Athens, Georgia
Athens: consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
About
Athens is a place located in the county of Clarke in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population | 116,714 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Clarke County |
| Postal code | 30603 |
| Phone Area Codes | 706 |
| Area | 306.01 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9610,-83.3779 |
| Named for | Athens |
| Altitude | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Capital city | Athens is capital of Clarke County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1806 (220 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:48:45 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Athens is located at 33°57'39"N 83°22'41"W (33.9609500, -83.3779400).
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Weather
83°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Official Website- Athens
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Athens zip code is 30601.
County name: Clarke, County
fips: 13059
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Services and Civic Places in Athens
1Athens-Clarke County City Hall
Rating: 4.5 (27)
301 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601 View details
Phone: +17066133795 | Website available
People born in Athens (126)
People born in Athens, including mathematician Ellis L. Johnson, actress, singer and former fashion model Kim Basinger, jazz singer, songwriter, and guitarist Madeleine Peyroux, .
More notable people
- Charles Merian Cooper (American politician (1856-1923)) he was born in 16/01/1856
- Laura Slade Wiggins (American actress and musician) she was born in 08/08/1988
- Andy LeMaster (American singer/songwriter) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Alex Kendrick (American actor and director) he was born in 11/06/1970
- Jake Westbrook (American baseball player) he was born in 29/09/1977
- Leo Kottke (American guitarist and singer) he was born in 11/09/1945
- Brian McCann (Major League Baseball catcher) he was born in 20/02/1984
- Charles Dougherty (American politician (1850-1915)) he was born in 15/10/1850
- Colt Ford (American musician) he was born in 27/08/1970
- Henry Hull Carlton (Confederate Army officer, lawyer and politician (1835-1905)) he was born in 12/05/1835
- Thomas E. Winn (American politician (1839-1925)) he was born in 21/05/1839
- Kathleen Hersey (American swimmer, Olympic athlete, Pan American Games gold medalist) she was born in 21/02/1990
- James Ponsoldt (American film director, actor and screenwriter) he was born in 01/01/1978
- John Barrow (American politician) he was born in 31/10/1955
- Lou McGarity (American musician) he was born in 22/07/1917
- Rob Woodall (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1970
- Bradford Cox (American musician) he was born in 15/05/1982
- William Porter Payne (American sports administrator) he was born in 13/10/1947
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- Athens, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 3,180 people.
- Athens, Missouri township in Missouri with a population of 2,080 people.
- Athens, Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,893 people.
- Athens, Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,079 people.
- Athens, Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 996 people.
- Athens, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 976 people.
- Athens, West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 890 people.
- Athens, Vermont town in Windham County, Vermont with a population of 435 people.
- Athens, Louisiana village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 265 people.
- Athens, Kansas unincorporated community in Woodson County, Kansas, USA with a population of 47 people.
Other cities in Clarke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarke County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winterville | 1,229 | Human settlement in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Pine Lake | 749 | City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Athens distances to largest Georgia cities