Downtown Athens

Athens-Clarke County commissioners voted Monday afternoon to take no action on a proposed ordinance that would have allowed valet parking in designated loading zones downtown.

The Athens-Clarke County Commission is voting on a change to a street vendor ordinance next month and it’s causing quite the stir.

Filmmakers and cinema lovers will descend upon downtown Athens this weekend. The Athens Film Festival returns this weekend for its third year.

Markavion Gresham is charged with two counts each of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.

The Athens-Clarke County government, in collaboration with the Athens Downtown Development Authority, is redesigning College Square with an eye towards pedestrian accessibility, connectivity between businesses, and improved paving and lighting.

On Friday, June 19th, Historic Athens, in partnership with the city, will host their "Athens Juneteenth Celebration" in downtown Athens from 10:30am to 3:00pm.

Athens' 26th annual Hot Corner Festival will begin Thursday, June 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Cine. The festival is a celebration of the city’s African-American business community.

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

The Athens Downtown Development Authority (ADDA) announced Friday that it will be rolling out a new parking app.

Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night has returned to Athens, bringing back the interactive sound sculpture event that originated in New York.