At the last Nelsonville city council meeting, it was revealed that SOCA has acquired the JFS building on the square. They intend to use it as a 9-12 space.

They need changes to the zoning permit, which is why they were in front of council last night.

If you live in Nelsonville, you should voice opposition to this effort. This will only serve to further draw funding out of our already strained public schools. It will put more of our young people in front of skewed and unscientific instruction. And it will place our local businesses at the mercy of a private, partisan, and unaccountable institution whose idealogy is rooted in puritanical nonsense.

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there are any active book clubs or reading circles in Athens. If so, I’d love to know when and where you usually meet. I’d be interested in joining. Thanks in advance!

Hi guys, I recently adopted a cat and she is having ear problems. I really want to get her checked out soon due to the discomfort she is in but because of a lot of sudden medical expenses on my end, I have a really tight budget. Can you recommend the most affordable clinics? And give me the price estimates you paid? Thanks so much!

I’m currently in Athens for an internship and my friends at another school are going to be leaving soon so I’m trying to expand my social circle a bit before they go. I kinda feel awkward going places alone so I was wondering if there were any chill places I could go after work to get some office stuff done or hang out. For perspective I’m 21M and into nature, music and cars.

Per Athens PD Facebook:

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: CHICK-FIL-A OPENING – OCTOBER 15, 2026

The new Chick-fil-A in Athens will open tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 AM. We anticipate heavy traffic along East State Street, particularly near the restaurant’s access road. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and allow extra time for travel.

The Athens Police Department will be monitoring traffic in coordination with Chick-fil-A staff to help maintain traffic flow and promote safety.

Our biggest concern is left turns into and out of the access road. Please use extra caution, be patient, and remain alert for other vehicles and pedestrians.

A REMINDER ABOUT RIGHT-OF-WAY: Drivers have a responsibility to yield when crossing oncoming traffic. Even if another driver waves you through, that gesture does not give you the right-of-way. Always check that all lanes are clear before proceeding. A driver in one lane may wave you through while traffic in another lane is still moving.

Please be courteous, follow traffic laws, and put safety first. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as Athens welcomes this new business!

Things to do this fall season!! Compiled by humans :-) 🎃

Hope Tabernacle Church has set up behind Wings Over on Court Street, very close to the already established and controversial Brookfield Church. They do not have an official website but I took a look at their pastor Micah Jone’s Facebook. A staunch Republican who hates Democrats, LGBTQ people, Palestine, you get the idea. I‘m sure they cant wait to convert all the heathens in Athens!

Howdy all!! You can do your handmade shopping in Athens on November 14-15. Also we have a new gallery space in front of the community center at 667 East State Street in Athens, Ohio! All handmade, no assembly, no vintage resellers; this is a highly curated collection of regional artists! less

I'm working on an altar for Día de los Muertos and need marigolds. Anyone know where I could get some in the Athens area, preferably Mexican and enough to cover the top of a coffee table? (I made the mistake of Googling "Flower farms near me" and now know where I can get cannabis flower ... interesting, but not what I'm after). I'm willing to buy or trade for them ...

Does anyone need a black futon or lamps?

Hi all, I am a graduate student looking for a new apartment/house to rent when my lease is up in May. I am a very clean and responsible tenant looking for a clean, well maintained place to live. Preferably looking for an individual landlord as opposed to the large companies in Athens. Looking for 1-3 bed property with central heating and air and in unit laundry. If looking for roommates, I am a woman looking to live with other women. If you are looking to rent out a property or have any leads on properties please reach out, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Remember the station manager who resigned earlier this year after being placed on administrative leave? Now we know why that happened.

This stuff could not come at a worse time for a place like WOUB, reeling from the elimination of federal funding in a place like Athens that has been decimated of many news sources by their corporate overlords. And to think these actions by the director being mishandled by the university is downright appaling.

Journalists are needed more than ever, and WOUB is a great place for them to learn. But these allegations are a black eye on the station and all that may have been going on over the years.

I do commend the editorial independence that WOUB has on reporting on itself. Far too often, stories like these are covered up by their corporate overlords.

I made a post a few months back about an incident regarding the Side Bar.

The intention of the original post was to serve as a public service announcement that a venue which explicitly opens its doors to queer and underage patrons seems to pick and choose where they draw the lines of what is appropriate when it comes to patrons touching/kissing/assaulting others. I didn't make any statements about the employees or business owners, but I did share my own troubling experience. My first post was deleted, and no explanation was offered, so I am unsure what option I am offered other than to re-upload, as I still wish for my statement to exist as a PSA for any curious minds. (I would be happy to speak directly with a mod about the reason for deletion, but no conversation was had/options were given before the thread was hidden/deleted.)

Even if one doubted the veracity of my claims, or my intentions in sharing them, there were multiple people who responded with their own concerning experiences from visiting the Side Bar. I don't take naming a local business in a negative sense lightly.

I just want marginalized communities and minors to be armed with as much knowledge about where is and where isn't safe as they can be.

My original post is included here as an image, along with the screenshot of the mod announcing they're hiding the post with no explanation.

Hey all! I’m coming into town tonight to hang up some fliers for the Jewel City Zine Fest in Huntington, WV (November 14 for the curious!) Where are some good spots to hang a flier? I’m somewhat familiar with Athens but definitely not in the know.

You can listen free this Saturday on wcrsfm.org

Hi all!

My wife and I are moving and looking for someone to take over our lease at River Annex in Athens! This is for the whole apartment, not just one bedroom. It’s available at the end of October, or earlier if needed, and the lease runs through July 2027. Rent is $1,128.85/month with utilities included. If you take over by October 31, we’ll pay you $200 a month toward rent through July 2027, bringing your monthly cost down to $928.85! You’d also be keeping our current rental rate, which is lower than what you’d pay starting a new contract with River Annex. The upfront pet fees have already been paid, so you wouldn’t have to pay those either. The apartment has recently been professionally deep-cleaned. It’s been a quiet place to live, and we’ve never had any trouble here. There’s a bus stop right outside, and it’s a short drive to pretty much anywhere in Athens. The complex’s shared washer and dryer are right outside our door, too, so laundry is convenient. Message me for pictures or with any questions! We have some flexibility on the move-in date and are happy to work out timing.

Anyone catch what this said? We were driving in a car and could only catch some far away pictures and can't read them, we are just curious what it said. Thanks in advance!

Come through 🤘