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Ways to give back in Athens County this holiday season
Spread holiday cheer by supporting the community through these toy and gift drives, events, and fundraisers.
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Free Thanksgiving meals in Athens County
Check out this list of free and paid Thanksgiving 2025 meal opportunities in Athens County.
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Inside Courts: ICE case presents unique challenges to Judge Lang
Judge Patrick Lang has few precedents to draw on as he decides several unique cases. This week: the Laverde Laguna brothers.
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Star Chamber Arcade finds receptive audience in Athens
The owner says the business has attracted a broad cross-section of the community, including students, families and young children.
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Bites, Camera, Fashion: Even The Boss needs therapy
I can sum up this Bruce Springsteen movie with one sentence: It’s about a man who waits too long to go to therapy.
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Local businesses, individuals kept food coming during SNAP pause
From free meals to mutual aid, Athens County made sure no one went hungry despite a pause in federal food assistance.
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Athens artist helms creative projects for all ages across the region
Through work with multiple organizations, artist Jessica Held helps K-12 students and seniors alike explore their creativity.
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Dr. Tee awarded Black Appalachian Storytellers fellowship
Trevellya Ford-Ahmed’s fellowship will support her ongoing work at the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center.
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Holidays in the hills: 2025 winter events in Athens County (Updated)
Enjoy outdoor festivals, holiday parties, food-focused fun, and events just for the kids.
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Inside Courts: Officials lacked judicial authority to release men to ICE
Judge Patrick Lang has ordered the county to get the men back for a Nov. 12 hearing. Whether that will happen remains to be seen.
