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Athens Banner-Herald
East Broad Street stays closed as crews work on damaged building
The length of time for the closure of a three-block section of East Broad Street in the middle of downtown Athens remained undetermined on Thursday. The section of street remains closed while work continues on a three-story building heavily damaged by a vehicle crash on Wednesday. Authorities say the closure will keep motorists and pedestrians safe. Downtown Athens Death: See what happened before pickup slammed into downtown Athens building Meredith Barnum, coordinator of the Athens-Clarke County Emergency Management Agency, said Thursday that work is being done to open some of the streets affected by the closure. University of Georgia students using the bus stop at the Arch were advised to use the UGA library stop. Magnolias Bar and Republic Salon, two businesses in the building at 312 East Broad Street, are currently closed due to the heavy damage, where portions of the wall on all three floors collapsed. But both businesses intend to reopen when repairs are made, according to social media posts. Republic Salon reported on its Facebook: “We are working on getting our stylists chairs at other local salons. As soon as we have all the details worked out, we will post where all the stylists will be
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NS Names a Student Hub at the University of Georgia
Norfolk Southern said on November 3 that the University of Georgia College of Engineering has named a student-organization hub for the railroad inside Driftmier Engineering Center. The college marked the naming on Monday, October 26. The gift is 100,000 dollars. The page says the room gives engineering student club leaders a place to meet, work together, and practice skills for later careers.
Athens Banner-Herald
Athens-area holiday calendar features markets, lights and arts
As the holiday season approaches, communities across Athens, Winterville and Watkinsville are filling their calendars with artist markets, light displays, live performances and longtime seasonal traditions. This roundup highlights local events where visitors can shop from regional makers, experience holiday-themed arts programming, and take part in some of the area's most anticipated annual celebrations. Don't see your event listed here? Email your press release or event information to ashearer@onlineathens.com. New eats: Here's our list of Athens restaurants that opened in 2026 Athens area holiday and seasonal events Celebrate Fall Festival (Taylor-Grady House, 634 Prince Ave., Athens) Saturday, Nov. 7. Community arts festival featuring local makers, traditional crafts, artisan vendors and creative activities. Winter WonderLights (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens) Thursday, Nov. 12, and select nights through December. Walk-through holiday light display featuring illuminated installations, themed light experiences and seasonal décor along garden pathways. Athens Academy Holiday Market (Sinkwich Spartan Center, 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens) Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 18-19. Holiday shopping event featuring more than 85 vendors from across the Southeast selling artwork, jewelry, pottery, floral arrangements, specialty foods and handmade gifts. Opening-night shopping event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18. OCAF Holiday Market (Oconee Cultural
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Red and Black
Athens Mayor and Commission hear concerns over parking and more at November meeting
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission approved an amendment regarding inclusionary zoning payment options and a street name change. They also voted to hold a West End property rezoning at their regular session meeting Wednesday. Inclusionary zoning payment in-lieu options. The zoning rules were updated to say that all qualifying...
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Developers Outline Plans for E.S. 6th Street Housing Transformation in Seneca
Local city, county, and business leaders gathered in downtown Seneca to welcome developers Robert Lay of New Orleans-based RiseImpact Capital and John Gumbert of Atlanta as they unveil plans to revitalize a rundown former textile plant on E.S. 6th Street into a multi-purpose housing complex. The $100 million multi-phase development...
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Boil Water Advisory Lifted Effective Immediately
The City of Toccoa Water Department announces that the Boil Water Advisory, placed. into effect on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 a result of a 16″ water main break on. Falls Road causing loss of water pressure throughout most of the system, has been lifted,. effective immediately. Wednesday evening and...
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Rough Draft Atlanta
My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants
Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .