Good morning, Athens.

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will receive 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food from America250 and JustServe on Thursday, Aug.

27 at 11 a.m. Local leaders and volunteers will gather to welcome the donation, which should feed about 1,400 people for a week during America's 250th celebration.

The Athens Film Festival will begin tomorrow in downtown Athens, offering over 110 films from 30 countries across six venues.

It will feature 20 world premieres plus 20 U.S. premieres, with screenings, panels, and Q&A sessions bringing filmmakers and audiences together.

With fall weather arriving, Athens residents may see lower electricity bills if they adjust thermostats and check HVAC systems — experts recommend setting them to 68 degrees to save energy.

Savings will vary based on household habits.

The University of Georgia began its academic year with record enrollment of about 44,500 students and dedicated two new campus buildings to support growth—one a $72.5 million residence hall on Lumpkin Street and the other a dining and learning center near Baxter and Lumpkin.

A new housing development at a former concrete plant off College Avenue must upgrade a trestle that frequently shears trucks by increasing its clearance from 13 feet to 13 feet (6 inches) for fire trucks before occupancy; the project will offer 156 units pending rezoning.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart said the battle for the backup quarterback role behind Gunner Stockton remains open after two preseason scrimmages with Ryan Puglisi and Ryan Montgomery showing improvements.

The decision will be clarified ahead of the season opener on Sept. 5 against Tennessee State.

The UGA Spike Dawgs Roundnet Club showcased its competitive yet laid-back spirit in March at the Club Sports Complex in Athens with regular practices & team dinners.

The student-run team later competed in a sectional tournament in Atlanta and drew growing local interest in spikeball.

Former Georgia Bulldog running back Nick Chubb retired from the NFL after eight seasons and was praised by coach Kirby Smart as an incredible ambassador who led by example in overcoming major injuries during his two years with the team.