Good morning, Athens.

University of Georgia is hosting a memorial stair climb at Sanford Stadium today at 6 a.m. to honor those lost in the 9/11 attacks; UGA ROTC and local first responders will climb 120 stairs 19 times with entry through Gate 2.

Georgia’s Oktoberfest season is underway as Helen Oktoberfest began Sept.

10 and events in Tucker and Brunswick start Sept. 19 while other fall celebrations in Calhoun and elsewhere will offer German food, live music and games. Locals can look forward to a festive season statewide.

Today, the 9/11 Memorial Trail built by Bob Hart reverts to nature + the land hosting names of 2,977 victims, located off Morton Farm Road in Athens-Clarke County, was sold.

The trail honored those killed in the attack for over two decades.

This weekend, Athens offers live events including a hip hop concert at Ciné on Friday at 9 p.m. and a music festival at Atlas Complex starting at 4 p.m. — Saturday brings a Harold Rittenberry book signing at the Georgia Museum of Art while water and storytime programs run thereafter.

Three UGA students launched North Star (a mental health group) to break stigma and support peers on campus.

The organization will work with local nonprofits and university resources to offer safe spaces and outreach this semester.

UGA fencing club practices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights at Studio D at the Ramsey Student Center.

It held a successful newbie night on Aug. 20 that brought 20 beginners into a friendly setting where members learn fencing fundamentals and prepare for competitions (no prior experience needed).

Georgia football will play Western Kentucky tomorrow at 12:45 p.m. in Athens (the Bulldogs plan to focus on turnovers and fewer penalties after last week’s game).

Georgia softball announced its SEC schedule featuring a three-game series against Oklahoma in Athens from March 12-14 (North Oconee alum Kendall Wells is set to return for the matchup).