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Athens leaders introduce new data center category in adjusted city zoning ordinance2026-05-02
News Courier: With a heavily attended public hearing crowd on hand, the AthensCity Council this week approved a change to its current zoning ordinance. One, officials said, aims to preemptively address any future interest from computing companies in locating a data center...
I stayed at the most famous hotel in Athens. Its rooftop restaurant with Acropolis views ...2026-05-02
Business Insider: HotelGrande Bretagne is the oldest and most famous hotel in Athens, Greece. Courtesy of Hotel Grande BretagneHotel Grande Bretagne, which opened in 1874, is the oldest and most famous hotel in Athens, Greece.The hotel survived both World Wars and was where...
Athens Farmers Market to celebrate opening day May 52026-05-02
News Courier: AthensFarmers Market Manager Kat Greene is seen at the Green StreetPavilion in February 2026. Amanda Shavers | NewsCourierOpening Day at the Athens Farmers Market is just around the corner, and this year organizers are kicking off the season with a little...
Athens Area School District sued over 20-year-old sex abuse case2026-05-02
Morning Times: WILLIAMSPORT — An adult woman is suing the Athens Area School District, alleging the educational body failed to protect her from sexual abuse by a math tutor more than 20 years ago. ......
Greece Sets Hefty Fine for Travelling Without a Ticket2026-05-02
Greek City Times: Passengers without a valid ticket on buses,...
Universities rattled by attacks targeting academics in Thessaloniki, Athens2026-05-02
Ekathimerini: Two serious incidents targeting university academics were reported in Greece in recent days, including the harassment of a senior administrator at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and vandalism at the residence of an Athens professor who has previously...
PHOTOS: Athens launches Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures2026-05-02
Athens Banner-Herald: Monday - Friday...
Veterans donate $5,000 in peanut butter and jelly to feed hungry children2026-05-02
The Athens Messenger: The PLAINS, Ohio — Local charities, including four local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), made a donation to Athens CountyChildren Services (ACCS) to feed hungry children once school’s out. ......
Ohio University to place WellWorks under new management2026-05-02
The Athens Messenger: In an effort to enhance and expand the services Ohio University offers at WellWorks, the university will be placing the facility under the management of Well-Being and Recreation. ......
‘The air resounds with a Babel’s Tower of languages’: why I wrote a novel based ...2026-05-02
The Guardian: It once housed the fanciest shops and restaurants in Greece’s capital city – then it crashed. Now the area is reborn as a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood...
Athens to get pro indoor football team, co-owned by UGA great David Pollack2026-05-02
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Community members can provide input on the team’s name at a kickoff event later this month. ......
Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for May 1, 20262026-05-02
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at May 1, 2026, results for each game:WinningMega Millions numbers from May 1 drawing 16-21-27-41-61, MegaBall: 24 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings...
Adult softball season coming up soon at Athens Regional Park2026-05-01
The Daily Post-Athenian: The AthensParks and Recreation Department is preparing for this year’s adult softball league. ......
Bulldogs bag second place as Athens and Federal Hocking athletes shine in talented OVRC Invite field2026-05-01
The Crescent News: THE PLAINS — It was a competitive evening inside Joe BurrowStadium on Thursday, with a talented crop of athletes coming together to compete in the annual Ohio Valley Run Club (OVRC) Invite. ......