Good morning, Athens.

Downtown Ministries is hosting its 10th annual Legacy of Hope Impact Banquet on Oct.

22 at Athens Church (10 Huntington Road) starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available to fund local youth and sports programs with support from partners Downtown Academy and Our Daily Bread.

PETA is launching its Free the Chicken truck in Athens today at noon at Memorial Plaza, offering free vegan chicken samples and starter kits to encourage plant-based dining; the tour will continue Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Plaza and Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sanford Stadium.

A UGA report shows the Suwannee River in Georgia is among the nation’s most infested with snakes, hosting 39 species (including five that are venomous) along its nearly 250 mile course toward the Gulf.

Researchers plan further study to help protect local habitats.

Flock Safety cameras installed at Bolton Dining Commons on campus have stirred privacy concerns among students and locals, while ACCPD explains that strict audits and limited officer access are in place to protect public safety.

UGA manages its own cameras, adding to the debate over surveillance and privacy.

East Athens Wellness Experience will hold its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov.

13 from 10 a.m. to noon at 585 Vine Street (East Athens). Local community members are invited to learn about the new facility.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said he does not comment on judgment calls in football as officials work through tough and dynamic moments during games.

He offered no formal response yet on the uncalled penalty in the Oct. 10 contest where Georgia beat Alabama 20-17.

Athens-based beat writer Marc Weiszer shared his game pick and three predictions for the Georgia-Auburn matchup that will take place Saturday, Oct.

17 in Athens.

Georgia released its SEC availability report for Saturday’s home game at 3:30 p.m. versus Auburn.

Nate Frazier is out with a lingering rib injury, KJ Bolden is questionable due to a leg injury, and wide receiver Isiah Canion is out.