ATHENS Top Stories

Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for March 6, 20262026-03-07
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at March 6, 2026, results for each game:WinningMega Millions numbers from March 6 drawing 08-19-26-38-42, MegaBall: 24 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings...
Athens' Rathbun, Nason pull out blood-round wins, clinch program's first state medals2026-03-07
Morning Times: HERSHEY — As the final whistle blew to signal the end of her 130-pound PIAA second-round consolation match on Friday afternoon, Athens’ Hanna Rathbun was overcome with emotion. ......
Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens2026-03-07
Newsday: ATHENS, Greece — Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos paused his filmmaking and promotion schedule this week to celebrate a quieter creative pursuit: photography. The 52-year-old Greek director on Friday inaugurated an exhibition of his photographs in...
Athens Co. Property Transfers2026-03-06
The Athens Messenger: 02/27/2026 Jolinda Edwards sold to Shelley Hashman: 3 DaltonDrive. Nelsonville, OH, for $10,000. ......
Bulldogs’ Bowser, Spartans’ Moran take home titles at girls wrestling sectional tournament2026-03-06
The Athens Messenger: ALBANY — Just a day after the Division III boys sectional wrestling tournament this past weekend, many of Athens County’s finest girls grapplers were fighting for their own district qualification. ......
Affordable modular homes to be constructed in Athens2026-03-06
The Athens Messenger: Thanks to a grant from the OhioDepartment of Development, the City of Athens will build eight affordable homes at 93 Hudson Ave. ......
Police Chief disappointed by rejection of drone program2026-03-06
The Athens Messenger: As a result of community concerns about surveillance and invasion of privacy, AthensCity Council struck down a proposal to join a state-funded drone program. ......
Federal Hocking’s Lucas Davis signs letter of intent to Muskingum for football2026-03-06
The Athens Messenger: STEWART — One of Federal Hocking’s veteran athletes is prepared to take the next step. ......
The Five Ages of Ancient Greece: From Bronze to Hellenistic2026-03-06
Greek Reporter: Ancient Greece is traditionally divided into six ages, the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Archaic Age, Classical Age and Hellenistic Age. Credit: Adam Polselli. CC BY 2.0/flickr Ancient Greece has traditionally been periodized into five distinct eras, the Bronze Age,...
Rare Ancient Mosaic Unearthed in Central Athens2026-03-06
Greek Reporter: The site, located between the pedestrian street of Aiolou and Athinas Street, has become an impromptu attraction. Public Domain Just a few feet beneath pedestrians on Evripidou Street in the center of Athens, construction crews discovered a significant,...
Athens and Oconee elections are set with many candidates2026-03-06
Athens Banner-Herald: 3 states kick off 2026 midterms with primary elections Voters in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina head to the polls to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for November's congressional races. For months, people seeking political office in the...
Curbside recycling temporarily suspended in Athens2026-03-06
News Courier: The City of Decatur is suspending acceptance of other entities’ recyclable materials, a decision that also will affect Athens residents who participate in the city’s the curbside recycling service. City of Athens...
The Ellinikon and Upcoming Festivities to Help Athens Shed ‘Stopover’ Status2026-03-06
The National Herald: ATHENS – Athens is officially shedding its stopover...
Dance Workshops at Theatre of the NO in Athens2026-03-06
The National Herald: ATHENS – Theatre of the NO presents a unique...