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Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for Feb. 11, 20262026-02-12
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Feb. 11, 2026, results for each game:WinningPowerball numbers from Feb. 11 drawing 06-20-33-40-48, Powerball: 05, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous...
Turkey says disputes with Greece 'not insurmountable' as Athens calls for lifting of war threat2026-02-12
Gloucester Daily Times: Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdogan...
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Decatur Daily: The Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park in Athens. [JERONIMO NISA/DECATUR DAILY] ......
Athens city offices closed Monday for Presidents Day2026-02-12
Decatur Daily: Athens city offices will be closed Monday for Presidents Day, but sanitation will run as scheduled. Residents are asked to have their bins to the curb by 6 a.m.......
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Decatur Daily: Cracks on the basketball courts of the Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park in Athens. [JERONIMO NISA/DECATUR DAILY] ......
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Decatur Daily: Cracks on the basketball courts of the Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park in Athens. [JERONIMO NISA/DECATUR DAILY] ......
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Decatur Daily: The Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park in Athens. [JERONIMO NISA/DECATUR DAILY] ......
Downtown Athens gateway breaks ground, with opening timed for UGA football season2026-02-12
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Plaza is expected to...
Alexander's Nate Graves commits to Tiffin University football2026-02-11
The Athens Messenger: Alexander High School is proud to announce that senior offensive lineman Nate Graves has officially committed to continue his academic and athletic career by signing with Tiffin University’s football program. ......
Greece Near EU Bottom in 2025 Corruption Index Ranking2026-02-11
Greek Reporter: Greece at bottom of 2025 EU corruption perceptions index. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece ranks 56th out of 182 countries in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 50 out of 100 and remaining among the European Union’s weakest...
Fire safety experts give advice on avoiding home fires during winter months2026-02-11
The Crescent News: Fire safety experts warn home fires are more common in winter months and special precautions need to be taken by homeowners to safeguard themselves and their homes. ......
Athens native Gwyneth Phillips earns first Olympic shutout in 5-0 victory over Switzerland2026-02-11
The Crescent News: MILAN, Italy — She might be a long way from the place she once called home, but Athens native GwynethPhillips is representing both Athens County and the United States of America well at the 2026 Winter Olympics. ......
Nelsonville City Council: Change order for 10-inch water main approved, Daniel A. Picketts hired as ...2026-02-11
The Crescent News: NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On Monday, NelsonvilleCity Council approved a change order for the city's ongoing water infrastructure project. ......
Athens County Commission: Commissioners speak with Prevention Rocks, receive update on Athens County DJFS repayment plan2026-02-11
The Crescent News: On Tuesday, the Athens CountyBoard of Commissioners spoke with ReggieRobinson and Jessica Wright of the local nonprofit PreventionRocks. ......