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In today's newsletter:

  • Need counseling in Athens but overwhelmed by options? Start with this guide
  • How a simple text could keep Athens residents out of jail.
  • How a new Publix and apartments could reshape downtown Athens living

Also on today's calendar: DanceATHENS 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How students can find therapy and other mental health resources (redandblack.com) — UGA students in Athens now have a detailed, locally tailored guide to finding therapy, understanding insurance, and protecting privacy while seeking mental health care. The guide highlights Athens counselors, sliding-scale options, nonprofits like Nuçi's Space and Banyan Tree Center, campus groups such as PCC and North Star, and crisis lines, plus tips for using telehealth and free tools like Headspace when local providers are booked.
   

2. Athens-Clarke County judge starts text program to remind defendants of court dates (11alive.com) — If you or someone you know has to appear in Athens-Clarke County court, a new text-reminder system could help prevent costly missed dates, warrants, and even jail time. Judge Ryan Hope's initiative, now being studied for statewide expansion, uses simple messages to boost attendance, save taxpayer dollars, and keep families and workers in Athens on track with their cases.
   

3. Northwood Ravin Launches Leasing at Publix-Anchored Student Housing Development Near University of Georgia (studenthousingbusiness.com) — A major new student-focused apartment complex, Magnolia, is now pre-leasing at Broad Street and Milledge Avenue in downtown Athens, bringing 179 units and the first national grocer, Publix, to the downtown area. Residents can expect extensive amenities from coworking and wellness spaces to a pool, jumbotron, and fitness center, with opening planned before UGA's 2027–28 school year.
   

4. Shop with a Bulldog seeks community support in bringing holiday joy to Athens children (classiccitynews.com) — University of Georgia students are gearing up for the Nov. 8 Shop with a Bulldog event, pairing Athens-Clarke County children with volunteers for a day of holiday shopping and mentorship. Organizers are asking Athens residents, businesses, and Bulldog fans to donate or enter a prize-packed giveaway so more local kids can enjoy gifts, attention, and lasting connections this season.
   

5. Live scoreboard for Athens-area high school football Week 8 (onlineathens.com) — Athens-area football fans get a handy live scoreboard for Week 8, spotlighting Cedar Shoals, Athens Academy, Clarke Central, and other nearby powerhouses as they chase winning records and region leads. You can follow scores in real time Friday night, then return Saturday for a full recap of how local teams fared across Northeast Georgia.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anybody know of any single dad support groups around Athens?
    I'm really struggling right now to get by with some things and I don't know how to figure it out. Try my best because I have to for my daughter. It's… (Nextdoor Normaltown)
  • FOUND KITTY!
    This sweet unfixed male cat is causing chaos at my house. He is very sweet, obviously has a home. Quite young and found with a blue collar with a… (Nextdoor Five Points)
  • Tire Discounters, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Driver in Athens. Apply here.
  • University of Georgia posted a job opening for Georgia Center Restaurant and Banquet Server (Temporary) in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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