Good morning, Athens.

Daily Groceries Co-op on Prince Avenue in Athens serves made-to-order lunches with classic, vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, desserts and locally sourced drinks.

Open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., the co-op has been a community resource since 1992 and became a cooperative in 2000—settling into its current location in 2023.

Lay Park in Athens will host Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 2 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. to celebrate its 50th anniversary—featuring a Kids Zone with games, inflatables, a public swim, and a DJ—while offering free admission and food truck options.

Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structural fire at Enclave 425 at 1 a.m. on July 27 at 425 Riverbend Pkwy—evacuating all residents safely while the building sustained significant damage and the cause remains under investigation.

The UGA study found that only 10% of early childhood teachers had enough planning time, with many receiving 37 minutes less than planned compared to K-12 teachers—forcing them to work evenings and weekends.

This lack of scheduled planning time is raising concerns about burnout and high turnover that may prompt changes in state policy.

At the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council summer conference held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, district attorneys honored Sheila Ross by awarding her the President’s Award for Excellence for leading the case that secured a guilty verdict against Jose Ibarra for murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the UGA campus. Her swift appointment and steadfast commitment under pressure earned praise from state officials—highlighting her role in one of the most high-profile trials in recent years.

The Georgia Department of Health released restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties from July 17—30, showing several locations with perfect results and others with lower scores.

Some inspections noted issues like missing hand soap, live roaches — and mold growth that could affect food safety.

In 2025, several new restaurants opened in Athens, making the city a growing destination for food lovers—Swirlee’s Sweet & Frozen Treats opened at 1040 Gaines School Rd. in February, Yossi Kitchen at 100 Prince Ave. on Feb.

12, Three Buddies at 529 Baxter St. in March, The Varsity at 2271 Hog Mountain Rd. on Apr. 14, Tres Amigos at 350 E. Broad St. on May 27, Sully’s Steamers at 255 E. Clayton St. on June 9, Pancho’s Tacos & Tequila at 675 Pulaski St. on June 16, and Baddie’s Burger House at 1307 Prince Ave. on Jul. 8.

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.