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Dowling fired in 3-2 vote, no reason given by Athens council2026-06-05
The Daily Post-Athenian: The City of Athens once again is looking for a new city manager after a 3-2 decision Thursday night resulted in the firing of Randy Dowling. ......
Georgia Lottery Cash 3, Cash 4 results for June 4, 20262026-06-05
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at June 4, 2026, results for each game:WinningCash 3 numbers from June 4 drawing Midday: 2-7-9 Evening: 5-8-6 Night: 3-1-5 Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings...
Mississippi State, Georgia lined up for Athens Super Regional2026-06-05
The Brunswick News: A big battle of Bulldogs awaits. ......
Successful Living: Judge not2026-06-05
The Daily Post-Athenian: I think everyone in this country is familiar with the phrase: Judge not that you be not judged. ......
Raylen Hembree, Hannah Johnson win 31st Athens Soap Box Derby championships2026-06-05
The Daily Post-Athenian: The third time was the charm for Raylen Hembree. The first time was for HannahJohnson. ......
How to safely have fun in the sun2026-06-05
The Daily Post-Athenian: This week it feels as though summer is officially here, even though it is still spring. ......
Southeast District releases 2026 All-District awards for baseball2026-06-04
The Athens Messenger: Southeast Ohio’s All-District awards for baseball were released at the end of May, and while all five Athens County programs have officially wrapped up their 2026 seasons, there was still plenty of recognition to go around for area athletes. ......
Retired chemist hosts summer science fun for kids2026-06-04
Athens Banner-Herald: Athens area events celebrate America's 250th Athens-area celebrations for America's 250th: concerts, family fun & fireworks - Star Spangled Classic June 27 Maurice...
Athens News website, like newspaper, now closed and most archives unavailable2026-06-04
The Columbus Dispatch: Celebrating America 250, our newspaper is going back in time with song Newspapers used to have their own marches, but now USA TODAY will have a brand new march written by reporter Jim Beckerman. Catch it live July 4, 2026 The website for The Athens News, the...
Athens area events celebrate America's 250th2026-06-04
Athens Banner-Herald: Athens-area...
Athens Square Park Debuts Series of Greek Music Concerts for the Month of June2026-06-04
The National Herald: ASTORIA – If you’re looking for a great way to spend your summer nights in...
Beekeepers seen behind blaze in northern Athens suburb2026-06-04
Ekathimerini: A fire that broke out in a wooded park in the northern Athens suburb of Filothei on Thursday may have been sparked by beekeepers using smokers on their hives, according to officials investigating the blaze. ......
Jeff Koons sculpture inspires late-night event at Athens museum2026-06-04
Ekathimerini: The Museum of CycladicArt in Athens is hosting a special late-night event Thursday featuring live music and DJ sets inspired by its ongoing exhibition of Jeff Koons’ reinterpretation of the Venus of Lespugue. ......
Brush fire in northern Athens contained2026-06-04
Ekathimerini: Firefighters on Thursday quickly contained a brush fire that broke out in a wooded park flanking the northern Athens suburb of Filothei. ......