PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Summary of Depreciation and Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense, Property and equipment	$ 82,611	$ 71,933	$ 66,255
Amortization, Intangibles	0	765	1,613
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$ 82,611	$ 72,698	$ 67,868