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🌲 Rising Appalachia wants to turn 845 acres once owned by Sugar Creek Mining Company into a “community commons and worki...
10/14/2026

🌲 Rising Appalachia wants to turn 845 acres once owned by Sugar Creek Mining Company into a “community commons and working forest for the benefit of neighbors and the region, ensuring perpetual access to hunting, hiking, foraging, and rural livelihoods.” Link in comments.

Have you had a treat from Flour and Thyme? 🍰 Keely Shaye uses seasonal ingredients and florals for her small-batch baked...
10/13/2026

Have you had a treat from Flour and Thyme? 🍰 Keely Shaye uses seasonal ingredients and florals for her small-batch baked goods, and has utilized local resources like ACEnet to get her business off the ground. “It’s what I want to bake, when I want to bake it,” she said. Profile through link in comments.

We’re seeking sponsors for our Cat’s Pajamas clothing exchange! Cat’s Pajamas has been an Athens staple since 2007, and ...
10/13/2026

We’re seeking sponsors for our Cat’s Pajamas clothing exchange! Cat’s Pajamas has been an Athens staple since 2007, and we want to include your business or organization in the magic.

Interested in advertising and design support for your business? Sponsorships starting at $100 include website advertising packages and shout outs on our social media channels. Reach an audience of over 15,000 and show your support for independent local news! Visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cats-pajamas for more details on sponsorship perks.

Your sponsorship helps keep this event accessible and low-cost for our community. Consider sponsoring Cat’s Pajamas today! Sign up to sponsor on Zeffy or email [email protected] for more information.

Cat’s Pajamas will take place 5–8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. at Central Venue in Athens. This community clothing swap is welcome to ALL! The cost of admission supports our mission to empower community engagement through accessible public service journalism.

Whether it’s folks doing good deeds or blowing the whistle on shady conduct, help us do our jobs. We rely on our communi...
10/12/2026

Whether it’s folks doing good deeds or blowing the whistle on shady conduct, help us do our jobs. We rely on our community to let us know what’s happening. Submit a tip at the link in bio, or email us 📩

We post traffic and meeting announcements, press releases about grants, events and regional happenings, sign-up deadline...
10/11/2026

We post traffic and meeting announcements, press releases about grants, events and regional happenings, sign-up deadlines, 🗣️calls for artists, and more, on the website. Link in comments to see 'em. Recent posts:

🚗 Ongoing traffic for week of: Oct. 6
👩‍🦽 Inclusive Sports Sampler for youth begins Oct. 13
🎃 City of Athens Halloween schedule for Oct. 31
🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month & Community Welcome to be held Oct. 14
🦃 Register for 18th annual Athens Turkey Trot

What's your favorite Dolly Parton role? Columnist Gordon Briggs thinks she shines brightest in "9 to 5." Link in comment...
10/10/2026

What's your favorite Dolly Parton role? Columnist Gordon Briggs thinks she shines brightest in "9 to 5." Link in comments.

Athens City School District hopes to make its 1% income tax levy permanent. It was passed a decade ago, and expires in 2...
10/10/2026

Athens City School District hopes to make its 1% income tax levy permanent. It was passed a decade ago, and expires in 2028. More through link in comments.

Creating affordable housing is an act of public service, writes Aiden Ryan in this letter to the editor. Link in comment...
10/09/2026

Creating affordable housing is an act of public service, writes Aiden Ryan in this letter to the editor. Link in comments.

Happy Homecoming, Bobcats! Welcome back to Athens. We'll see ya out and about this weekend! 💚
10/09/2026

Happy Homecoming, Bobcats! Welcome back to Athens. We'll see ya out and about this weekend! 💚

Nelsonville’s charter government has been refining a new AI policy, a joint effort by city administration and council me...
10/09/2026

Nelsonville’s charter government has been refining a new AI policy, a joint effort by city administration and council members. The policy is nearing final form. Link in comments!

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