ATHENS Top Stories

In-Depth: Hopewell’s The Plains Pharmacy eliminates pharmacy desert2026-05-07
The Athens Messenger: THE PLAINS, Ohio — This small town’s longtime classification as a “pharmacy desert” has taken leave thanks to HopewellHealth Centers’ new pharmacy located at 25 S. Clinton St. in The Plains. ......
Athens County Commercial Property Transfers2026-05-07
The Athens Messenger: AddressLast Buyer SaleDate Sale Price ......
Platres Forest to host Athens Philharmonic International Peace Concert 20262026-05-07
CyprusMail: Amid a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, where the forest’s silence gives way to the power of music, Cyprus will play host to the Athens Philharmonic InternationalPeace Concert. The event is being initiated and supported by the AmericanMedical Center...
Eurobank backs €65m UNIC Athens investment2026-05-07
CyprusMail: Eurobank has announced that it has financed the development of the new UNIC Athens campus, a project exceeding €65 million that marks a major international investment for Cypriot higher education and expands the presence of the University of Nicosia in Greece....
Turkish Media Hail New Missile That Can Strike Athens In A Minute2026-05-07
Greek City Times: Pro-government Turkish media extensively promoted the new...
Cyprus Debate Grows After Israeli Investors Purchase Land in Abandoned Limassol Village2026-05-07
Greek City Times: An Israeli-owned company’s plan...
Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for May 6, 20262026-05-07
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at May 6, 2026, results for each game:WinningPowerball numbers from May 6 drawing 18-27-51-65-68, Powerball: 05, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts and previous...
Ted Turner left indelible mark on Georgia as Braves, Hawks owner2026-05-07
Athens Banner-Herald: There was perhaps no bigger name in the last 50 years in the history of our state than Ted Turner. So much of what he did as an entrepreneur has benefitted all of us and will continue to for decades to come. Part of his story, of course, is that of a sports...
Athens brewery helps strangers make new friends2026-05-07
Athens Banner-Herald: Friendship is difficult. What is more difficult is putting yourself out there. On a recent Sunday evening, in an area usually designated for live music and a couple of beers, 17 strangers gathered together with the goal of making friends. Sucht events started...
Free coffee tasting in Athens supports historic Georgia theaters2026-05-07
Athens Banner-Herald: A free coffee tasting at the historic Morton Theatre will highlight a new collaboration between Atlanta’s Fox Theatre and Athens-based Jittery Joe’s while celebrating historic preservation efforts across Georgia. Fox Gives, the Fox Theatre’s...
Three arrested over 2025 gangland shooting in Athens suburb2026-05-07
Ekathimerini: Police in Athens have arrested three suspects in connection with the 2025 execution-style killing of a leading figure in a violent organized crime network dubbed the “GreekMafia.” Authorities said Thursday that a fourth suspect, already imprisoned in...
Athens gang members receive life sentences for murder2026-05-07
Athens Banner-Herald: AthensGang Members Convicted In 2022 MurderJury convicts two Athens men for 2022 murder of rival gang member; one linked to a unique laser-sighted gun. Shamon Ontae Elder Jr. received a sentence of life without parole plus 85 years.Jaquavious Tyreek Smith...
Athens Arts League launches student art contest tied to America 250 celebration2026-05-07
Decatur Daily: The Athens Arts League is accepting submissions for the “My AmericanInspiration” art contest for students in Athens and Limestone County as part of local celebrations connected to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. ......
Illinois golf headed to Athens Regional2026-05-07
The News-Gazette: Illini seeded behind No. 1 overall Auburn......