Good morning, Athens.

Dumpling Master—a chain from Atlanta—will open a new restaurant at 115 Hickory St. inside The Mark Phase II student housing complex in Athens, offering dumplings, noodles, rice dishes, dim sum, and a variety of drinks; the opening is expected within the next month.

Rakeim Jaquin Hillsman, 31, and Jemeka Joanna Moon, 27, were indicted for a driveby shooting on Dwight Road on April 30th—Hillsman faces charges of aggravated assault, driveby shooting, and firearm possession by a felon while Moon faces charges of aggravated assault, driveby shooting, and fleeing from police—and a resident said the attack targeted her over a dispute with Hillsman's sister, and they will be arraigned on August 11th.

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will host its statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Athens from Nov.

5 to 7, with early bird registration ending Sept. 1. The event will include walking tours of historic sites including the Morton Theater + workshops with preservation experts + receptions that highlight local heritage.

Athens town leaders met on July 26 at the Miriam Moore Community Center to talk about gun violence.

Mayor Kelly Girtz and Commissioner Tiffany Taylor said Athens had six months without a murder—yet 436 shootings from 2021 to 2024 hurt or killed 138 people—and they urged safe gun storage to protect everyone.

An audit of Athens Transit recommends a cost-benefit study on reinstating fares—Internal Auditor Gavin Hassemer noted that the agency’s reliance on federal grants and local sales taxes, along with undercounted ridership, may put future funding at risk.

He also suggested that modern digital payment methods and addressing lower driver pay compared to other local services could improve operations.

Georgia football reported to fall camp today with over half the team made up of first and second year players.

The Bulldogs will watch key players transfer linebacker Elo Modozie, offensive guard Daniel Calhoun and wide receiver Noah Thomas as they work to improve their run game.

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.

Chamomile & Whiskey Concert

8-11 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy deep roots rock sounds from Nashville's Chamomile & Whiskey with incisive lyricism and nostalgia.

Tom Segura Live

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Classic Center — Tickets starting at $40 — Experience a night of laughter with one of comedy's biggest stars as he brings his latest tour to Athens.