Freezing rain, ice accumulation continue in Athens as winter storm impacts Georgia

A layer of ice measured on a nearby power box showed about a quarter inch had accumulated.
Whiskey Riff

Billy Strings Honors Bob Weir With Legendary Grateful Dead Covers in Athens, Georgia

Man, I wish I was in Athens, GA this weekend. Billy Strings and company descended upon the college town yesterday for the first of a two night stand at the brand new Akins Ford Arena near the ...

Georgia attorney general praises Gang Prosecution Unit after third conviction in Athens toddler’s 2024 death; mother says prayers answered

The month long trial ended Wed. Jury convicted a third suspect in gang shooting that killed 3-year-old Kyron Smith on March 8 ...

Eat Athens: Paris Baguette now open. What to expect from the new bakery, cafe.

A new Paris Baguette bakery and cafe has opened in Athens, offering a wide array of sweet and savory baked goods.

Billy Strings Athens, Ga. tickets sold out: How to still get cheap passes Feb. 6-7

Bluegrass phenomenon Billy Strings is kicking off his 2026 U.S. run with two sold out nights in Athens, Georgia—Friday, Feb.

Gang rivalry led to ‘senseless’ death of Athens 3-year-old watching TV at home, prosecutors say

Three men have been convicted in the 2024 drive-by shooting that killed a 3-year-old boy in Athens.
Online Athens

Here's how the Athens-area high school swim, dive programs did in states

Jackson County and North Oconee were the only Athens-area swim and dive programs to take home a GHSA state titles. Here are ...
redandblack.com

Winter storm warning issued to Athens, Northeast Georgia

A winter storm watch was issued to parts of Northeast Georgia on Thursday at 11:50 a.m. The watch will last until 7 a.m. on ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Classic City’s ‘town-gown’ ties tested by University of Georgia decisions

Athens residents and the University of Georgia have been at odds over demolishing Legion Pool and turning President's House ...