Good morning, Athens.

Rescue advocate Crystal Eskola lost her cat Scotch when she let it off-leash at the local humane society on June 11.

After weeks of public tips, a family returned a microchipped tabby from near Cali N Tito’s, and Eskola now travels with Scotch (to keep it safe).

Former UGA standout Christen Miller & current Saints rookie paid for a stranger's groceries at a Rouses Market in Metairie on Tuesday, July 28, a kind act that went viral online as community members applauded his gesture inspired by his mom.

The UGA School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class of 64 students today to help address the state’s physician shortage—students began orientation and will join a White Coat Ceremony and a December opening of a new 93,000 sqft facility.

Local Lidl stores sold a batch of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and eggs from July 15 to July 22.

The FDA reported the packaging lacked English ingredient details, so customers are urged not to eat the cookies + return them for a full refund.

The Leaven Group is seeking a special overlay district for the Georgia Square Mall site after ending its ACC public-private partnership.

ACC Planning Commission will review the change on Aug. 6 & Jennings said no work will start until new zoning is approved.

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.