downtown athens

A series of graphic shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.

The 2025 Athens Film Festival began with a red carpet event outside of Ciné in Downtown Athens on Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.

On March 31, Athens community members and others from surrounding areas gathered at the Clerk of State & Superior Court steps and began the march to the University of Georgia Arch in protest of police brutality.

Local Athens artist Broderick Flanigan and Miami artist Elio Mercado were selected by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to paint a mural recognizing Black businesses on Hot Corner in Downtown Athens.

Alumni Cookie Dough is a cookie dough outlet located on 480 N. Thomas St. with a unique taste that brings something new to Downtown Athens.