ATHENS Top Stories

Athens man charged with soliciting assaults on attorney, neighbor2026-06-10
Decatur Daily: An Athens man has been arrested on multiple charges stemming from an investigation into a courthouse bomb threat reported May 11, according to the Limestone CountySheriff's Office. ......
Athens Fire & Rescue updating old breathing equipment2026-06-10
Decatur Daily: ATHENS — AthensFire & Rescue is replacing five breathing apparatuses plus accessories at a cost of over $57,000 that officials said are vital for the community. ......
2 held over posts linking policeman with fatal Athens crash2026-06-10
Ekathimerini: The police cybercrime squad has arrested two social media users for allegedly posting calls for attacks on a policeman whom they falsely blamed for a fatal traffic accident, authorities said. ......
Melbourne Pontian Community Tribute to Christopher Kazantzidis in 20262026-06-10
Greek City Times: The Pontian community honoured...
Greece and Türkiye Launch Permanent Cultural Forum to Deepen Bilateral Ties2026-06-10
Greek City Times: Greece and Türkiye have formally established a Permanent...
Athens Ranked Among the World’s Top 10 Best Food Cities in 2026 by Time Out2026-06-10
Greek City Times: Greek capital claims 9th place globally, solidifying...
Greek-Australian George Tsoukalas Appointed Sephora ANZ General Manager2026-06-10
Greek City Times: Greek-Australian executive George Tsoukalas has...
Darwin Glenti Festival Draws Record Crowds in 20262026-06-10
Greek City Times: The Darwin Glenti festival...
Oconee County proposes swap of civic center for a 42-acre future park2026-06-10
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 Oconee County officials are proposing a land swap with the local school district.The county would...
Top 2026 Athens-area high school girls soccer players | Spring all-area series2026-06-10
Athens Banner-Herald: Next up for the spring all-area series is girls soccer. One state title was brought back to the Athens-area. In GHSA, Jefferson claimed its first ever crown, defeating familiar foe Oconee County in penalty kicks in the Class 3A state championships. The Dragons...
Athens all-area high school baseball player of the year poll2026-06-10
Athens Banner-Herald: First up for spring all-area series voting is baseball, and as always,...
Catch the 2026 World Cup at these Athens hotspots2026-06-10
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 The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 through July 19, bringing a month of global soccer to screens...
Athens Pridefest 2026 brings parade, music and vendors downtown2026-06-10
Athens Banner-Herald: Athens Pridefest filled downtown...
Athens transit sees higher ridership, fewer violations2026-06-10
Ekathimerini: Passenger use of Athens’ rail-based public transport network continued to grow in May, while a sharp increase in ticket inspections contributed to a decline in fare violations, according to data from the city's metro and tram operator, STASY. ......