On this day in 1976, Boy Scout Troop 76 hosted an open house at the old Franklin Hotel on Broad Street. The building had been left empty since 1972 when the Athens Hardware Company, formerly the Childs-Nickerson Hardware Company, moved from the site af... »
On this day 70 years ago, in Due West, South Carolina, Charlayne Hunter-Gault was born to Althea Ruth and Charles S. H. Hunter, Jr. Her father's position as an Army chaplain caused the family to move frequently, so Charlayne and her younger brothers He... »
There is so much to do this weekend in Athens! Whether you want to get outdoors and enjoy the weather with the family, attend musical events, or get ideas at the home and garden show, Athens, GA has it all!1. Athens Home and Garden ShowWith Spring appr... »
On this day in 1913, this vision of the future of poultry production was published in the Athens Banner: Now, of course, the use of electricity-powered heat and air conditioning as part of poultry production is standard. According to the University of ... »
It's finally the weekend! After a long week, I know I am ready for an exciting and eventful weekend, and I'm sure you are too! Luckily, there are so many exciting events taking place this weekend in Athens,GA. Get your planners ready, because the Class... »
On this day in 1861, Julia Anna Flisch was born to Pauline and Leonard Flisch in Augusta, Georgia. While Julia was still an infant, her family moved to Athens, where her parents, German immigrants, ran a sweets shop across the street from the Universit... »
Today's blog entry comes from guest contributor Macy Sirmans, who is preparing for a fun and potentially rewarding scavenger hunt on the UGA campus in Athens, Georgia on Tuesday, January 24th. Though taking place on campus, this event is not only for ... »
In January, Athens Patch featured a story on two doctoral students who created a short film on the welfare of Latinos. Now, Tobie Bass, a language and literacy education student, has created another digital story that highlights the experiences of Lati... »
