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Forum held in Athens to mark 20 years of China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership2026-05-09
Brattleboro Reformer: ATHENS, Greece, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A forum on intercultural dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations to mark the 20th anniversary of the China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership was held here on Thursday. ......
Georgia Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 results for May 8, 20262026-05-09
Athens Banner-Herald: The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:WinningMega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing 37-47-49-51-58, MegaBall: 16 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings...
LSU baseball can’t hold onto another early lead, fall to Georgia to begin series in Athens2026-05-09
The Advocate: ATHENS, Ga. — In the third inning, the runs came in bunches. ......
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Seasons end for Athens Bible, East Limestone, Lindsay Lane2026-05-09
News Courier: Dean Baucom The 2026 baseball season came to a close for three local programs on Friday night. AthensBible and EastLimestone were eliminated following respective sweeps. LindsayLane, meanwhile, lost a tiebreaker to end its run in the quarterfinals as well....
Suspect charged in Athens shooting that killed teen2026-05-08
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. A suspect has been charged in the Friday morning shooting death of a teenager and the wounding of another...
Athens Co. Property Transfers2026-05-08
The Athens Messenger: 04/30/2026 MaryBelle Andrews sold to Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio: 31 Hill St. Road. Glouster, OH, for $7,775. ......
Athens City School District adopts new method of teaching writing to pupils2026-05-08
The Athens Messenger: As part of its efforts to improve K-12 students' literacy skills, Ohio’s public schools are overhauling the way they teach writing. ......
Alexander scores three runs in extras to win against Waverly2026-05-08
The Athens Messenger: WAVERLY — While baseball games are decided by which team ends up scoring more runs, they can also be boiled down to which team makes more mistakes. ......
Athens tennis tops Circleville and Jackson in red-hot end to regular season2026-05-08
The Athens Messenger: THE PLAINS — Teams always want to be playing their best heading into the postseason. ......
Construction on Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education moving ahead2026-05-08
The Athens Messenger: Construction on Ohio University’s Violet L. PattonCenter for Arts Education continues to move ahead at a steady pace. ......
Athens Philharmonic to stage peace concert in Platres forest2026-05-08
CyprusMail: Amid a natural landscape, where the forest’s silence gives way to the power of music, Cyprus hosts the Athens Philharmonic InternationalPeace Concert. This Saturday, a unique concert arrives, organised by the non-profit Cyprus Music FestivalPlatres, with the...
Athens City Schools names Sedberry principal of Athens Middle School2026-05-08
Decatur Daily: Athens City Schools has named Leslie Sedberry as the next principal of AthensMiddle School, with the appointment taking effect in July. ......
Athens police: Avoid texts claiming unpaid traffic fines2026-05-08
News Courier: Image: AthensPolice Department Athens police are alerting the public to a current scam that targets residents via fraudulent text message. Residents in Limestone County have reported...
Athens Being Flooded with….New Buses – a Very Good Thing2026-05-08
The National Herald: ATHENS – Few residents of the capital of Greece –...