Good morning, Athens.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds and other native species are set to fly south between Sept.

27 and Oct. 4 as they head toward Mexico and Central America in their annual migration.

September is National Preparedness Month, and FEMA advises families in Athens to ready emergency kits and update their plans as hurricane season peaks now and continues until Nov.

30. Residents should review their list (water, food, flashlights, and batteries) to stay prepared for severe weather.

The Athens-Clarke County Commission listed the Kelley Diversified tract on Willow Street for sale to help cover bond payments for the Classic Center arena funding.

The move is part of a long-term plan to boost an entertainment district—further development votes are set for December.

Athens-Clarke County commissioners are reviewing a plan to ban plastic grocery bags and foam food containers to reduce litter and protect local recycling systems — the legislative review committee met Sept.

3 and will reconvene Oct. 1 to consider the proposal.

UGA’s #flUGA campaign returned Tuesday with a goal of administering 10,000 free flu shots to students, faculty and staff.

The campaign launched during #BeWellUGA Week and offered clinics at several campus locations Monday–Thursday from 1–3 p.m. and 5–9 p.m.

The University of Georgia’s annual #flUGA flu vaccination campaign returns Tuesday on campus with free vaccinations offered at Miller Learning Center, Tate Student Center, and the new Dining, Learning, and Well-being Center as part of #BeWellUGA Week, aiming to administer 10,000 vaccines during September and October.

Piedmont Athens Regional and the Athens Banner-Herald invite residents to vote for the high school athlete of the week based on performances from Aug.

31 to Sept. 6. The online poll closes Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. — nominations include students from 18 local schools.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart spoke with reporters on Tuesday, Sept.

8—discussing his focus on adjustments ahead of the Western Kentucky matchup. He explained how the team prepared to improve its in-game performance.

Georgia running back Dante Dowdell posted an Instagram update Sept.

7 on his recovery from an ATV accident that led to a 2½-month hospital stay with a punctured lung and broken ribs — teammates and coach Kirby Smart offered support as the team hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday.

Coach Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs reached No.2 in the latest Coaches Poll after a 63-3 win over Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium.

They will face Western Kentucky at home at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday on the SEC Network — a top ranking not seen since Dec. 7, 2025.