Good morning, Athens.

Roads and sidewalks around the UGA campus will be closed for construction ahead of the fall semester, affecting pedestrian access and traffic.

East Cloverhurst and East Rutherford Streets are closed until July 31 while a portion of Rutherford Street is closed until Aug. 9.

Downtown Barberitos will close at the end of July after 26 years because a change in franchise ownership ended the Neace family’s license, and owner Keith Neace thanked customers while urging them to visit before it shuts its doors.

Retired Athens attorney Howard Scott's sequel Rascal's Redemption gains buzz on Amazon — blending local life with legal turmoil — as it draws attention for its creative portrayal.

Clarke County School District extended in-person enrollment assistance this week—parents can sign up students for the 2026-27 school year at the Student Registration Center at 595 Prince Avenue from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Georgia health officials report fewer than 80 cyclosporiasis cases in the state, up from early July, while a nationwide recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms (available in local stores) remains in effect.

Residents who recently bought shredded lettuce are advised to discard it and seek refunds.

Fayetteville triathlete Aaron Wright, a colon-cancer survivor, now mentors patients by sharing his experience to help guide their treatment.

Meanwhile, Clarke County is under a heat advisory today from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Winston is featured as the pet of the day by SheltersxShelves Rescue on Monday, Jul.

27. The local group highlights his charm to help local pet lovers connect with his story.

The SEC released UGA's 2026-27 conference schedule on Monday, showing five Saturday home games at Stegeman Coliseum against NCAA Tournament teams and several midweek matchups against Texas, Florida, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, and Missouri; tip-off times will be announced later.

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.