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Athens knocks off Spring Hill in area playoffs, 8-12026-03-25
Longview News-Journal: TYLER – Marley Martinez and Makenzie Gardner each had hat tricks as the AthensLady Hornets defeated the Spring Hill Lady Panthers 8-1 on Tuesday in a Class 4A Division II soccer area playoff game at Christus TrinityMotherFrancesRoseStadium. The Lady...
Athens leaders launch incentive program to boost small businesses2026-03-25
News Courier: Screenshot While retail business is booming across some parts of Athens, other areas within the city have not been swept up in the same growth surge that continues to transform the city’s busiest retail corridors. This week, city leaders launched a new...
Athens Main Street tunes up for 2026 with new music lineup for Fridays After Five & Merchants Alley2026-03-25
News Courier: 1/2 Swipe or click to see more Photo: Fly LeafPhotography2/2 Swipe or click to see more Photo: Fly Leaf Photography The outdoor energy in downtown Athens will begin buzzing once again next month, as Athens Main Street returns a pair of crowd-pleasing music...
Restaurant Review: It’s time to crack open Doug’s Vault2026-03-25
The Athens News: If you’re of a certain age or have relatives who were alive during the mid-1980s, you may be familiar with “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults.” ......
4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Ioannina2026-03-25
Greek City Times: A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Ioannina in northwestern Greece late Tuesday night, with no reports of damage or injuries. ......
Athens International Airport Records Over 34 Million Passengers2026-03-25
Greek City Times: Athens International Airport reported strong financial...
Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony 2026 Set for April: Celebrating 130 Years of Tradition2026-03-25
Greek City Times: The 2026 Boston Marathon Wreath...
Athens Dollar General burglar steals 180 cigars, leaves a bloody clue2026-03-25
Athens Banner-Herald: There’s a man in Athens who is loaded down with cigars, mostly the Swisher Sweet types that have been on store shelves since 1958. And he could be shacked out with several bottles of alcoholic spirits as well. Those multiple types of flavored Swisher cigars...
Athens film festival celebrates Black storytelling2026-03-25
Athens Banner-Herald: The inaugural AthensAfrican AmericanFilm Festival (AAAFF) is scheduled to take place at the historic Morton Theatre on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4. Presented by the Morton Theatre Corporation, the...
Hat tricks by Martinez, Gardner lead Athens by Spring Hill2026-03-25
Tyler Morning Telegraph: Marley Martinez and...
Athens among cities with No Kings protests planned Saturday2026-03-25
Decatur Daily: Twenty Alabama cities, including Athens, will join in more than 3,000 cities nationwide with No Kings protests scheduled to protest against PresidentDonald Trump's conduct and policies on Saturday. ......
Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for March 24, 20262026-03-25
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at March 24, 2026, results for each game:WinningMega Millions numbers from March 24 drawing 04-13-52-53-69, MegaBall: 10 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous...
Cottrill nabs second consecutive First Team nod as Athens County athletes earn All-Ohio girls basketball honors2026-03-25
The Athens Messenger: COLUMBUS — With high school basketball games now in the rearview mirror, the curtain call for the 2025-26 season has officially begun with the release of the All-Ohio awards. ......
Vinton County’s late push sinks Trimble in 12-9 defeat2026-03-25
The Athens Messenger: McARTHUR — They may only be three games into the season, but the Trimble Tomcats have played some exciting games on the softball field. ......