ATHENS Top Stories

Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for May 11, 20262026-05-12
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at May 11, 2026, results for each game:WinningPowerball numbers from May 11 drawing 24-30-37-56-64, Powerball: 07, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts and previous...
Health scores: 'Flies ... throughout kitchen' at Athens eatery2026-05-12
Athens Banner-Herald: Downtown AthensBarbecueSpot Earns Top PraiseDawgGoneGoodBBQ at 224 W. Hancock Ave. — the gold-standard downtown Athens spot, Tue–Sat; ribs, sandwiches, plates. Here are the GeorgiaDepartment of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and...
USPS dedicates stamps in Athens to Harriett Powers' historic quilts2026-05-12
Athens Banner-Herald: Downtown AthensBarbecueSpot Earns Top PraiseDawgGoneGoodBBQ at 224 W. Hancock Ave. — the gold-standard downtown Athens spot, Tue–Sat; ribs, sandwiches, plates. The U.S.Postal Service is hosting a dedication on Thursday for the recently issued stamps...
Tri-County Career Center holds sixth annual car show2026-05-12
The Crescent News: NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On Saturday, gearheads gathered at Tri-County Career Center to share their love of vintage automobiles. ......
Local veterans organizations rock out and raise money for a good cause2026-05-12
The Crescent News: On Saturday, Boots on the Trail and the Ornery Vets Collective held a benefit concert at the Southeast OhioHistoryCenter. ......
Athens girls finish in fourth, boys earn eighth against massive field at Mason’s Rod Russell Invitational2026-05-12
The Crescent News: MASON — While many Tri-Valley Conference schools stayed close to home for their final events ahead of the TVC track and field championships this coming Wednesday, Athens took a trip to the other side of the state. ......
Everything to know before going to the 2026 Athens NCAA softball regional2026-05-12
Savannah Morning News: Georgia softball (38-18, 12-12 SEC) will host its 14th ever NCAARegional in Athens from Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, at Jack TurnerStadium. Georgia has appeared in every NCAA Tournament since 2002. That's 23 straight appearances, excluding 2020...
PREP SOFTBALL: Explosive offense leads to productive day for Athens at North Regional2026-05-12
News Courier: Photo by Kyle Parmley. Athens brought both the thunder and the lightning on Monday. The Class 6A No. 9 Golden Eagles tore the cover off the ball at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence, earning wins over Southside-Gadsden (14-3) and Mortimer Jordan (13-3) to claim...
Trimble takes non-conference doubleheader sweep against Adena2026-05-11
The Athens Messenger: GLOUSTER — Five-game win streaks are hard to achieve, but Trimble’s baseball program makes it look easy. ......
Hudnall, Sheets spur Spartans on to 6-2 victory against River Valley2026-05-11
The Athens Messenger: BIDWELL — Alexander waited a long time to play River Valley, and they wouldn’t squander either of their chances. ......
OHSAA releases baseball postseason brackets2026-05-11
The Athens Messenger: It’s now official. Teams now know their individual paths to glory on the diamond. ......
Spartans steal comeback win over Belpre behind four-run sixth inning2026-05-11
The Athens Messenger: ALBANY — The Alexander baseball team is beginning to peak at the right time. ......
Hantavirus: Greek Passenger of Hondius Quarantined in Athens Hospital2026-05-11
Greek Reporter: A 70-year-old Greek passenger of Hondius was transferred to Athens. Credit: EltonMonteiro / EPA via AMNA A Greek passenger from the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius is currently under strict precautionary quarantine at the “Attikon” University...
Athens’s Lycabettus Theatre Returns for a Summer Under the Stars2026-05-11
Greek Reporter: The theater’s season opens on May 15 with the legendary Patti Smith. Credit: AMNA The LycabettusMunicipalTheatre is planning a rich and eclectic program of events from May until the end of July that will once again make it a highlight of Athens’...