Athens, Georgia — The Athens Rock Lobsters are just 11 days away from a monumental moment in Athens sports history. On December 6th, the city will host its first-ever professional hockey game as the ...

A pair of names related to Athens music royalty made the final cut for the Classic City's soon-to-be hockey team, but it was ultimately new wave winning out over those jamming in the streets. The ...

Athens’ new professional hockey team is the main tenant for Akins Ford Arena, which opened its doors seven weeks ago, providing a board-crashing, penalty-killing, goal-scoring entertainment option. It ...

ATHENS — A police dog is unleashed and takes off after the suspect. Tina, a Belgian Malinois, gives chase, brings him down, and officer Marcus McQueen moves in to load the man into a nearby police car ...

ATHENS, Ga. — Where can you find professional hockey, live music, family events, and a cape once worn by James Brown? Look no further than the new Akins Ford Arena in downtown Athens. “In the first 40 ...

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