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Good morning Athens! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Athens aims to balance green building with urgent housing needs
  • How Athens police say one catfishing scheme targeted multiple local victims
  • Meet the Athens nursing assistants who earned a Disney World celebration

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City weighs clean energy goals against housing needs (finance-commerce.com) — Athens-Clarke County is trying to tackle a shortage of nearly 10,000 affordable homes while still pushing toward 100% clean energy by 2035. Local officials and Athens Area Habitat for Humanity describe how factory-built and highly efficient homes in the Micah's Creek development, plus potential new incentives, could lower utility bills and expand stable housing for Athens families.
   

2. Athens police arrest South Carolina man in catfishing scheme (fox5atlanta.com) — Athens-Clarke County police have arrested a South Carolina man accused of running an online catfishing scheme that defrauded multiple victims, and they believe more victims may still be unidentified. Residents in Athens are urged to be cautious about online relationships, especially if money or gifts are requested, and to contact Sgt. Nathaniel Franco if they suspect fraud.
   

3. Athens nursing assistants earn Disney trip through Pruitt-Health program (onlineathens.com) — Nursing assistants from Pruitt-Health facilities in Athens have earned senior CNA status and celebrated with a company-funded trip to Walt Disney World, highlighting a major career milestone for local caregivers. The recognition underscores how Athens-based staff are advancing through Pruitt-Health's training program while continuing to support patients in area facilities.
   

4. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position – Odum School of Ecology (uw.edu) — A new two-year postdoctoral research associate position is open at the Odum School of Ecology's Wildlife and Water Lab at the University of Georgia in Athens, focusing on spatial biodiversity data, ecohydrology of birds, and AI-enabled decision tools. Athens-based candidates with strong quantitative skills, coding experience, and interest in nature-based solutions are encouraged to apply by September 30, 2026.
   

5. Football Travels to #3 Georgia on Saturday (tsutigers.com) — Sanford Stadium in Athens will host Tennessee State on Saturday as Georgia opens its 2026 football season following last year's SEC championship run. Local fans get kickoff time, TV and streaming details, plus background on Tennessee State's recent performance and history against SEC opponents ahead of the matchup.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Found this beauty wandering around our food trailer.
    There is a collar but i don't see any identification. Any idea who he/she belongs to (Nextdoor Historic Boulevard)
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    So my car got broken into last night and the only thing stolen of-value was my beloved prescription sunglasses. I live in the neighborhood behind… (Nextdoor Chicopee-Dudley)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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