Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Athens.
🏘️ Community
Earlier this summer, Athens Parent Wellbeing closed its baby and children’s store ReBlossom but remains dedicated to supporting local families.
Executive Director Monira Silk explained future plans during a recent discussion on WUGA and the Wednesday Wellbeing Walk on July 22 on the Fred Birchmore Trail.
🎭 Culture
UGA professor Margaret Morrison will return Aug.
6 to the Performing Arts Center Lobby Gallery with Antiques, a set of four large canvases inspired by Italian antique markets (created from cell phone photos). The exhibit runs through early January and opens with a reception on Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.
🎓 Education
Today's guide shows the best back-to-school supply deals from Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
Parents in Athens can shop top picks (like Mead Spiral Notebooks and Crayola Crayons) to save money when school begins.
🌲 Environment
UGA and community partners are developing an interactive website to help homeowners choose trees to replace those lost in Hurricane Helene.
The site is set to launch this fall and will allow users to enter their ZIP code for expert planting tips and local reforestation event details.
Georgia hosts more firefly species than any other state and residents have seen more fireflies this summer.
Becky Griffin from UGA Cooperative Extension said her Lights off, Fireflies On project tracks why the glow has intensified.
📰 Lifestyle
A new list of seven Labor Day weekend trips is available for those seeking a quick summer adventure, featuring a Georgia state park and mountain towns within four hours of Atlanta.
Athens residents can explore ideas for family road trips & scenic escapes to enjoy the holiday.
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