Good morning, Athens.

ACC Leaf & Limb Crews will collect yard debris in Zone 4 during the week of Monday, Aug.

10 (in Athens-Clarke County), so residents should prepare by placing waste at the curb for pickup.

Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter faces financial stress as costs have risen over $85,000, threatening its operations this fall.

The shelter is relying on donations in advance of its 11th Annual Bark & Wine fundraiser on Aug. 15 at Countryside Manor & urges community support to keep its services running.

UGA has opened a $72.5M dorm for 565 first-year students and a $60.7M Dining, Learning & Well-being Center featuring classrooms on campus.

These projects boost UGA’s capacity to serve its growing student community.

Pike Nurseries appeared on Good Day Atlanta Friday to teach residents the basics of gardening and show that starting a garden is simpler than it may seem.

The segment offered practical advice for those looking to enhance their outdoor spaces in Athens.

University of Georgia researchers are asking residents to help track an invasive yellow-legged hornet that threatens native insects such as honeybees.

The public is urged to report sightings using online tools provided by the Georgia Department of Agriculture & UGA Cooperative Extension.

Falcons linebacker Channing Tindall said his training camp focused on getting 1% better every day while learning multiple positions and working with defensive leadership as he reflected on his time with Georgia football.

North Oconee guard Justin Wise has committed to play for Georgia basketball as part of the 2027 recruiting class, opting to stay home and celebrate with a private commitment party Sunday — a move that underscores his preference for remaining close to home.