ATHENS Top Stories

PIAA Swimming: Athens' Pettitt reaches podium in 200 IM for second state medal2026-03-14
Morning Times: LEWISBURG — Athens’ Brayden Pettitt earned his second career state medal at PIAAClass 2A Swimming & Diving Championships Friday at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium. ......
Athens steadily improving parks in city2026-03-14
Decatur Daily: ATHENS — Athens has recently upgraded one of its seven parks and is now working on upgrading four more, including a new one. ......
Team Tressel Fitness Challenge helps young Ohioans develop healthy habits2026-03-14
The Crescent News: NELSONVILLE, Ohio - Throughout March, children in grades 3-5 at Nelsonville-York Elementary School will work on building healthy habits to last a lifetime. ......
Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for March 13, 20262026-03-14
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at March 13, 2026, results for each game:WinningMega Millions numbers from March 13 drawing 06-19-36-40-55, MegaBall: 09 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous...
Athens motorcyclist killed in Marion County wreck2026-03-14
Decatur Daily: An Athens man died in a two-vehicle crash Monday in Marion County, according to troopers with the AlabamaLaw EnforcementAgency's Highway PatrolDivision. ......
Firefighters Home After Battling Blaze2026-03-14
Athens Daily Review: Two Athens firefighters are home after helping battle a fast-moving Central Texas wildfire. ......
Concrete homes taking shape in Chauncey2026-03-13
The Athens Messenger: CHAUNCEY, Ohio — Nestled away in what was once coal country, a trio of unique homes are nearing completion. ......
Athens Co. Property Transfers2026-03-13
The Athens Messenger: 03/06/2026 Glen Haven Properties II LLC sold to Jack Arbuthnot: 177Grosvenor St. Athens, OH, for $347,500. ......
Athens High School HOSA students advance to nationals2026-03-13
News Courier: 1/5 Swipe or click to see more Gavin Rodriguez and Gavin Swint, 2nd Place in Medical Innovation for their prosthetic gallbladder invention. Courtesy Athens City Schools 2/5 Swipe or click to see more Athens High SchoolHealth Occupations Students of America...
Rare Medal From First Modern Olympics in Athens Sells for $179,000 at Auction2026-03-13
Greek Reporter: A rare silver medal from the 1896 Athens Olympic Games, sold at auction for about $179,000. Credit: Bruun Rasmussen A rare silver medal from the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens, Greece has sold at auction for about $179,000, drawing renewed...
First of several major tournaments to be in Athens Saturday2026-03-13
The Daily Post-Athenian: Saturday is set to be the first day of several major tournaments at AthensRegionalPark through this fall. ......
Patrick Snead returns to Athens Academy as middle school head2026-03-13
Athens Banner-Herald: Athens Academy recently announced that Patrick G. Snead is returning to the campus as head of the middle school for the 2026-27 school year. Snead,...
Athens Arts League to host inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade with a Purpose on March 172026-03-13
News Courier: Musicians Jim and Inge Wood will perform traditional Irish music on the courthouse steps on Tuesday, March 17 — all part of the fun leading up to this year's St. Patrick's DayParade with a Purpose in downtown Athens. Photo courtesy Athens Arts League...
Athens American Legion ensures veterans' flag flies high2026-03-13
Athens Banner-Herald: The Allen R. Fleming Jr. American Legion Post 20 in Athens recently placed a new American flag on the flagpole at Evergreen Memorial ParkCemetery. The American Legion has a program where, in many...