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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:

  • OSHA steps in after serious Athens Perimeter construction injury.
  • How much did Athens rents really drop compared with last summer?
  • How UGA's Athens lab is aging sharks without harming a single one

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

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. OSHA investigates construction accident that injured worker in Athens (onlineathens.com) — A construction worker was seriously injured August 17 at a bridge project along the Athens Perimeter near Atlanta Highway, and federal OSHA officials have now opened a formal investigation. Athens-Clarke firefighters and Piedmont Athens Regional medical staff spent about two hours freeing the man after his leg became trapped in an auger inside a heavy equipment bucket.
   

2. Athens apartments \u200bfor rent saw slight price decreases since last July (onlineathens.com) — If you're renting in Athens, median apartment prices dipped slightly in July, with typical listings now at $1,578, about 15% below the Georgia state median. One- and two-bedroom units are both down from June and from last July, and Athens rents remain well below national averages, according to new data from rental marketplace Zumper.
   

3. UGA researchers develop way to estimate shark age using DNA analysis (wsbtv.com) — UGA scientists in Athens have created a DNA-based method to estimate shark ages without harming the animals, using epigenetic "clocks" instead of killing sharks to count growth rings. Tested on zebra sharks in southeastern aquariums, the technique could transform marine conservation by revealing population age structures and improving protection strategies for vulnerable species.
   

4. Sneak of the Week: Michael Guthrie Band, "Stop and Go" (culturesonar.com) — Athens music fans get a deep dive into the Michael Guthrie Band, one of the city's original underground power‑pop heroes from the famed late '70s and early '80s scene. The piece revisits their blistering track "Stop and Go," their DIY album Direct Hits, and Guthrie's 2025 Athens show celebrating 60 years of making music.
   

5. Athens GA Corps History (salvationarmyusa.org) — A new history of The Salvation Army in Georgia traces how the movement grew from rough beginnings on Atlanta streets in 1890 to a statewide network that reached Athens in 1916. Today, the organization runs dozens of Corps, shelters, thrift stores, and social service programs across Georgia, relying heavily on community donations to keep helping neighbors in need.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • MBMS Volleyball @ Oconee MS (AWAY)
    Malcom Bridge Middle Oconee County Middle School, 1101 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677, USA
    4:30 pm
  • Writers of Oconee →
    Oconee County Library, 1925 Electric Ave, Watkinsville
    5:00 pm
  • Varsity Softball at Monroe Area High School
    Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball at Brookwood
    Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • URGENT
    MISSING: BROWN TABBY (TWIG) Twig is a brown tabby with a white chin. She is about 9 pounds, and she has an orangeish-brown patch of fur above one… (Nextdoor Highland Park Dr)
  • Anyone missing this dog?
    Friendly. No collar or tags. Seen on Shadow Moss Dr. Friday 21 August ~ 9:30 AM. (Nextdoor Shadow Moss Dr)
  • JBS USA Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - Wing Line - 1st shift in Athens. Apply here.
  • Ted's Montana Grill posted a job opening for Server/Bartender in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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