Good morning, Athens.

On East Clayton Street, Sgt. Robie Cochran helped a 75-year-old man with mental health concerns by promising a shower and new underwear before taking him for evaluation; after discharge, a family member from Atlanta will pick him up as the officer waits with coffee.

Athens GA Live Music documented local music shows from Aug.

25 to Aug. 28 at venues like Flicker Theatre & Bar, Nowhere Bar and Normaltown Brewery. Bands included Orchid Mantis, Telephone Pole, Rhodes & The Classic City Allstars, LungBurner, Sacred Bull, False Gods, Little Mae and In the End.

The Clarke County School District and AthFest Educates are launching Athens AIR: Artists in Residence to bring local professional artists into elementary schools.

Three schools will host one-week residencies where students and artists will collaborate on projects (murals, sculptures, ceramics) over the coming school year.

Books for Keeps (an Athens nonprofit) is expanding its Storytellers Literacy Mentor Program that pairs first- and second-graders with volunteers for two 30-minute reading sessions each week.

Volunteers can apply on the Books for Keeps website to support local literacy and build positive relationships with students.

Residents gathered at Hilsman Middle School on Aug.

22 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Eastside library set to open by the end of 2027. Local officials said the project, part of the regional library system’s expansion & community access plan, will offer study spaces and event areas.

At Heard Park on Aug.

25, CCSD Superintendent Jennifer Scott said residents will vote in November on renewing ESPLOST — a 1% sales tax — to fund expansions at Timothy Road Elementary, Burks Elementary, and update West Broad School. She held town halls to discuss tech upgrades and career plans.

The University of Georgia was ranked 13th among 586 public universities in Niche’s 2027 Best College rankings released yesterday.

It earned an A+ grade that showed high-quality academics, excellent professors, and vibrant student life.

Athens is investing in sustainable, affordable homes to help cover its need for nearly 10,000 units and meet a clean energy goal by 2035.

Habitat for Humanity is building energy-efficient houses using factory-built methods & innovative construction to lower long-term utility bills despite higher upfront costs.

Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin said he learned of teammate Xzavier McLeod's sudden retirement from football via social media, and he expects Coach Kirby Smart to answer questions during today's SEC teleconference.

College football season openers spark lasting memories for Bulldogs fans who recall dramatic wins on Grant Field and beyond.

The storied games featuring classic comebacks and upsets continue to fuel local pride and set high expectations for this season.

Former UGA football player Wix Patton will debut his wrestling career on Sept.

9 at Akins Ford Arena during the AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite live taping, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the event starting at 7:30 p.m. — Patton returns to a city that shaped his future pursuits.