1+ hour, 10+ min ago  (794+ words) The Athens Comedy Fest returns for its second year on May 12 at the historic Morton Theatre, with a kick-off show on Apr. 30 at Live Wire. The festival will feature over 20 national touring comedians plus local talent selected from a competitive…...

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51+ min ago  (1157+ words) As a tenured landmark on one of the most prominent corners in the heart of downtown Athens, Wuxtry Records is a can't-miss location both visually'with its bold blue and yellow storefront accented by large, poster-covered windows'and as destination in the…...

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1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (828+ words) The Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) hosted a forum for Athens-Clarke County mayoral candidates at the library on Apr. 21. Tim Denson, La Keisha Gantt, Sharon Miller and Mara Zuniga were present, with Dexter Fisher invited but unable to attend because…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (419+ words) Mayor Kelly Girtz, who is leaving office at the end of the year, touted progress on affordable housing, economic development, crime and other issues during his final State of the City address. Reflecting on Athens" growth, Girtz said that the…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (278+ words) Local Lens is a new event created by Athens Film Festival in collaboration with podcast "Behind the Slate" to platform standout shorts from local filmmakers. The showcase of short films, which were selected from over 50 submissions, will be followed by…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (467+ words) Flagpole: A major theme of your campaign is being a native Athenian, and the idea that there's a population of people who are born here, who are not necessarily engaged or heard when it comes to local politics. Can you…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (874+ words) A former Athens state representative is seeking an open state Senate seat, alongside the son of a congressman and the law partner of the current officeholder. With Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) running for attorney general, former state Rep. Doug Mc…...