Athens Transit debates fares: An audit urges county leaders to weigh reinstating bus fares against uncertain federal grants, undercounted ridership and rising operational costs — find out.
Orishas in Electric Color: The “Orisa! Orisha! Orixa!” exhibition at Lyndon House Arts Center runs through Oct. 11 with Victor Mora’s kaleidoscopic portraits of West African deities and a children’s book reading plus art workshops on Aug. 9 — check out how to experience it.
UGA weather alerts improved: The University of Georgia has updated its weather warning system to improve the reliability and reach of campus alerts — learn what changed.
Become a certified nature steward: UGA Extension Henry County is offering the Georgia Master Naturalist Program this fall at various locations — find out how to join.
OCHS alumna leads attire closet: UGA senior Sophia Beasley has grown the SGA’s Professional Clothing Closet from a five-person volunteer team to 45 members, providing free suits and styling services to hundreds of students and forging new donor partnerships — learn what powers her vision.
Other Athens headlines this week
- Athens has seen dozens of new restaurants
- GA elementary school safe after mold testing
- GDOT began construction, closing lanes
- Meet adoptable animals at ACC Animal Services
- Mullis joins Athens Technical College board
- June Clarke County median price was $403,000
