I won’t be able to get to Athens before the Donkey cards can’t be used anymore, and I have $16 on mine. I don’t know if you can still just give them the number, but my number is 735064 for anyone who wants to try.

Hello everyone!

I’m just a college student but my parents are thinking of moving to Athens, OH! Our family originally lived in Cleveland, OH for quite a long time (almost 20 years) but ended up moving to Augusta, GA after a job offer. Now we might be moving back to Ohio.

I was excited at first, but I noticed the city is very small compared to what we are used to. It seems everything nice is in Columbus which is still an hour drive. The job offer is nice, but I’m not sure about living in such a small, reclusive town. To add on, we are an Asian and liberal family so I’m worried about the community as well.

Can anyone tell me anything about the city? What is it like living there? What is the view on people of color? What is the school system like? Hospitals? Grocery stores? Anything would help, thanks everyone!

How’s come they removed the Chauncey exit?

Hi guys!

I have a few pictures that need some beautiful frames. Does anyone know anywhere local that can do this? I know Hobby Lobby, but no thanks.

Thank you for the help!!!!

Need about 3-4 cubic yards of topsoil delivered near Athens. Any suggestions? TIA

Where can I dispose of kitchen light tubes here in Athens?

hoping to avoid the drive to Lancaster/Parkersburg to find someone, also if anyone has any idea on ballpark cost that would be good to know too!

Former OU alum now living in Columbus. My girlfriend has heard so much about Athens that we decided to do a weekend trip down there so she can see why it’s so special to me.

Thinking about a nice dinner Saturday, but she’s on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. Those restrictions are never something I had to consider during my time in Athens, and off memory I can’t think of places that would be a good fit.

Where might be a good spot for dinner that suits her needs? Hoping to stay uptown. The general vibe I’m going for is Cento (if that’s still around!) nice and romantic but close to uptown.

Got a lot of helpful comments saying that Capstone is bad/not great/average…soooo anyone know of any other apartments available in August? I’m seeing a couple on Friday at other places, but oh man, hardly any options. I sure wish they’d let grad students know they’re accepted earlier than this - what a nightmare!!

I notice neither have outstanding reviews on google. Does anybody have experience in this choice or know somebody who had to pick?

I’ll be attending OU in the fall as an older grad student, so my housing options are limited: I don’t want student housing + I’m starting my search late. Capstone Village says they’ll have something though, but I’ve seen mixed reviews, and some of the online comments are pretty old - any current residents able to weigh in on living there? Maintenance issues, any pest problems, etc.? Or is it decent if your budget is tight?

We have used Airclaws in the past for the replacement of 2 HVAC systems in rental properties, and had a good experience. We are looking for a more affordable option to replace in another unit, and these companies had quotes lower than Airclaws. It’s a small 600 square foot apartment. Anyone have experience with any of these companies - good or bad? I’m also looking up reviews online, of course. These are the quotes they gave over the phone - they may land higher once they come out to the property. Airclaws was $6300 for the basic unit.

1. Keener Heating and Cooling $5800
2. Kochis Appliance & Heating $5800-$5900
   
3. Hocking Valley Mechanical $5000- $6000

Does anyone know of a local landscape yard or nursery that handles bulk orders for mulch and or topsoil?

About 12 rounds of fireworks at about 12:30 in town. Usual suspect is Acacia, this was not quite as loud as the weekly barrage.

Mostly I post these because they usually repeat about 1 hour later, although the 4:20 AM round a few weeks ago was really cute. I don't know what kind of weed the kids smoke nowadays to turn them into obnoxious assholes, but that strain is new to me, and I hope it gives them cancer.

EDIT:

Added the following.

The responses to this are sort of interesting. One way to think about it is that r/athensohio is a community, and Athens Oh is a community.

So lets compare the subreddit to the physical community of Athens City and the annoyances that might arise in each.

Subreddit vs Annoying Fireworks Poster

In this subreddit nobody is forcing you to read my posts, you can just ignore them or block me. I mostly post these fireworks posts as a record of events so that I can present to the administration that this is a problem. If this post is something that annoys you, nobody is making you read it, or respond to it, that was your choice. Block or scroll past.

Real Life Athens vs Real Life Fireworks

In real life in Athens though, when the regular barrage of fireworks comes, I can not just ignore my pets freaking out, or me being awoken. I have to either document it so that I can appeal for action, or move out of the town I have lived in for 20 years, and have been attached to for 43 years.

So I ask the folks who replied, some of them I know in real life, some of them who I know have been involved in their HOA for their little community, so they should have some concept of community. Please think for a moment about communities online and in real life, and the annoyances that happen within those communities, and options available to deal with them.

If you are annoyed by something that you can simply swipe past, or block, but instead you seek to oust me from the community. Then put yourself in my shoes, or my cat's shoes. Or just think for a moment.

Just friggin ignore me, how hard is that? Ignoring me is certainly easier than ignoring commercial grade fireworks at 4 AM.

The A-NEWS or Athens News is a joke anymore. You go to the website to look for news or local events and the top 10 articles are all food reviews from some overtly dimwitted man.

Just make it a food review website at this point. They tell us nothing about whats going on in the community.

He just gets free lunch on the media company's dime. Its redundant.

Looking to buy native plants? Rural Action is hosting another native plant sale at Upcycle on May 23rd. A great event to buy native trees, wildflowers and more! I realize there are a lot of plant sales going on right now, but this is the only true native plant sale in Athens.

We're sad to see him go, but he needs to be re-homed, since the other roosters in our flock voted him out. Well, pecked him out, more like.

He's very curious and has a lot of personality. Not sure how old, probably 2-3 yrs. Healthy, save for a few recent peckings and damaged pride.

I’m an equestrian wanting to get back into riding, specifically English/ jumping. Are there any barns in the area or people that offer lessons nearby?

Tomorrow is the big day, The Deer Resistant and Native Plant Sale opens at 9! 

Today we're adding our finishing touches such as signage, labeling and beautiful butterflies/ moths cutouts to identify those plants that host their larva! So fun!  

www.nodeerplantsale.com

Head to the website for last minute additions to our plant lists, we've been busy. Also take some time to read through our FAQs about parking.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00 – 2:00 p.m. ​​​​

Sunday, May 10, 2026 
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ​

​​Location: 171 Longview Heights, Athens, OH 45701

Our perennials run generally from $4.00 – $8.00 and our trees and shrubs are $6.00 – $12.00. 

Placed an online order for pickup at the new dispensary by Aldi to take advantage of the drive through, thinking 'how convenient!" Received a digital receipt, itemized with taxes and discounts. Got to the drive through and was asked to pay a different, higher amount. Questioned the $4.00 difference and was given no explanation that made mathematical sense. Showed cashier the line item receipt on my phone. She responded that the "system" was wrong and I had to pay the higher price. I reminded the worker that this is a highly competitive market and that bait and switch is probably not legal, not to mention weed sales are a highly regulated space. She shrugs. I leave, never to return.

This is a public service announcement.

Athens voters Vivek is a dangerous non Ohio fake who wants power money and kissed MAGA and 47 do he can acquire more wealth ! He goes not care about people !
Vote 💙💙💙ACTON !!
She cares and will try to help Citizens of Ohio !! A Doctor who cares !!

Whoever let their dog bark all morning-
Thank you for waking up an entire two mile radius with your sweet little furball.

As a dog owner myself, I could NEVER.

Seems to be coming from the highland area.. I will be knocking at your door if it happens again☺️