Weather:  The Weather Channel is predicting a 60 percent chance of rain today with a high near 79. Expect rain showers in the morning hours and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The humidity is expected to be near 88 percent.

Top Things to Know:

• Fresh Market will be holding a career open house beginning at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn located at 197 E. Broad Street in Athens. The grocery store will open soon and is expected to bring 80 to 90 jobs to the area. Applicants must apply online prior to attending.
• Join a friendly game of duplicate bridge at 191 VFW Drive in Watkinsville. Games begin at 1 p.m. and the cost to participate is $4 per player.
• The August Sunflower Concert takes place this evening at the State Botanical Gardens in Athens. Tickets are available for $15 for non-members and $10 for members.

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