On Saturday March 14, Southern Festivals Management will bring its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival to the streets of downtown Athens. The festival will take place on Clayton Street, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam’s Optics owner Jim Adams poses for a photo in his longtime downtown Athens, Georgia, shop on Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025. Adams ...

Two iconic downtown Athens restaurants have announced upcoming closures for different reasons.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SeanPavonePhoto / stock.adobe.co One of the most recognizable eateries in downtown Athens is set to close its doors after a ...

Country music star Megan Moroney returned to her roots Monday night, surprising fans with a “9 Cities. 9 Days.” stop at Akins ...

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Work is underway across from the University of Georgia’s famous arch to build a fresh gateway to downtown Athens bars, restaurants and shops.

The Athens Downtown Development Authority is partnering with a Charleston-based company to install holiday lights. The lights will be displayed from around Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. The ...

ATHENS, Ga. — One of the most recognizable eateries in downtown Athens is set to close its doors after a remarkable 38 years in business. Sitting on the edge of downtown Athens on E. Broad Street, ...