Today
in Athens
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Panhellenic Council’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Dresses event will provide free formal wear to high school students on March 20-22 at Baker. New donation drop-off boxes in sorority and fraternity houses will simplify contributions so more students can attend prom. The Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cool Digs closed its East State Street shop Saturday after 13 years because slow sales and higher supply costs forced the closure. Owner Sara Quoia Bryant will move the business to a vendor mall on East State Street & plans to boost its online presence and tie-dye projects. The Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio men's basketball faces Toledo at the Convocation Center Saturday at 4 p.m. in a game with MAC tournament stakes; forward Javan Simmons, returning from a tough loss, aims to break a 10-game losing streak (he calls it a revenge game). The Post
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Darrin Hacquard Concert
7-8 p.m. — Federal Valley Resource Center — All ages welcome — Experience the diverse musical storytelling of Darrin Hacquard in a historic setting.
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Athena Supper Club at Purple Chopstix
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Purple Chopstix — Limited tickets available — Connect with local women for a delightful meal supporting community establishments.
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Platinum Disco at The Athens Armory
7-11 p.m. — The Athens Armory — Fundraiser entry — Dance the night away at this retro party featuring hits from the 70s to the 90s while supporting a great cause.
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