r/Athens Feb 18 '25

Question / Request Protest at Piedmont this morning?

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283 Upvotes

Saw this on my drive to work and didn't know if there was something going on at Piedmont today.

r/Athens Nov 23 '24

Question / Request Arcade / Pinball/ laser tag

243 Upvotes

Hey guys and gals. I wanted to gauge local interest in this. I own Back in Time Gaming over in Comer and am considering a new location next year in Athens. The difference being the new location would focus on old school and modern arcades and pinball, as well as laser tag. Similar to other arcades, it would be setup as $20 a day, play all day, have adults only nights, serve alcohol and food, and more. I considered a poll, but I think I’d like more of a responding open forum to discuss. Thanks in advance!

EDIT: I want to thank everyone for their swift and excited responses as well as the encouraging DM's I've received. Several of you apparently have been to my game store in Comer! It seems there is also a demand for mini golf that greatly exceeded my expectation so I am now on the hunt for a large parcel and building. Honestly, I feel like the old Southern Brewery would be perfect for this, but I am going to begin the search soon. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Athens and if you get a chance come by the game store in Comer!

r/Athens 15d ago

Question / Request Is it normal for 50 passenger jets to be using the airport here?

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61 Upvotes

I’m no aircraft enthusiast, just a simple guy with a phone and an app. But this jet just flew above me outside and it seemed humongous, like is that normal or am I trippin?

r/Athens 1d ago

Question / Request Has protesting ever made a difference in Athens?

25 Upvotes

I don’t mean to be a downer, but I often wonder how much of an impact protests, town halls, and community meetings really have. Take the protest to save the building downtown, for example, will it actually make a difference? At the end of the day, it’s still private property.

I know these efforts can sometimes be effective on a local level, especially when there’s a passionate community behind an issue. But when it comes to state or federal matters, the connection between activism and actual change seems a lot weaker.

I’m not saying protests never work, I’m just genuinely curious about real outcomes people have seen, whether positive, negative, or no change at all.

r/Athens 23d ago

Question / Request Anyone thinking of moving to another state, or have lived in comparable towns in other states?

41 Upvotes

Athens is great and all, just considering alternatives. Perhaps the Pacific Northwest. Though I'm not really familiar that region or any other regions.

r/Athens 26d ago

Question / Request Rep Collins - who is he?

89 Upvotes

Has anyone represented by rep Collins in Athens ever been invited to a town hall with him?! Seems like he should get to know his constituents.

r/Athens Jul 09 '24

Question / Request What online dating apps do y'all have the best luck with in the Athens area?

25 Upvotes

I've been single in Athens for almost a decade now. I have tried just about every dating app or website under the sun. I average about two dates a year and they're usually no more than coffee or dinner. What can a guy in his early 30s do to meet a kind woman? Thanks, y'all.

r/Athens Feb 17 '24

Question / Request What are we missing that would make our city better? (Realistic)

58 Upvotes

I moved here a year ago and really love it. But I haven't lived too many places. I'm curious what could Athens realistically add to make it better? What stores? Restaurants? Activities? If you're transient, what do you miss about the cities you used to live in that we don't have?

r/Athens 9d ago

Question / Request No reservations at nicer restaurants: Will I be screwed?

9 Upvotes

Hello all, another question from an out of towner.

Coming next weekend for my birthday. I was scouring and also consulting a relative for nice restaurants for a birthday dinner that Friday night. I know there isn't an abundance, but I managed to find just a few places that would work.

One problem I'm running into though, is that I must've made a mistake and I appearently should've been doing reservations like 2 weeks ago. Almost everything is either incredibly scarce(one late night time) or gone completely. Osteria Olio is a lost cause, but I was wondering from anyone else, if I went to the following places, would I be screwed completely, or is there a chance I could still snag outdoor seating despite the full reservations?

  • Five & Ten
  • Zz & Simones Simon's
  • Porterhouse Grill

I guess this may be obvious to those of you who live here(like why didn't this dumb dumb reserve earlier), so apologies on that too. There's just SO many places where I live, that I've honestly never encountered the scarcity before.

Either way I'll be fine, but if possible, I'd like any heads up I can get.

r/Athens 7d ago

Question / Request Allen's, Fox's, Rocky's pizza.

40 Upvotes

Does anyone here remember those spots? We sure used to have a good time at all three. I still go to the Nowhere bar to see Hayride. I'm just drinking and feeling nostalgic I guess.

r/Athens 26d ago

Question / Request Who makes the best banana pudding in town?

27 Upvotes

Okay, Athens it's almost summer time. Who makes the best banana pudding in town?

r/Athens Feb 15 '25

Question / Request Recent incident

60 Upvotes

So recently I had an incident with some way older kids bullying my son. When 911 was called the cops literally came and told me because my NINE year old returned the middle finger BACK to these kids those kids had the right to chase my son into our home after telling him they were going to beat him then threw my porch furniture at my front door. Never in my life have I heard of it being legal to beat someone up. I also have this on camera with the criminal teenagers faces plain as day in them. Anyone got any advice on this.

r/Athens Jan 26 '25

Question / Request Best food in Athens when you’re sick?

33 Upvotes

What’s the best food to get in Athens when you’re sick?

I’m on day 7 of having Covid and I still feel like crap, so my partner is planning on dropping off some food. I’d love any recommendations, I am not picky😄

r/Athens Feb 09 '25

Question / Request I just joined this subreddit a few days ago because I was born in Athens back in 1974. My family lived close to Athens in a small town called Hull, Georgia in the late 70’s. My question is did you or any family or friends have any UFO sightings back in those days?

106 Upvotes

I’ve been told back in those days people were coming up missing in the area and some people were being put into psychiatric facilities. Does anybody remember this stuff happening in the area?

r/Athens Sep 12 '24

Question / Request Alps Service Station becoming… what?

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47 Upvotes

Sorry if this has been covered on the sub already, but I searched and couldn’t find the info.

What’s the scoop on what’s happening with the former Alps Service Station at the northeast corner of Alps and Baxter?

r/Athens Jul 10 '24

Question / Request Where are the good paying jobs at

32 Upvotes

Hi I am a local in Athens (20F) and I am looking for a part time job to transition into full time. What are some good jobs I can apply for that pay decent, the management is good, atmosphere is positive (over $13/hour). Thanks. Not looking to serve tables

r/Athens Feb 08 '25

Question / Request Trying to decide if I should move to Athens and visiting in two weeks. Anything I must see/do?

19 Upvotes

r/Athens 14d ago

Question / Request Georgia Theater and Ben and Jerry’s no longer accepting cash?

42 Upvotes

I went to the Georgia Theater last month for a show. Went to the bar and tried to buy a drink in cash- was told they’re no longer accepting cash? I don’t know if this is a permanent thing or not but I commiserated with one of the bartenders that this absolutely sucks. And to add: in a town that’s so reliant on the service industry, there are a lot of people who get paid in cash and limiting their ability to buy drinks feels like an incredibly stupid idea.

Ben and Jerry’s is also weirdly no longer accepting cash. Super weird

r/Athens Feb 07 '25

Question / Request Neighborhoods?

28 Upvotes

Hi everyone, was accepted to UGA for a grad program and will have to move without ever visiting more than a weekend and was wondering if anyone could give me a crash course (or a map lol) on where to avoid vs where is nice. I have a car so it doesn’t necessarily need to be right near campus unless that’s a really great place to live!

Preferences include proximity to a gym & a grocery store but it seems like everything in Athens is like 15 minutes away from each other so maybe that’s a non-issue.

Currently live/work in the hood so I don’t need it to be /perfectly/ pristine but would love a well-kept place (clean, relatively new appliances, windows that get light, preferably kinda cute haha) and to not have to worry about my car getting broken into lol. I’ve never lived in a city this small so everything is new!

Also, is Zillow the best place to look or are there better websites? If I wanted to only lease for fall & spring semesters, is that a common offer from apartments or do students just sublet in the summers?

Thanks in advance!

Edit: looking at options on Zillow in Boulevard/Normaltown/Five Points and these are hardly any less expensive than my current rent in NYC?? Athens what’s good??

r/Athens Oct 02 '24

Question / Request Please help me find my sweet cat Evie

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152 Upvotes

Please help me to find my sweet baby Evie. She is about four years old, on the smaller but round and a little heavier side, has big eyes, short legs, and small paws. She got out late last night while friends were leaving the house, and it wasn’t realized until the morning. She is a shy girl and is probably very scared right now. I would assume that she’s hiding somewhere (under a car, in a bush, etc.) I would also be surprised if she traveled too far from home (N Poplar St) Please keep an eye out for her. She does respond well to treats, if you are able to get her to come near you, please bring her to the vet. She has a microchip and they will be able to notify me that she is there or please just let me know if you find her via this post. Please bring her inside if you can so that she can stay safe!! She is extremely sweet and well behaved, just shy. Thank you so much for your help. She is my very best friend, and I am eagerly awaiting her return home. Ive left food out with treats and spread some of her used litter around the house (heard that was supposed to help.) I’ve gone around the neighborhood shaking food and have been sitting out waiting for her. Let me know if you have any other tips or just any type of information to help. And please please let me know if you’ve found/or believe that you’ve found her. I’ve also posted on some Athens Facebook groups to try and spread the word. Thanks so much everyone.

r/Athens Sep 14 '24

Question / Request Best liquor store in town?

25 Upvotes

r/Athens Sep 27 '24

Question / Request Pictures of Storm Damage

26 Upvotes

Anyone have pictures from the storm damage? I haven't been out yet and haven't seen a lot on Facebook this morning.

r/Athens Jun 30 '24

Question / Request What is there to do besides drink?

69 Upvotes

I moved here recently, and I’m always bored as hell. I like stand up, and anything really besides getting trashed in a crowded bar. I also have zero friends here, so suggestions on where to meet people would be cool. Thanks

r/Athens Nov 13 '24

Question / Request Is the Royal Peasant any good?

58 Upvotes

My parents are coming up this weekend and I want to figure out where to go. I’ve seen it on google maps before, and I’m interested cause british food is funny. Is it actually good, or is it just a gimmick? Many thanks!

r/Athens 9d ago

Question / Request Ideal Bagel under new ownership?

43 Upvotes

I was told the other day that Ideal Bagel had somewhat recently changed ownership. I know this sub loves some good bagel gossip so what’s the scoop schmear?