor tables for food and goods.

Organized by Ana Wagner and Steven Casto, part of the ticket sales went to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

Last week, Athens held a No Phone Party & Taco Party at Hendershot’s on July 22 where Kenosha Kid played music and Seth Hendershot drummed, while a student orientation leader's day was shared at Tate Student Center on July 23.

The Athens Goes Acoustic Festival took place on July 26 at Athentic Brewing Company with bands, vendors, and local acts like Full on Monet, Mother of Stitches, and Stratton James performing.

Carlee Steppe, a conservation botanist, said native plants help reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides and protect local wildlife from habitat fragmentation — a rising issue as private lands replace natural habitats.

Local experts urge private landowners to support local nurseries to grow and propagate these plants, which also save water and prevent erosion.

State Prosecutor Shelia Ross, who handled the case against Jose Ibarra for killing UGA student Laken Riley, was honored with the President’s Award for Excellence by district attorneys at the statewide conference held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center — she has also prosecuted cases in Georgia, California, and Florida.

Daily Groceries Co-op at 1190 Prince Ave in Athens offers freshly made lunches including classic, vegetarian, and vegan sandwiches along with locally made desserts and drinks.

Open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., the co-op—established in 1992 and converted in 2000 to include customer ownership—provides a relaxed spot for a quick bite.

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.

Them Dirty Roses Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets available — Experience southern rock from the heart of Georgia with Them Dirty Roses.

Cosmic Charlie Concert

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $28+ — Experience a fresh, high-energy take on the Grateful Dead catalog with Athens' own Cosmic Charlie.

An Evening with The Mountain Grass Unit

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $39 — Enjoy an evening of live bluegrass music in Athens with The Mountain Grass Unit.