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Good morning Athens! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How UGA's first day back is reshaping Athens this week.
  • Surgeons and firefighters detail harrowing rescue on the Athens Bypass.
  • Why skipping one mowing could turn your Athens lawn into a bee buffet

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 73.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• University of Georgia students begin fall semester (onlineathens.com) — Fall semester has officially started at the University of Georgia in Athens, bringing students back to campus and signaling a busy season for local streets, shops, and neighborhoods. A series of photos documents the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
   

• Surgeons needed to save man caught in concrete placer hopper (equipmentworld.com) — Emergency crews and a specialized surgical team spent two hours rescuing a worker who fell into a concrete placer hopper on the Athens Bypass near Atlanta Highway, ultimately amputating his leg to free him. Athens-Clarke County Fire Department and Piedmont Athens Regional staff coordinated the response, and officials have not yet released the worker's identity or condition.
   

• It's Not Just Flowers That Help the Pollinators. Grass Can Too. (morningagclips.com) — UGA researchers in Athens have found that common centipedegrass lawns can quietly feed bees well into late summer, not just the flowers in your garden. By mowing every 10–14 days and letting the grass briefly flower, Athens homeowners can turn ordinary yards into important late-season pollinator buffets without giving up a tidy lawn.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • MBMS Football vs. Loganville (HOME)
    Malcom Bridge Middle School, 2500 Malcom Bridge Rd, Bogart, GA 30622, USA
    5:00 pm
  • OCMS Football vs. Morgan County Middle School
    Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
    5:00 pm
  • Varsity Softball vs. Saint Francis (Camper Night)
    Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • MBMS Volleyball @ Dove Creek MS (AWAY)
    Malcom Bridge Middle Dove Creek Middle School, 7915 Hog Mountain Rd, Statham, GA 30666, USA
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Reunited!!
    Thanks everyone! Sharing for a friend- Found kitty- is this your sweet baby? Red collar with bell. (Nextdoor Briarcliff Woods)
  • Reposting as we still haven't found his owner.
    Super sweet dog found off Mitchell bridge road. He's always looking for activities to do. If you know this dog/his owner, please let me know! (Nextdoor Preserve Drive)
  • Carrier Global Corporation posted a job opening for Sr Assoc, Materials Planning in Athens. Apply here.
  • University of Georgia posted a job opening for Elbert County Administrative Assistant in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watkinsville

  • Westminster Christian Academy opens football season (oconeeenterprise.com)
  • From black walnuts to vet school: FFA helped a Star in Agriscience finalist find her path (agdaily.com)
  • Cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia (times-georgian.com)

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Ok Athens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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