Downtown Athens

When Athens switched from parking meters to pay-by-app parking this summer, aluminum ParkMobile signs were installed in front of every downtown parking space. But you might have noticed that most of those signs have been snapped off.

This week on Athens News Matters, a spooky story from a local ghost expert. Plus, we discuss parking sign vandalism in downtown Athens.

After a seven-month renovation process which impacted local businesses in downtown Athens, College Square is having its grand opening Saturday.

The ordinance now includes that the commission finds it reasonable to permit tenured vendors who have operated near the new College Square to continue running their business.

The Athens-Clarke County commission voted 8-to-2 to approve a reformed rights-of-way ordinance that will likely impact homelessness in downtown Athens.

Athens-Clarke County commissioners voted Monday afternoon to take no action on a proposed ordinance that would have allowed valet parking in designated loading zones downtown.

The Athens-Clarke County Commission is voting on a change to a street vendor ordinance next month and it’s causing quite the stir.

Filmmakers and cinema lovers will descend upon downtown Athens this weekend. The Athens Film Festival returns this weekend for its third year.

Markavion Gresham is charged with two counts each of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.

The Athens-Clarke County government, in collaboration with the Athens Downtown Development Authority, is redesigning College Square with an eye towards pedestrian accessibility, connectivity between businesses, and improved paving and lighting.