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Tattoo Motel fosters queer community in Athens
The tattoo shop on Richland Avenue ensures that both artists and clients have a place to express themselves without fear.
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City weighs options for former Columbus Road fire station
Though still undecided, the City of Athens will likely use the building as storage space for the Athens County Major Crimes Unit.
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Athens Bread Company combines sustainability, charity
The artisanal bakery partners with local organizations to reduce food waste and provide sustenance to those facing food insecurity.
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Expenditure on fire station to increase by nearly $1m following cyber theft
In addition to the nearly $722,000 lost to fraud, the City of Athens owes $210,000 for a parking lot, fitness court and art walk added to the project.
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Council approves Columbus Road shared-use path project
Despite hesitation voiced by a council member last week, the council unanimously approved a $1.4 million project to construct a shared-use path on Columbus Road.
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Photo gallery: Porchfest 2025
Scenes from Athens’ Near Eastside Neighborhood Association second annual Porchfest, held May 18, 2025.
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ORCA dues, shared-use path questioned following income tax failure
Athens City Council member Alan Swank brought up the failure in discussions of the city’s support for ORCA and a project on Columbus Road.
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Second annual Porchfest brings bands back home (Updated)
More than 40 bands will perform at 30-plus venues — homes and businesses — in Athens’ Near East Side neighborhood.
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Former East State Street fire station to be used for private car storage (Updated)
The Richland Area Fire Department will use funds from the sale of Station 2 to enlarge and remodel its Hooper Road station.
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Council tables civil suit over unauthorized brick patio, curb
The council also approved eight city streets for repaving.