Good morning, Athens.

The future home of Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures will open in phases starting in December at the Classic Center on Foundry Street, a project that came from the 2021 Linnentown Resolution and funded affordable housing upgrades & down payment assistance for local residents.

Local libraries in Athens and nearby counties offer fall book sales starting Thursday.

The Athens-Clarke Library sale, which began Wednesday for members, runs through Saturday with a Bag Day while the Oconee, Madison and Oglethorpe County events feature preview nights and special discounts.

Creature Comforts celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Punt and Pass Podcast by releasing a limited-edition draft beer and hosting a live recording event in downtown Athens.

Georgia hosts a range of fall festivals that include local food, live music, parades and costume contests as part of autumn celebrations.

In Athens, Wild Rumpus will take place downtown at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

Athens has a busy weekend of cultural events with Oktoberfest at Athentic Brewing Co. Friday with live polka, Hispanic Heritage Celebration Sunday at Hendershot’s, Uncommon Valor honoring local educators at Clarke County School District on Sunday, Classic City Wrestling Friday night, and family-friendly Insectival Sunday at the Botanical Garden.

AthFest Educates announced over $80,000 in grants for the 2026-27 school year.

The funding will support local arts educators by providing safety upgrades + new instruments and field trips for K-12 students in Athens-Clarke County.

UGA is tied at No. 19 among public universities in the U.S. News 2027 rankings for the 11th straight year, with strong showings in Terry College of Business programs (accounting moved up six spots).

UGA President Morehead said the ranking shows ongoing excellence on campus.

First-year UGA School of Medicine student Nathan Demas starts his day at 6 a.m. with flashcards, lectures and hands-on labs at Health Sciences Campus in Athens—training to address Georgia’s rural healthcare needs.

The program emphasizes teamwork and clinical practice.

Taqueria Tsunami brings Asian and Latin flavors to Athens.

Its two locations at 320 E. Clayton St. (opened in 2015) and 1791 Oconee Connector (opened in 2023) serve tacos, poke bowls, quesadillas, salads, and shareable appetizers along with a full bar menu.

Cheryl Merriweather, owner of Ginny’s Apples, shared apple picking tips plus quick recipes on September 24.

Her conversation with Alyse offered practical ideas for enjoying Georgia’s apple season.

Athens-area high school football standings show that out of 18 schools, three remain undefeated as week six begins.

The unbeaten teams include unexpected runs by Korey Mobbs and Lenny Gregory (from Jackson County and Commerce), setting a competitive tone for upcoming matchups.

Georgia football is set to host Oklahoma in Athens on Saturday.

Analysts note the Bulldogs rank high in scoring (59.3 points per game) and expect their offense to counter Oklahoma's strong defense.