Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Today in Athens.
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Columbus developer withdrew a request to rezone a lot in Athens, Ohio, after local opposition to its proposed 50-unit affordable housing project. WOUB Public Media
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We never have to worry about dead batteries and missed calls thanks to this portable power bank that can charge up to five devices at once. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Today in Athens.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's women's basketball team broke their losing streak with a 74-70 victory against Northern Illinois, showcasing a strong team effort and notable plays from senior Kennedi Watkins. The Post
- ➤ Ohio's men's basketball team must secure victories in its final five regular-season games to improve its seeding and chances in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Post
-
Mitchell Tenpenny Concert in Athens
Mitchell Tenpenny will perform live at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio.
-
Weekly Community Meditation Session
The Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session every Sunday morning, welcoming all experience levels in a supportive environment.
-
SEORA's Mardi Gras Annual Masquerade 2025
This annual fundraising masquerade features a Mardi Gras theme, offering food, dancing, and photo opportunities at the Athens Community Center.
-
Weekly Meditation Session
Athens KTC Buddhist Center offers a weekly meditation session each Sunday morning at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, open to all experience levels.
-
Family Upcycled Card Making Night
Children and families are invited to create upcycled Valentine's Day cards at the Community Makerspace.
-
Laid Back Country Picker with Hoyt & The Heartwrecks
Enjoy a night of live music featuring Laid Back Country Picker along with Hoyt & The Heartwrecks at The Union in Athens, Ohio.
-
Weekly Meditation Session
The Athens KTC Buddhist Center conducts weekly meditation sessions on Sunday mornings at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, welcoming individuals of all experience levels.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Stay Connected Anywhere with This Powerful Portable Charger
Never worry about dead batteries or missed calls again. This high-capacity, portable power bank is a game-changer for anyone who relies on their devices throughout the day. With the ability to charge up to five devices at once, it’s perfect for families, professionals, and travelers alike.
Its compact design makes it easy to carry, while its powerful output ensures your phone, tablet, earbuds, and more stay fully charged no matter where you are. Say goodbye to low-battery anxiety and hello to uninterrupted productivity.
Whether you’re commuting, on vacation, or working remotely, this charger is your ultimate power solution. Stay connected, stay powered, and never miss a moment.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Today in Athens.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Athens
Welcome to the Today in Athens, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Athens, Ohio community. If you like the Today in Athens, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Athens.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Athens and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Athens
A free Athens community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinathens.com/sitemap