A moped driver who was seriously injured in a crash on Lexington Road last month has died, Athens-Clarke County police said ...

On May 30—with Fran, his beloved wife of 50 years at his side, along with Tom Ryan, his great friend and musical ...

Georgia lawmakers dialed back a controversial change that would have mandated hand recounts of the two top-ticket races in every election before local officials could certify the results. The ...

Last weekend the local shoegaze-inspired, grunge-tinged band Trepid made big strides releasing its debut EP Together // Apart ...

The original Krakin Jokes was held in 2015 by local comedian Kelly Petronis. It began as a backyard party between friends, but it eventually became the start of several comedy careers in Athens and ...

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Athens scored a woeful 23 out of 100 on People for Bike’s most recent city rankings, putting it in the lowest 25th percentile ...

“For too long, patriotism has been used by the power holders to manipulate and exploit. It is time for all decent Americans who love their country… to take back the flag.” So said a manifesto by the ...

Over the weekend while a few scattered thunderstorms halted Saturday’s festivities during the AthFest Music & Arts festival ...

The second annual Athens 706 Day returns with the goal to bring together local residents, families, businesses and community organizations for a day of fun and connection. Named for the local 706 area ...