Good morning, Athens.

A UGA student at Rambler Athens fell eight stories from an open window early Saturday evening while dancing on a couch—landing in the courtyard and pool area and now receiving hospital treatment.

The State Botanical Garden hosted the 36th annual Insectival on Sunday, Sept.

27, where community members learned about insects from experts and watched a butterfly release on the Flower Garden Lawn.

On Sunday, the Athens branch of ASALH honored pioneering Black educators who helped desegregate local schools at ‘Uncommon Valor’ in Athens.

The program—featuring a film screening, student recitations and remarks by CCSD Superintendent Jennifer Scott—celebrated their lasting impact.

Students at UGA can vote for the 2026 Homecoming king and queen until Friday at noon; winners will be crowned at halftime (at the Vanderbilt game on Oct.

3).

Georgia residents will set clocks back one hour as daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov.

1 — older devices may need manual updates. A bill in Congress could eventually allow year-round daylight saving time, but for now the schedule remains unchanged.

Georgia running back Nate Frazier did not play against Oklahoma Saturday because he suffered a ribs injury from Arkansas & Coach Kirby Smart said on Monday he deferred to the SEC availability report ahead of the upcoming Vanderbilt game.

Georgia football will play Alabama on Oct.

10 (7:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC) at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium in a top 10 matchup under Kirby Smart.

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

28 during Vanderbilt week—discussing freshman QB Jared Curtis and the team’s plans for upcoming games.

On Monday, Sept. 28, Georgia beat writer Marc Weiszer—an Athens Banner-Herald reporter—shared his analysis to set the scene for Vanderbilt game week, highlighting key strategies and matchup insights.

Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13 inside Sanford Stadium on Monday, Sept.

28. Kirby Smart led the Bulldogs to a decisive win, setting a strong foundation for the season.

Cast your vote for the Piedmont Athens Regional high school athlete of the week for Sept.

28 based on performances from Sept. 21-27 (polls close Oct. 4 at 5 p.m.).