Doc Eldridge, a former Athens mayor, has been hired as the new manager of Oconee Hill Cemetery. Eldridge replaces Don Smith, who retired after serving as manager for eight years. The historic cemetery ...

ATHENS, Texas (KETK)– The Athens ISD band director was arrested Wednesday night after the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office found suspected methamphetamine inside his apartment. According to the ...

A multi-agency operation targeting drug trafficking in Athens, Georgia, resulted in 17 arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, other drugs, firearms, and cash. Ten of the 17 individuals arrested ...

Here are live updates from around the Athens area for Week 4 of high school football. Be sure to come back Friday and follow along for changes throughout the night. Seahawks vs. Cardinals on Thursday ...

ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - The Athens High School band director was arrested Wednesday following the search of his home on Wednesday that revealed suspected methamphetamine, according to the Henderson ...

ATHENS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - An earthquake rattled Athens on Tuesday morning with no reports of any damage or fatalities. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake, of magnitude 5.2, was off Evia ...

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On a Georgia game-day, Athens seems to melt into a sea of red and black. Football will always be deeply entwined with the city, but for many — even on game day — Athens means more. For fans of the Sam ...

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Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks are staying in place Federal order directed states to remove them within 60 days Crosswalks approved in 2020 and installed two years later ATHENS, Ga. - Athens ...

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A 5.2 magnitude quake struck near Evia, Greece, early on 10 September 2025. No tsunami warning has been issued. Wikimedia Commons A strong earthquake struck near the Greek island of Evia in the early ...