r/Athens Jul 20 '26

Rants & Raves Weekly Complaint Thread

14 Upvotes

Whine here, Athens


r/Athens Jul 17 '26

Weekly Gratitude Thread

5 Upvotes

Let us know what you're grateful for this week in Athens


r/Athens 10h ago

I ate at Ghavi’s. AMA

49 Upvotes

r/Athens 10h ago

IS THIS REAL

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23 Upvotes

Did the porch at church really get demolished? Actual question, can’t go look rn to confirm help


r/Athens 16h ago

Linnentown “Walk of Recognition” moving forward without UGA participation

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This week, the ACC Commission approved a concept for the Linnentown "Walk of Recognition" to be installed on campus in a public right-of-way without UGA's support or participation.

Commissioners also required the owner of Pinewoods Estates to provide consistent access to clean drinking water before building any expansion of the neighborhood there.


r/Athens 15h ago

The Jim E. Brown show in Athens is officially sold out

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26 Upvotes

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and apologies to anyone who missed their chance to see this wunderkind in the bleary, unshaven flesh


r/Athens 20h ago

What can we do about downtown parking?

55 Upvotes

I have no clue where to start resource wise with this question. I work downtown and I know a lot of other businesses / employees that work downtown struggle with parking. I did the math and I am paying anywhere from $120-$160 a month if I choose to park downtown while working. That’s INSANE. if you’re lucky enough to have a sneaky spot on a side road near downtown, you can’t count on always having it if there’s a game or other events. I don’t live close enough to walk to work on top of those things.

Ok so here’s my question- who is there to talk to about a potential pass/sticker/permit for downtown workers? I’m thinking if you are able to provide a W-2 or proof of employment downtown, it should be totally reasonable to be able to apply for a permit that you pay for yearly. I would be totally fine paying $100 give or take for a yearly permit to park downtown. I think a lot of other businesses / employees would be on board for something like this, right?

Where would I start or who would I talk to about this potential idea?


r/Athens 14h ago

Question / Request I have a question about a missing person. His name was Ronnie Thomas and he was from Hull, GA. Athens is the closest big city he lived close to at the time of his disappearance. As far as I know, he was never put on a missing person’s list. Has anybody ever heard anything about his disappearance?

14 Upvotes

I find it odd that as far as I know he was never put on a missing person’s list anywhere. Usually, when someone goes missing they stay on the missing person’s lists until they are found. He’s not even on a list somewhere. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I’m not a member of his family, but my mother used to date his brother. All I know about his disappearance was that he was on his way home from work and never made it. He went missing around 1983 I believe.


r/Athens 17h ago

Question / Request Local Candle Maker

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27 Upvotes

Does anyone know the person/shop that sells this honey beeswax candle? It was sitting on my passed cat's ashes but my current cat got to it and tried to eat it. Im hoping to be able to purchase a new one.

Edit; its been found!! Thank you!!


r/Athens 16h ago

Athens Event free gay improv sept 15th athentic brewing 🏳️‍🌈🤠

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20 Upvotes

r/Athens 22h ago

Just a reminder

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49 Upvotes

r/Athens 21h ago

Local News Coming soon: Mirin Asian Fusion

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41 Upvotes

"A casual restaurant chain serving fresh Asian fusion dishes, build-your-own bowls, ramen, and boba teas."


r/Athens 14h ago

Local News Former Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod arrested on criminal trespass charge

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r/Athens 19h ago

Local News Athens Mayor and Commission hear concerns over Flock cameras and more at September meeting

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r/Athens 16h ago

Meetup! This Sunday 🙌🏻 Making Friends

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10 Upvotes

r/Athens 20h ago

Question / Request Not really a complaint

25 Upvotes

The Pulaski/Prince intersection is frequently getting blocked by people driving into the intersection before they have a path all the way through. Then the light changes and no one can move. It's getting worse with the traffic increase. Who do I call about this? Thanks in advance.


r/Athens 13h ago

Are there any nearby kayaking outposts still open? Water levels okay?

5 Upvotes

Anybody been out on the river recently? Wondering if there's still an opportunity to get out there. I don't have my kayak though, I need to rent.


r/Athens 3h ago

Restaurant Rec?

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A mid- to low-tier sit-down restaurant for a barbeque or authentic Mexican cuisine lover who is moderately-but-not-deathly allergic to cayenne pepper. Is that even an option? And if it's not, what else is available between here and Watkinsville that might have available seating a couple of hours after a game?

Like, if my aunt gets a few grains, it's gonna be a huge bummer, might even be a trip to the emergency room if she swells too badly, but it's not likely to actually kill her. So I'm looking for an establishment with a mindful chef and staff instead of a hospital-precise clean room. Or an establishment that simply doesn't use cayenne pepper.


r/Athens 17h ago

West Broad Roundabout Construction Inches Closer to Reality with Stormwater Construction Permit

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10 Upvotes

Should be complete 10/31/2028, let’s see if that sticks


r/Athens 23h ago

Thankful Thursday! (makeshift gratitude thread)

26 Upvotes

Hot Townie Summer is a distant memory, Saturdays Between the Hedges kick off this weekend, and fall weather feels like it's never coming. What are you grateful for today?


r/Athens 21h ago

Local News Updated Vision for the future Arena District

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r/Athens 14h ago

Lost airpods

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Lost airpods by the bus stop in front of Harry's on cedar shoals. Just the case. Would love if someone could see if it is still there. I'm at work and can't leave to grab it.


r/Athens 1d ago

Local News The plaza is looking nice

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134 Upvotes

Actually liking it a lot more now that’s it's all coming together ☺️


r/Athens 11h ago

Question / Request tattoo artist recs?

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looking to book a tattoo appt soon, but i’m not sure what artists in the area would be good for the style i’m looking for! i’m wanting an antler tattoo with botanical elements, similar to the inspo photos i attatched! i would prefer to stay within athens!


r/Athens 5h ago

Anyone on the eastside got cheeks contact? My friend is upselling me on her stuff and I just wanna cut out the middleman

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