Good morning, Athens.

Pike Nursery is inviting local residents to plan their spring gardens now by offering expert tips; local neighbors can visit shop.pikenursery.com to find their nearest location & get started.

Franklin CREATE hosted its annual Startup Social in Sanford Stadium's recruiting lounge on Thursday (4-7 p.m.), where students, faculty and community members showcased startups and networked to explore entrepreneurial skills for career and startup-building.

Stacee Farrell has led Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful since the 1980s to promote sustainability and combat illegal dumping, including tire litter and unsafe battery disposal.

Her team works with ACC Solid Waste + Fire Departments to educate residents and monitor dumping sites across Athens.

Social Security checks will be mailed on Oct.

14, 21, and 28 while SSI checks will be sent on Oct. 1 for October and Oct. 30 for November. The administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, and local offices provide details.

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center is hosting Pink Party with a Purpose, a free breast cancer awareness event.

The event includes garden walks and Tai Chi from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Community Garden (285 Talmadge Drive).

On Friday night, Cedar Shoals won 20-8 over Apalachee as sophomore Jamel Hamm turned an early fumble into a 37-yard game-winning touchdown pass in the final minutes.

The Jaguars will travel to Mountain View on Oct. 2.

Athens Banner-Herald beat writer Marc Weiszer offered his pick for the Georgia-Oklahoma game and outlined three key factors to watch during the matchup today.

Georgia football players recall the 2017 Rose Bowl win against Oklahoma, a game marked by Sony Michel’s 27-yard dash in double overtime that shifted the program’s narrative.

Kirby Smart and former AD Greg McGarity credit the victory with launching the Bulldogs into powerhouse status.