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Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for Dec. 9, 20252025-12-10
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 9, 2025, results for each game: WinningMega Millions numbers from Dec. 9 drawing 19-32-41-49-66, MegaBall: 06 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings...
Nelsonville putting trash contract out to bid2025-12-10
The Crescent News: NELSONVILLE, Ohio - The City of Nelsonville is requesting bids to collect and dispose of refuse and recyclables. ......
Uptown Athens lights up for the holidays with Community Tree Lighting2025-12-10
The Crescent News: The Christmas spirit could be felt all throughout uptown Athens on Friday as the Athens AreaChamber of Commerce (AACC) held its annual Uptown for the HolidaysCommunityTree Lighting. ......
Trevor Boggs recognized by Nelsonville City Council for efforts at Polley Field2025-12-10
The Crescent News: NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On Monday, NelsonvilleCity Council recognized the efforts of a local Boy Scout in renovating Polley Field. ......
Reindeer Games Family Fun Day a hit at Ohio University2025-12-10
The Crescent News: On Saturday, Athens CountyChildren Services (ACCS) held its third annual Reindeer GamesFamilyFun Day at Ohio University’s Baker CenterBallroom. ......
Chamber Luncheon takes place Dec. 102025-12-09
Athens Daily Review: The Greater AthensChamber of Commerce will hold its December Chamber Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at noon at the Athens Country Club, 500Park Drive in Athens. ......
Spartans shake off slow start to surge past Nelsonville-York 65-552025-12-09
The Athens Messenger: ALBANY — Through the first few games of the Alexander boys basketball season, head coach Jordan Hill has been pleading with his group to improve its execution. ......
Nelsonville Fire to host toy giveaway for local children2025-12-09
The Athens Messenger: NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The NelsonvilleDivision of Fire will host the annual Jim Conrad memorial Christmas toy giveaway, according to a press release. ......
Memorial Health Foundation raises record amount on Giving Tuesday2025-12-09
The Athens Messenger: MARIETTA, Ohio — MemorialHealthFoundation (MHF) held its fifth annual Giving Tuesday and raised a record amount of money. ......
‘Monumental win’: Local leadership reacts to landmark $6B Eli Lilly manufacturing announcement2025-12-09
News Courier: Source: Eli Lilly and Company A new manufacturing facility for small molecule synthetic and peptide medicines — the largest initial investment ever made in Alabama at an estimated cost of $6 billion — will begin construction at a site in eastern Limestone...
Diagoras of Milos: The First Known Atheist in History2025-12-09
Greek Reporter: Diagoras of Milos, remembered as the first known atheist, challenged sacred tradition with fearless clarity. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Katolophyromai, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diagoras of Milos stands as the first known atheist in Western history. His name still provokes...
EU Map Gaffe Ignites Athens Fury: Commission Withdraws Brochure Branding Greek Islands as Turkish2025-12-09
Greek Reporter: Symi Island in the Dodecanese was among the Greek islands depicted as being Turkish. Public Domain An EU map depicting Greece’s eastern Aegean and Dodecanese islands as belonging to Turkey has sparked strong reactions in Athens. The issue is particularly...
Greece Restores Historic Byzantine Church in Athens’ Plaka2025-12-09
Greek Reporter: Agios Nikolaos Ragavas is a preeminent Byzantine monument in Athens, testifying to the city’s uninterrupted historical continuity. Credit: Ministry of CultureGreece’s Ministry of Culture is proceeding with a comprehensive project for the...
Greek-American Billionaire John Catsimatidis Discusses Investments in Athens2025-12-09
Greek Reporter: John Catsimatidis meets the GreekMinister of Development. Credit: Takis Theodorikakos/Facebook John Catsimatidis, the prominent Greek-American entrepreneur and CEO of Red AppleGroup, is in Athens meeting with top Greek officials, fueling speculation over...