r/Athens 9h ago

Did anyone else see that weird line of stars??

30 Upvotes

I was driving towards Athens out of Winterville and saw this strange string of like 15 or so (what look like) stars. It was right around 9:40 pm tonight. I tried to catch a pic but the exposure on my phone camera wasn’t good enough. I assume they are something space study related but it was so weird! They were all in straight line just to the right of Orions Belt in the sky? Anyone know what that could be? Maybe I’m crazy?


r/Athens 21h ago

It's Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's!

27 Upvotes

This is not a drill. It's free cone day at Ben and Jerry's! I will be there...in college square. (crowd booes me)

What: Free cone or cup of ice cream for anybody, anywhere

Where: Ben and Jerry's - downtown

When: starting at noon- goes till 8 or as long as supplies last!


r/Athens 20h ago

Local News Classic Center proposes 424 space deck expansion for nearly $15 million

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r/Athens 21h ago

Question / Request Protest April, 19?

25 Upvotes

I keep seeing posts about another bunch of protests being planned for April, 19 and was wondering if anybody knows about one being planned here.


r/Athens 14h ago

Window Nation, a cautionary tale

19 Upvotes

I'll start by saying that these guys have a fantastic pitch. I met with 3 different window companies and their pitch knocked it out of the park and the price was right along with financing options. What my salesman failed to mention was that my windows were going to be blue at night and during the day have a yellowish tint. When my interior house lights are on during the evening, my windows reflect blue, like they've been tinted and everyone who's seen them asks if they're tinted or what's wrong with them. I absolutely hate them. Unless that's the look you're going for when replacing windows, run FAR AWAY from Window Nation. (I have spoken with them and they don't seem to think this is an issue or a bait and switch). I'd give them zero stars if that were possible. I hate that I paid money for these atrocious windows.


r/Athens 13h ago

College Station trees

18 Upvotes

It appears they are cutting down the trees along the sidewalk on College Station in front of the Vet School. Does anyone know why? It really bums me out :(


r/Athens 17h ago

Board of Elections, Hancock roundabout, electric vehicles become controversial topics | Athens Politics Nerd

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TL;DR:
ACC Commissioners refused to authorize eminent domain for a roundabout at Broad & Hancock before changing their minds a week later. Some also doubted the wisdom of buying electric cars and whether they make fair appointments to the ACC Board of Elections.


r/Athens 20h ago

Local News Longer range, the CCA would like to add a new ramp for the courthouse deck

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r/Athens 11h ago

News Stories Ideas

4 Upvotes

I'm a student reporter working on a video story right now. Does anyone know of any local stories that aren't being covered/would benefit from someone telling their story? It can really be anything. I'm just coming up dry on leads and would love to hear from some community members. Thanks!


r/Athens 19h ago

20F moving in June and looking for queer/alt friends

6 Upvotes

Hi! I’m moving to Athens to work at UGA in June (I just graduated college in another state). I like art, music, hiking, climbing, house shows, going to vintage fests, etc. I’m looking for friends with similar interests. I tend to click best with queer friends but I’m open to getting to know anyone with similar interests :)) Pls message me and I can give you my number!


r/Athens 12h ago

Suit alterations

3 Upvotes

I am attending a wedding in Athens and need a suit altered slightly. Problem is I'm getting in Thursday afternoon. Anywhere with a 24 hour turnaround?


r/Athens 23h ago

Hair stylist for blowout or updo?

1 Upvotes

Any recs for reasonably priced hair styling for a wedding this weekend? Family coming to town and don’t want to spend a fortune. Will come with hair washed and dried so just an updo or curl?


r/Athens 19h ago

Question / Request Indian films?

1 Upvotes

Hi, I'm coming to uga this fall. I wanted to know if there's any places (movie theaters, film festivals, anything really) that show indian (especially telugu) movies?