Good morning, Athens.

Athens shelter euthanized 10 dogs last week and has reduced adoption hours & stopped rescue transports, prompting upset community members to attend a commissioner meeting tonight to discuss restoring former programs.

Dovetail Market on Prince Avenue is open Tuesday through Saturday to serve sandwiches, soups and sides for lunch and dinner.

Locals can enjoy a focused selection of fresh meals each day.

After over 20 years at its Baxter Street headquarters, The Red & Black sold its longtime newsroom to Athens-based developer Polias and will relocate its operations to the Bottleworks development near the West End; the historic name will remain on the Baxter building as a tribute to its legacy.

Dr. Anne Shaffer, a licensed clinical psychologist and UGA faculty member since 2008, is announced as interim dean of the Graduate School + Ron Walcott has been named interim senior vice president for academic affairs following Dr. Benjamin Ayers’ move to Clemson as president.

Dr. Jennifer Scott, the new CCSD superintendent, scheduled three 'Progress and Plans' sessions for residents to learn about district progress.

They will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Heard Park, Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Athens-Clarke County Library, and Monday, Aug. 31 at Rhema Christian Fellowship (5:30 to 6:00 p.m.).

A timeline review shows UGA’s key events from its founding in 1785 to Athens’ incorporation and major milestones like the first football game and historic integration.

Construction has begun on the School of Medicine, which will open this fall (2026).

At a Georgia Chamber of Commerce event in Athens on Aug.

5, candidates Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms discussed Medicaid and data center issues. Jackson (supported by Gov. Brian Kemp) outlined a plan to reduce healthcare costs while Bottoms urged more data before making decisions.

A new study released today finds that calling litter cleanup a way to boost health increases public participation as UGA experts surveyed coastal residents and reported that the fitness benefits of trash pickup encourage cleaner outdoor spaces.

Georgia football held its first preseason practice Wednesday afternoon in its indoor facility until the rain eased and the session moved outside.

Coaches stressed a fast pace while players honed their skills in drills (with temperatures around 80) as they prepared for the season.

Georgia football held preseason practice Aug.

5 without running back Dante Dowdell, who missed the session after an ATV accident, letting junior Dwight Phillips move up the depth chart. Coach Kirby Smart praised Phillips’ performance & hard work as the team adjusted its plans.

Georgia football players will wear all-white uniforms in their week two home game with Western Kentucky on Sept.

12 at Sanford Stadium. Coach Smart and the team say the fresh look is set to boost energy & excite fans.