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Boil water advisory announced for City of Toccoa
TOCCOA, GA (WSPA) – The City of Toccoa Water System has issued a boil water advisory due to a water main break Wednesday afternoon. A 16″ water main break was reported on Falls Road early Wednesday afternoon, which has caused water pressure in parts of the system to drop to very low levels. Officials advise […]
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Historic Athens director announces Magnolias to rebuild, reopen
Murphy Wolford, owner of Magnolias Bar, has confirmed the bar will be rebuilt and reopened after a driver fatally crashed into the building Wednesday, according to a statement from Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine. Restoration will be possible thanks to a steel frame installed in 1997, when the building,...
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
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