A Georgia family is grieving the loss of a young couple and their unborn child after a wrong-way crash in Athens shattered their holiday season. Athens firefighters rescued a person from a home nearly ...

Athens-Clarke police reported a car plowed into the Kroger store on Alps Road on Tuesday and injured four people, including a Kroger employee. The car exploded into the self-checkout area after police ...

I like to pass the time on drives back to my college town by devising an itinerary based entirely on where I plan to eat and what I plan to do. No matter the purpose behind the trip to Athens, Georgia ...

Ancient Greece, and Athens in particular, played a crucial role in the development as well as the history of Western Civilization. The center of Athenian life was the Agora, an open space at the heart ...

Starting tomorrow, Friday, September 5, 2025, the Municipality of Athens will temporarily shut down 38 businesses in the city center for illegally occupying public spaces with unauthorised tables and ...

Holly Johnson is a travel journalist who has traveled to more than 60 countries and been on 40 cruises. Drawing on her time in Athens as a repeat Greece visitor, Johnson curated a thorough list ...

The story of how Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, attained its current name is a foundational Greek myth. Unbeknown to many, the city actually had several names throughout its 3,400 ...

Surrounded by baby clothes and frilly cardigans, it’s hard to believe I’m here to learn about Greek history. But beneath the children’s department of Zara on Stadiou Street lie the remnants of a Roman ...

Basic information and contact details for National and Kapodistrian University of Athens The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, officially founded in 1837, is now the largest state ...

The Athens Marathon, also known as the ‘Authentic Marathon’, is unmatched by any other race. Steeped in history and inspired by the legendary journey of a messenger who ran from Marathon to Athens to ...

The best times to visit Athens are between March and May and from September to November. Weather during the spring and fall months is agreeable and sunshine is pretty much a guarantee. Not to mention, ...

Taylor Shaw's postcard-like mural is located in downtown Athens (Credit: Jessica Parrillo) Renowned for its party scene and the birthplace of some hugely influential bands, this small city is quietly ...