Since this information has been hard to find, let me put it here so the internet will remember. The first Waffle House in Athens, GA was #33 on West Broad. It opened February 16, 1968 and closed April 16, 2000. Thanks to Caroline at Waffle House corporate for this valuable information.

New bookstore alert

BREAKING: Democrat Eric Gisler has won the GA HD-121 special election, Decision Desk HQ projects, flipping the seat from red to blue Just last year, Gisler lost this district by 22 points. The district was Trump +12 in 2024.

DEMOCRATS HAVE FLIPPED GEORGIA'S #HD121 (Trump+12): Eric Gisler (D)- 50.9% Mack "Dutch" Guest (R)- 49.1%

The Squalls - Na Na Na Na [USA, Extremely catchy indie pop from the documentary Inside/Out about the Athens, GA music scene in the 80s ] (1987) https://redd.it/jfejom https://youtu.be/Rte3dMaSKig

We're actually listening to this right now!

Visiting old haunts today. If you love used records or comics, Wuxtry in Athens, GA is the place for you.

We just came across the list of Betamax tapes available at Vinyl & Videos circa 1987. PDF available here : spynotebook.org/chip/2025/07...

Hi @bluesky My name is Will. I am an artist in Athens, Ga. Here is some of my artwork. #bluesky #blueskyartshow #art #paintings #artyear #artist #fineart #popartist #popart

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Athens, Georgia. May 14th, 2025. dsmithimages.com www.instagram.com/dasmithphotos/ 📷 = Fujifilm X-T5 #AthensGeorgia #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography #FujiXT5 #Fujifilm #FujiXSeries #XT5

Was in Athens, GA recently. On tour bus in Athens, Greece now. REM “One I Love” comes on the radio, because that’s how life is.

Too bad they didn’t interview Gidget about her thoughts because girl has opinions. My favorite part of the picture is the shot glass. It was taken during Charley’s 3rd birthday party and there were pup cups to celebrate!

athens people — what dressing came on the steak salad at lumpkin cafe?

Happy Rex Manning Day to all who celebrate.

only in Athens can you go to one event that features all three of these things: a Drive-By-Truckers’ concert, the women of Toppers, and a local wrestling show

good morning. today on IHTOV: @demetri.bsky.social writes about his pilgrimage to athens, georgia record stores. it's about REM records, too. ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/pilgr...

Y’all! We need some positive COMEDY around here. All 8 episodes of Clean Slate is streaming on Prime today. Filmed in Georgia and co-created by my Athens GA buddy @danewen.bsky.social with Laverne Cox and George Wallace. I’m gonna start watching right now! 🌈🏳️‍🌈🦄🏳️‍⚧️📺 #LGBTQ+ #trans #comedy #stream

After all the doomsday-level headlines we’ve seen in recent days, this was almost a relief. Additionally, it’s among the most Athens, Georgia headlines I’ve ever seen. www.classiccitynews.com/post/banana-...

also at IHTOV today, a fun essay from kevin ruppenthal about the crazy artwork and tracklistings on rem albums. very interesting read! ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/mysti...

On this day in 1986, R.E.M. performed ‘Swan Swan H’ and a cover of Boudleaux Bryant’s ‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’ at the Seney-Stovall Chapel on Milledge Avenue for the Athens, GA: Inside/Out documentary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWI6...

@nucisspace.bsky.social is a remarkable resource for musicians in Athens, GA, with a mission to prevent suicide. 2025 is their 25th year of saving lives. Happy to be part of their $25 for 25 years campaign. 💙 givebutter.com/NsDADn

Gardening at night

Calling all Athens, GA wordsmiths, bards, storytellers, and more. 🖤🙌 Next Tattered Writers gathering is Saturday, Feb 8th 11am-1pm at Oconee County Library. Tattered Writers is an inclusive writers group open to folks of all writing genres and experience levels. Come create with us 🤘

Staircase 📍Athens, Georgia, USA 📷scatman otis #flickr flic.kr/p/2qGVKri

I'm an independent artisan in Athens Ga making wooden kitchen utensils by hand. Thanks for watching.

✍️ University of Georgia 400m runner and Team USA Olympian Aaliyah Butler has signed an NIL deal with Nike. She is just the second sprinter to sign an NIL deal with the Swoosh. More on her + her goals for 2025 via @phofmahoney.bsky.social: citiusmag.com/articles/aal...

** NEW NUFORC REPORT ** Athens,GA 11/05/1992 21:00 In the night sky we noticed three hovering objects with white lights in their underbellies; they moved slowly in different directions. #ufosky https://nuforc.org//sighting/?id=186810

In todays’s New York Times: The saga of the Iron Horse of Athens, GA. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/a...

Hello i’m a Folk Artist from Athens Georgia seeking refuge from Zuckerburbia! Just wanting to sow seeds of love thru creating art with reclaimed and recycled materials!

Traveling from outside the US to attend the #Evol2025 meeting in Athens, GA, USA in June? You may be eligible for our International Travel Stipend! Apply by Jan. 31. Early meeting registration is now open for those needing visas. @evolmtg.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3ZEWUqe

Something I'm looking forward to in 2025: the Mimulus meeting in Athens, Georgia! Please spread word to your fellow Mimulophiles!

UGA opening at 10 am tomorrow news.uga.edu/uga-to-open-...

Hey. Take your meds. Drink some water. Eat something related to a vegetable. Stand up and have a tiny stretch. Or sit and have a stretch. Then log off this and every other thing connected to the Internet for a while. Take care of yourself.

We hired a new Executive Director for the Athens Regional Library System yesterday in my first meeting as chair of the regional board.

So apparently Hindu Love Gods actually played three shows in the 80s with Michael Stipe joining in for one of them (which makes sense seeing how the band is basically REM but with Warren Zevon at the helm).. 1980s Athens, GA must have been a crazy music scene. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRMj...

This article is peak Athens, GA. Proud to say I started two classes today with the opening of Orange Crush: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...

In Athens, GA. Rock solid music history town.

Hey! Check out Steeple People, a collection of Athens drummers making music to raise money for Nuçi’s Space. thesteeplepeople.bandcamp.com/album/rhythm...

Snow day in Athens, GA.

Holly with slush, Athens, GA January 10, 2025. I’m grateful I didn’t have to shovel!

obligatory snow day in Athens photo

We don’t get snow often, but that heart at the bottom right? That’s all Athens. Stay cozy, y’all.

Snow is falling in Athens, Georgia. This is the third day I have seen snow in Georgia since I moved here 15 years ago in 2010.