Athens News

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.

Today I met Jason Zygmont , who'll be in control of Hugh Acheson's James Beard award-winning restaurant officially on January 1. Five & Ten spent most of 2013 with Kyle Jacovino at the helm, but it was known at the start that the former Empire State South sous chef was destined for Savannah, where Acheson plans on opening an Italian restaurant ... (more)

A Clarke County jury last week convicted an Athens man on heroin trafficking and other felonies in connection with an arrest by police last year in which he was found in possession of more than 80 grams of the drug.

Athens Area Homeless Shelter: Donations of umbrellas for adults and children, black 30-gallon trash bags, cleaning supplies, diapers, baby wipes, new women and children's underwear and toiletries.

This holiday season Athens-Clarke County police officers will be out in force cracking down on drunk drivers throughout the Athens area with aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement.

We make a variety of confections including truffles, caramel and turtles, as well as hard candies.

The threats and weaknesses regarding Athens' future ran the gamut: water, political influence in Atlanta, students, poverty - over and over again, poverty - and tax base included.

Someone broke through a door at Danny's Tire Shop. 1415 Danielsville Road, between midnight and 6 a.m. Sunday and stole wrenches and a spray gun with a total value of $130, Athens-Clarke County police said.

Longtime Athens music scenesters lost an old friend this year when Margaret Adams passed away.

A Clarke County jury recently acquitted a man of an aggravated assault charge for having threatened an Athens police officer with a military entrenching tool last year.

Officers responded to a complaint of a man exposing himself to passing vehicles on Robert Hardeman Road near Lexington Road around 12:55am on December 9. Officers located the man who was wearing revealing underwear.

A Madison County man accused of murdering an Athens resident last year in a so-called family honor killing recently pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter.

Tuesday, December 10 The West Broad Farmers Market Produce Stand opens at 4pm and features crafts, produce and prepared food vendors.