PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Summary of Depreciation and Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense, Property and equipment	$ 71,933	$ 66,255	$ 62,579
Amortization expense, Intangible assets	765	1,613	2,404
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$ 72,698	$ 67,868	$ 64,983