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. Adam’s Optics owner Jim Adams poses for a photo in his longtime downtown Athens, Georgia, shop on Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025. Adams ...

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

With at least 10 or more places in Athens to get a sub sandwich, it's easy to take the meat-and-bread lunch staple for granted. Some are satisfied with the convenience of chain restaurants like ...

Mayor Kelly Girtz, Historic Athens and a University of Georgia professor unveiled a new website last week with information about the R-51 urban renewal project, which dramatically reshaped the area ...

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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.

A new website that documents urban renewal and the displacement of Black neighborhoods in Downtown Athens launched Friday.

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, ...

Campaign underway to rename Athens park after two Black legislators Alf Richardson and Madison Davis were Athens’ first Black lawmakers Petition drive seeks 1,000 signatures for official application ...