Good morning, Athens.

Jersey the kitten traveled about 800 miles (hidden in a UGA student’s car) from New Jersey to Athens and has now been adopted by Campus Cats.

UGA hosted a memorial stair climb in Sanford Stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

11 attacks. Over 130 students and 80 first responders climbed 120 stairs 19 times at 6 a.m. to honor victims; University ROTC started this tradition three years ago.

At their regular meeting on Thursday, the Clarke County Board of Education elected Dr. Patricia Yager as Vice President to fill a vacancy since June; she has served on the board since 2019 (and is a University of Georgia professor), succeeding outgoing Vice President Mark Evans.

Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms held a rally at Georgia Theatre on Sept.

13 that drew over 1,400 people, including local UGA students, and featured discussions on lowering costs and expanding affordable housing — efforts aimed at easing economic strain on residents.

The Georgia Department of Health released inspection scores for Athens venues inspected Sept.

1-14, awarding 100 to several schools and a UGA facility while noting an 89 at Butt Hutt’s kitchen (live cockroaches and other issues were observed).

Tyriq Green scored two touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 70-20 win but left with a suspected right leg injury (with 1:04 remaining).

Coach Kirby Smart said on Monday his play in Saturday’s contest at Arkansas remains uncertain.

Fans can buy tickets for the SEC game between Georgia & Arkansas on Saturday, Sept.

19 at noon in Fayetteville at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Ticket prices start at $45 on Ticketmaster, and the game will air on ABC.

Georgia volleyball swept Tulane + South Alabama during a weekend road trip in Mobile, boosting their record to 7-2.

The Bulldogs will host Georgia Tech at Stegeman Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

Nate Haley of the UGA Ice Dawgs was injured in a game against South Carolina + officials said further details will be available soon.

Georgia football will face Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept.

26 with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff and a broadcast on either ABC or ESPN as the SEC finalizes TV options after Saturday’s games.

Several former Georgia players shined in Week 1 of the NFL, including Bears' D’Andre Swift who recorded 134 yards and three touchdowns, Chargers' Ladd McConkey who scored early but is now being tested for a rib injury, and Ravens' Roquan Smith along with Eagles' Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter.

Athens residents can vote for the Piedmont Athens Regional Athlete of the Week based on high school sports performances from Sept.

7-13; the poll closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20.