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From The Post and Athens County Independent, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
The Post20 hours ago
Organizers plan to revitalize Athens’ west side, on The PostIn an effort to revitalize the west side of Athens, the Westside Community Association and Habitat for Humanity partnered to build a better, safer neighborhood. The initiative is set to take five to seven years, with eight months already spent gathering feedback from residents.
The Post20 hours ago
Big Run Kava Bar to reopen as Hellbender Coffee House, on The PostHellbender Coffee House opens in place of Big Run Kava Bar, which closed Oct. 25. The new coffee shop is expected to open by the end of November and will have an expanded menu, offer in-house baked goods and host community events. The new owners have a focus on an Appalachian style and hope to become a family-friendly business.
Athens County IndependentYesterday
Fayette Street closed Nov. 2–5, 2026, on Athens County IndependentThe City of Nelsonville announces that Fayette Street has been closed through traffic from Rocky Boot Way to Monroe Street.