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Third Porchfest expands into Uptown, West Side
The free community arts festival this weekend will feature over 100 performances across Athens.
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Uptown park damaged by city utility project
The park will require “comprehensive restoration,” Athens City Council member Alan Swank, 4th Ward, said Monday.
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Uptown streetscape and utility relocation project public meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026
The purpose is to discuss the project and proposed improvements with the community, answer questions, and gather community input.
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West Carpenter Street closure: Monday, March 23, 2026
West Carpenter Street will be closed 8 a.m. until complete Monday, March 23.
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The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen
“Project Hail Mary” will show Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.
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Construction for Athens Utility Relocation Project to begin March 2026
Construction will begin on Carpenter Street before moving to State Street and is expected to continue through fall 2026.
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Lien filed on Lostro Project property
A company is seeking more than $200,000 for its work on the Lostro Project property that it says it was not paid for.
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Athens City Council considers sidewalks as part of roundabout
Sidewalks, as proposed for the SR 682/56 roundabout project scheduled for construction starting this summer, drew concern from two Athens City Council members during a related ordinance’s first reading on Monday.
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Business owner raises questions about Uptown street closures
Cool Digs owner Sara Quoia said that Uptown streets have been closed multiple times this year without council’s approval.
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The Pub celebrates 50 years of food, friends and festivity on Court Street
Past and current ‘Pub rats’ will join Saturday’s street party celebration, which coincides with the Athens Summer Concert Series.