PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Summary of Depreciation and Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Depreciation expense, Property and equipment	$ 66,255	$ 62,579	$ 58,815
Amortization expense, Intangible assets	1,613	2,404	2,410
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$ 67,868	$ 64,983	$ 61,225