🌱 Patch AM: What the North Avenue day shelter’s closure means for Athens’ unhoused neighbors.

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In today's newsletter:

• What the North Avenue day shelter's closure means for Athens' unhoused neighbors.
• How did an Athens resident lose $30K in a PayPal scam?
• How 40,000 pounds of food will help Athens families this week.

Also on today's calendar: The Athens Water Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Advantage Behavioral Health Is Ending Operations at North Avenue Day Shelter (flagpole.com) — Athens' Homeless Day Service Center on North Avenue will end showers and laundry Sept. 25 and fully close Oct. 16 unless another nonprofit steps in. Advantage Behavioral Health says it must refocus on core treatment services, while local leaders work on a transition plan, leaving many unhoused Athenians worried about meeting basic needs as colder weather approaches.
   

• Uber driver arrested on Arkansas warrants (onlineathens.com) — An Athens man reportedly lost $30,000 in a fake PayPal scam, one of several recent cases detailed by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies also handled shoplifting at Walmart, suspected drug use at a QuikTrip, an Uber driver wanted on Arkansas warrants, and a stolen truck found in Bogart.
   

• 40,000 pounds of food donations arriving in Athens for America's 250th celebration (redandblack.com) — Athens-Clarke County residents facing food insecurity will soon benefit from 40,000 pounds of donated shelf-stable food arriving at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Local officials and Latter-day Saints leaders will gather Thursday to welcome the JustServe truck, part of a nationwide America250 effort sending 250 truckloads of food to communities across all 50 states.
   

📸 Around Athens

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• In The End - Linkin Park Tribute →
  40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Auditions for "The Spongebob Musical" at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens
  5:00 pm
• Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board Meeting →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Athens Film Festival 2026
  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Morton Theater - Box Office Cin - Red Carpet Flicker Globe LiveWire Paloma Park Trappeze
• Auditions for "The Spongebob Musical" at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• "Movie Matinee" Therapeutic Program →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 211 Hoyt St., Athens
  11:00 am
• "Movie Matinee" Therapeutic Program at Lyndon House Arts Center →
  Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar, 291 Henderson Ext., Athens
  11:00 am
• Restore Pros Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting
  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• The Athens Water Festival →
  Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd, Athens
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• MBMS Volleyball vs Morgan County MS (HOME)
  Malcom Bridge Middle School, 2500 Malcom Bridge Rd, Bogart, GA 30622, USA
  5:00 pm
• OCMS Football vs. Dove Creek Middle School
  Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
  5:00 pm
• MBMS Volleyball @ Morgan County MS (AWAY)
  Malcom Bridge Middle Morgan County Middle School, 1201 College Dr, Madison, GA 30650, USA
  5:00 pm
• Shih Tzu Not Trivia →
  South Main Brewing, 1725 Electric Ave Ste 140, Watkinsville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Im a home remedy girly.
  I prefer the more natural medicines as opposed to over the counter or Rx. What's your favorite home remedy, and what do yall use it for?? Im trying… (Nextdoor Rustwood Dr)
• In decades of life this is the best mechanic I have ever had the privilege to have work on my car.
  Their labor costs are unbelievably fair. They are kind. They listen, and are not dismissive of your concerns. They love dogs! :-) (Nextdoor Saxon Woods)

• Athens Orthopedic Clinic posted a job opening for Accounting Associate in Athens. Apply here.
• Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Silverware Roller in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watkinsville

• Man offered bribe after DUI crash (classiccitynews.com)

Bogart

• Getting to know Aaron Philo, the first Florida starting QB of Jon Sumrall era (yardbarker.com)

Jefferson

• Not Quite Legal (businessradiox.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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