Athens has had infrastructure shortcomings for quite some time. Climate change and a tourism boom magnified the problems. The city's infrastructure chief hopes greener upgrades can be a solution.

New security procedures went into effect this week at Athens City Hall, making the venue a weapons-free facility. The changes came as Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission geared up for ...

Ongoing political fallout from last week’s slaying of 22-year-old Athens college student Laken Riley, allegedly at the hands of an undocumented immigrant charged with her murder, includes the ...

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ATHENS — As part of a deal luring Food City to Athens, the city will build a new public street at a cost of about $1.6 million to connect to the grocery store that is currently under construction.

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - A new grocery store is coming to West Athens! On Monday the Athens City Council approved an “economic development project agreement” with Food City. Officials say the new store ...

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. — Protesters rallied outside of Athens-Clarke County City Hall because they’re upset at the county for not doing more to fight against undocumented migrants. On Tuesday night ...

Jun. 26—The Athens City Council this week voted 3-2 to give about $3.9 million to Athens State University for renovations to the Carter Gymnasium, but the allocation is contingent upon the Limestone ...