Athens is a mix of eclectic communities - people bound by shared values and place. From the college-aged youth living in a co-op house in town to the secluded culture of people living in the hollers - people create the divergent and funky soul of this place.

For more than 200 years, Court Street has been the epicenter of Athens, bringing together students and townspeople alike. This interactive map reveals the stories behind the storefronts.

Green thumbs and green horns share gardening secrets and advice at the Athens Community Food Initiatives garden. They represent the generosity of the Athens culture providing food not only for themselves, but also for community members in need.

Junkin’, etymologically speaking, is the act of scouring flea markets and yard sales for conversation pieces rather than museum quality items. This story gives a glimpse of the items themselves, individuals selling these curious objects and those who brave the hunt.