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Saturday walking tours return to downtown Athens in April2026-04-01
News Courier: Founders Hall on the campus of Athens State University. Ready to step into spring? All month long in April, you can do just that while glimpsing Athens’ fascinating past by joining a free Saturday walking tour that explores the city’s historic downtown. Hosted...
Marinella Live Funeral: Greece Pays Tribute as Crowds Gather in Athens2026-04-01
Greek City Times: Follow live funeral coverage as Greece says goodbye to Marinella, with emotional scenes unfolding at her public viewing in Athens. ......
Haris Alexiou Breaks Down at Marinella Funeral: “All of Hellenism is Talking About You”2026-04-01
Greek City Times: Haris Alexiou...
April Fools’ Day in Greece: Traditions, Superstitions and Famous Hoaxes2026-04-01
Greek City Times: April Fools’ Day in...
Athens 'Easter eggs': Find the cheapest prices2026-04-01
Athens Banner-Herald: Easter egg ideas that aren't candy Create an easter egg hunt without the sugar crash. Easter will fall on Sunday, April 5, and kitchens across Athens will soon be dotted with dye cups, spoons, and cartons of hard‑boiled eggs. Whether you’re...
Athens man charged after high-speed chase, assault2026-04-01
Athens Banner-Herald: An Athens man faces numerous charges, including felonies, following a domestic incident Monday that escalated into a high-speed chase in Athens that ended miles away in Oconee County. Athens-Clarke police were looking for a suspect in the domestic assault when...
Athens-Clarke County sees violent crime drop in 20252026-04-01
Athens Banner-Herald: WATCH IT: Athens police use new video tools to track sleepwalking student A young woman was seen sleepwalking in The Mark Athens off Oconee Street. Major violent crimes, including homicide and robbery, declined significantly in Athens-Clarke County in 2025,...
Top 2025-26 Athens-area high school wrestlers | Winter all-area series2026-04-01
Athens Banner-Herald: Next up for the winter all-area series is wrestling. In GHSA, Jefferson swept the 3A boys competition for the second year in a row with eight gold medalists across 14 weight classes. First placers include Ty Murray, Roman Belardo, TannerHunt, Cruz Hezel,...
Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for March 31, 20262026-04-01
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at March 31, 2026, results for each game:WinningMega Millions numbers from March 31 drawing 18-35-45-60-65, MegaBall: 17 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous...
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Decatur Daily: Athen's PaisleyHowell (21) leads off from second at Hartselle on Tuesday. [TRISTANHOLMES/FOR THE DECATUR DAILY] ......
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Decatur Daily: Hartselle's JesiChittam (21) defends 1st base from Athen's Sillivan Rose (41) at Hartselle on Tuesday. [TRISTANHOLMES/FOR THE DECATUR DAILY] ......
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Decatur Daily: Athen's Linsley Gillman (16) leads off for third base at Hartselle on Tuesday. [TRISTANHOLMES/FOR THE DECATUR DAILY] ......
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Decatur Daily: Hartselle's Aubrey Mize (18) robs Athens of a home run at Hartselle on Tuesday. [TRISTANHOLMES/FOR THE DECATUR DAILY] ......
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Decatur Daily: Hartselle's Abigail Kubica (33) nails the strike zone against Athens at Hartselle on Tuesday. [TRISTANHOLMES/FOR THE DECATUR DAILY] ......