🌱 Patch AM: Why Athens police suddenly tightened access to Flock cameras.

Greetings Athens! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Athens police suddenly tightened access to Flock cameras.
• How Athens students and first responders honored 9/11 at Sanford Stadium
• How you can help guide Athens' own WUGA public radio outreach

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Athens police restrict Flock access after alleged misuse (nowgeorgia.com) — Athens-Clarke County police have sharply limited who can access the county's Flock license plate reader cameras after an employee was accused of using the system to track his ex-wife's car. Only lieutenants and above can now use Flock, and even they need higher approval, while state and internal investigators continue reviewing how ACCPD handles this surveillance technology.
   

• University of Georgia marks 25 years since 9/11 with memorial stair climb at Sanford Stadium (11alive.com) — In Athens, the University of Georgia honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a dawn stair climb at Sanford Stadium, where participants repeated 120 steps 19 times. More than 130 students joined about 80 first responders from Athens-Clarke County and nearby agencies, including a survivor of the World Trade Center attacks who shared reflections on sacrifice and gratitude.
   

• Join WUGA's Community Advisory Council! (wuga.org) — Residents in Athens are invited to volunteer with WUGA's Community Advisory Council, which helps shape and support the station's outreach across the area. Members meet quarterly, act as a sounding board for programming needs, and connect staff with community networks. Participation is volunteer-based, and interested locals can apply online to get involved.
   

📸 Around Athens

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Belk, 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• The Athens Water Festival →
  Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Rd, Athens
  10:00 am
• Combat Comedy 7: Western Edition →
  X3 Sports - Athens, 2026 South Milledge Avenue, Athens
  8:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Reading Meetup at Athentic Brewing →
  Athentic Brewing Company, 108 Park Avenue, Athens
• TABLE THAI →
  8851 Macon Hwy Unit 305, athens
  10:00 am
• Museum Tour →
  Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens
  12:00 pm
• September Chapter Meeting - Native Ornamental Grasses for Songbirds →
  Athens Clarke County Extension Office, 275 Cleveland Rd, Athens
  2:00 pm
• The Oaks Ministry →
  The Oaks, 490 Kathwood Dr, Athens
  2:30 pm
• Live Music: BennyT →
  Oak House Distillery, 1015 Macon Hwy, Athens
  4:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Sim Week 2026 →
  Russell Hall, 1425 Prince Avenue, Athens
Friday September 18
• Windy Lake Manor Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration →
  Windy Hill Road, Windy Hill Rd
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Harvey Street Coming to Georgia Theatre! →
  Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Who is coming with me to hang out tomorrow?
  Only girls! Plus, you know I am deaf. It's okay to take notes on your phone. I can teach you new sign language if you'd like! (Nextdoor Smokey Rd)

• Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. posted a job opening for Materials Handler - Athens in Athens. Apply here.
• University of Georgia posted a job opening for Assistant or Associate Professor - Fungal Biology/Mycology in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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