Good morning, Athens.

Big Bethel AME Church hosted Social Justice Sunday on August 24 as dozens gathered to honor the upcoming 62nd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s March on Washington and I Have a Dream speech—church leaders urged congregants to register to vote.

Entrepreneur, activist and community leader Mokah Jasmine Johnson hosted a brunch and workshop event on August 23 at the Lyndon House Arts Center to empower women starting their own businesses—she and guest speaker Parissa Burton shared personal journeys and marketing strategies to help refine their brands.

Jonathan Mandell Mapp, 40, of Jennings Mill Parkway, overdosed on fentanyl while driving at the intersection of Atlanta and Monroe highways and was revived by emergency responders before he was arrested, booked on DUI and suspended license charges, and denied bail for violating probation.

A police officer on North Avenue checked tags at the Apex convenience store at about 10 p.m. on August 4th and arrested Treshun Rashaad Edwards of Smokey Road after noticing a license plate mismatch on a Chrysler 300 sedan registered to a Ford Edge SUV—Edwards was later found hiding in a bathroom at a Hallmark Estates home where a search revealed a large amount of methamphetamine and opioid pills, and he now faces charges including drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, felony fleeing and eluding police, and motor vehicle violations.

A new list by Niche names eight colleges as the hardest to get into in Georgia — featuring Emory University with an 11% acceptance rate and schools like Georgia Tech, Point University, Spelman, UGA, Fort Valley State, Thomas University and Andrew College — using recent figures reported by the U.S. Department of Education and the institutions.

A study by USA TODAY Sports of 15 college football teams in 2024 found that quarterbacks score more when lining up under center rather than in the shotgun at the goal line—teams like Georgia showed better results with the under center approach.

Many offensive coordinators still favor the shotgun formation even though the study indicates a higher success rate with quarterbacks under center.

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.

Cam Smith and the Lawless Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $10 — Enjoy high-energy Southern rock and country music from a local band blending classic rock grit with country soul.

Restoration Labor Day 5K

8 a.m. — Crawford Depot — Registration needed — Enjoy a scenic run on Labor Day at the 21st Annual Restoration Labor Day 5K.

John R. Miller Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Tickets required — Experience the intricate wordplay and haunting imagery of John R. Miller's debut solo album.

Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $38+ — Experience the captivating recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s timeless classics with Rumours ATL.

Geordie Greep Concert

7-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Tickets starting at $50 — Catch Geordie Greep live for an unforgettable evening of music.

Briscoe Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $46+ — Enjoy a lively concert by Briscoe in a vibrant Athens venue.

The Baseball Project Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $90+ — Catch The Baseball Project live in a vibrant atmosphere at this iconic venue.

The H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival

8-11 p.m. — Live Wire Athens — $12 - $20+ — Celebrate the return of '90s festival vibes with iconic tracks from legendary bands.