New County Manager Chosen: Athens-Clarke County Commission confirmed Bob Cowell over process concerns and last year’s Roanoke controversy, voting 8–1 and setting his July 28 start date — learn what’s next.
Celebrating 35 years of ADA: Athens-Clarke County Library commemorated the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 35th anniversary on July 22 with opening remarks by Major Kelly Girtz — find out what happened.
Athens area mural call: Athens-Clarke County is inviting local artists to design murals celebrating Lay Park and Heard Park’s 50th anniversaries; submit proposals by September 19, 2025 — find out how to apply.
Senior living campus breaks ground: Developer Armand Vari and Active Senior Concepts CEO Paul Aase marked the start of a 62-acre Celebration Village Athens, which will offer 377 housing units from bungalows to memory-care suites and resort-style amenities — find out more.
From skeptic to juice champion: Amy Lawrence has kept Athens juiced for more than a decade, turning Journey Juice at 1428 Prince Ave into a community staple with 25 cold-pressed, locally sourced blends — find out what keeps customers coming back.
Other Athens headlines this week
- Athens cafes serve icy affogatos and smoothies
- Wild pigs ravaging Georgia farms, UGA says
- UGA sets record $300.4 million in donations
- Eerie spirits haunt Athens’ two oldest cemeteries
- Oconee’s Melissa Smith champions pediatric mental health
- Adoptable animals await at ACC Animal Services
