Classic City Marathon was held in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2024. The 26.5-mile course started on North Lumpkin Street, between East Hancock Avenue and East Washington ...

The Classic City Blues festival took place at the Classic Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. Artists ranging from Tucka, Sir Charles, & West Love performed.

According to the National Weather Service on Sunday, it was reported that an “Emergency Manager shared pictures of damage which appears to have been afflicted by a tornado in downtown Athens.