Good morning, Athens.

Georgia peach growers are testing a warmer storage method at 55°F to see if it can keep the fruit juicy and tasty for shoppers.

Pearson Farm and other growers will run taste tests in the coming weeks while UGA Cooperative Extension researchers study if warmer storage can bring back the peaches’ signature flavor—an effort that may boost sales.

An Athens woman is charged with animal cruelty after a surveillance video showed her throwing a brick at a kitten outside a home on Easy Street on Aug.15—police arrested the 32-year-old suspect two days later and will seek a warrant for felony aggravated cruelty as the cat is treated at an animal shelter.

A homeless woman—identified by a local outreach worker from doorbell footage—was arrested on August 14th on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals after she repeatedly threw a concrete brick at a cat on Easy Street and is now held in pretrial detention with a $1,000 bond.

Today, five Athens high school football games are scheduled at 7:30 p.m., including North Oconee at Clarke Central, Oglethorpe at Laney, Athens Academy at John Milledge, Jefferson at Stephens County, and Athens Christian at Loganville Christian Academy—local teams aim to build on early wins with key players ready to compete.

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.

Panda Bear Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — 40 Watt Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Noah Lennox, known for his two decades with Animal Collective.

Tank and The Bangas Live Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $28+ — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Tank and The Bangas, blending spoken word, soul, funk, and hip hop.

Camper Van Beethoven Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Ticket information unavailable — Experience Camper Van Beethoven performing 'Telephone Free Landslide Victory' in its entirety along with other hits.

Cherub Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Georgia Theatre — $33 — Experience an energetic performance by Cherub in a vibrant local venue.

Norma Rae Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Athentic Brewing Company — Check website for details — Experience an Americana sound with original Southern songs and vocals.

It's A 2000's Party: Athens

8-11 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Look forward to a nostalgic showdown of music and fashion from the iconic 90's and 2000's.