Athens News

Terrapin Beer Co. recently began a new Reserve Series of beers that take a special spin on some of the brewery's most popular beers.

Buy from the Table Top Craft Collective WHAT: Wares from TREEHOUSE's Table Top Craft Collective, a group of preteens selling homemade crafts to benefit women's entrepreneurial clinic, will be sold at the Hollyday handmade holiday market.

Eddie James Appleby, 55, of Atlanta, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a woman called police to report that he was bothering her and officers learned he was wanted for a felony probation violation, Athens-Clarke County police said.

Members of the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force on Monday searched a home at 493 Ruth St., arresting two residents and seizing an undisclosed quantity of marijuana, hash oil and cash along with firearms and equipment used to grow marijuana and manufacture hashish, Athens-Clarke County police said.

IF YOU GO Christmas at The Classic Center - Dec. 13-22 Festival of Trees - 6 p.m. Friday Breakfast with Santa - 9 a.m. Saturday and Dec. 21 All events will be held at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens.

A state prisoner escaped Wednesday morning from a work detail in Athens then led authorities on a wild chase that ended when he crashed a stolen taxi in Oconee County.

Athens art and music communities are invited tonight at 6 p.m. outside the 40 Watt to hear what plans LEAD Athens has for implementing the Athens Mural Project .

Authorities on Tuesday arrested an Athens teen they say orchestrated a home invasion two months ago in which one of two victims was stabbed and beaten.

A man and woman charged with raping a 10-year-old autistic boy at knifepoint in his Athens home pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Clarke County Superior Court.

Authorities are searching for a state prisoner who escaped Wednesday morning from a work detail on the Athens Perimeter and stole a van.

ATHENS, Ga. -- An Athens restaurant has its catchphrase printed on 18 million albums.

It's the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you "Be of good cheer" It's the most wonderful time of the year Each year, the Athens community comes together to provide gifts for the older adult population in Athens through a program called Be A Santa to A Senior.

Today, Books for Keeps is sharing some big news. A successful week - combined with the news that we have received a majorgrant - cut the number of un-sponsored children down the 546.

The Athens downtown master plan inched closer to its conclusion Tuesday - provided the Athens Downtown Development Authority doesn't find major qualms with it.

In nearly 30 years as an Atlanta infectious disease physician, Dr. Howard Cohen treated patients with an assortment of ailments.

Unused federal money could go toward helping the Athens Land Trust's urban farming program and upgrades to Morton Theatre and Bishop Park under a plan pitched by Athens-Clarke County officials Tuesday.

With the holiday season upon us, we need to think of the less-fortunate families in the Athens community.

While there has been considerable political disagreement over the Affordable Care Act, it is a law and provides options to many who have not had access to affordable, quality health insurance.

Two alleged burglars were arrested Monday afternoon by Athens-Clarke police officers responding to a report of men acting suspiciously in a westside neighborhood.

Between office parties and in-law visits, the holidays provide enough opportunities to get thy drink on than is perhaps necessary.