ATHENS Top Stories

Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for Feb. 4, 20262026-02-05
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Feb. 4, 2026, results for each game:WinningPowerball numbers from Feb. 4 drawing 27-29-30-37-58, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous...
Create a taste of Athens in your own kitchen2026-02-05
Business Day: Recipe book is crammed with recipes so you can make your own delicious Greek food...
Athens man arrested on drug trafficking, weapons charges after traffic stop2026-02-05
Decatur Daily: An Athens man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies with the Limestone CountySheriff's Office seized large quantities of illegal drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop late last month. ......
Firefighters save late 1800s Athens home after morning fire2026-02-05
The Daily Gazette: ATHENS — Several fire companies saved a home built over 100 years ago after it caught fire Monday morning. ......
Bulldogs blow out Wellston to earn 15th victory of the season2026-02-05
The Athens Messenger: WELLSTON — It may have been their third game in just five days, but the AthensBulldogs are showing no signs of slowing down. ......
Athens County to begin construction on New Marshfield sewer in March2026-02-05
The Athens Messenger: WATERLOO TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Athens County is preparing to break ground on a project to bring a brand new sewer line to New Marshfield. ......
ICE sightings reported on social media, law enforcement contradict claims2026-02-05
The Athens Messenger: ATHENS, Ohio — Athens residents took to Facebook claiming they have spotted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the City of Athens. ......
National Wear Red Day raises awareness of women’s cardiovascular health2026-02-05
The Athens Messenger: COLUMBUS, Ohio — The AmericanHeartAssociation (AHA) is encouraging people to wear red to raise awareness of women’s cardiovascular health. ......
Athens’ Jesse Vaughn announces commitment to run track and field at Muskingum University2026-02-05
The Athens Messenger: THE PLAINS — She’s only been racing on the track for three years, but JesseVaughn now has the next four years of her athletic career planned out ahead of her. ......
The Plains Piggly Wiggly under new ownership2026-02-05
The Athens Messenger: The PLAINS, Ohio — On Wednesday, The PlainsPiggly Wiggly held a grand reopening ceremony to celebrate the store’s change in ownership. ......
Greece’s Andros Becomes Leading Off-Season Island Choice Near Athens2026-02-04
Greek Reporter: Greece’s Andros stands out for its green landscapes, trail network, and easy ferry access from Rafina near Athens. CreditGreek Reporter Greece’s Andros is emerging as the leading off season island choice for Dutch travelers who combine a stay in Athens...
The California Divorce vs. The Athens Appointment: Newsom on Marriage to Guilfoyle2026-02-04
Greek Reporter: Guilfoyle (right) and her husband Gavin Newsom of the time pose with actress Sharon Stone at a 2004 event. Credit: Damion , CC BY-SA3.0/Wikipedia As California Governor Gavin Newsom prepares to release his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, on February 24, he...
Athens man convicted in 3-year-old Kyron Zarco's shooting death2026-02-04
Athens Banner-Herald: A Clarke CountySuperior Court jury on Wednesday convicted an Athens man in the 2024 death of a 3-year-old boy, who was tragically shot in the heart by a bullet that pierced his home. The gunfire was the result of what prosecutors described as a dispute...
Box: Sparta 63, New Athens 612026-02-04
St Louis Post-Dispatch: 1234FinalSparta (18-2)2016161163New Athens (16-5)1415181461 ......