Hello, Athens

01/13/2026

This new branding looks great—as does the menu this week! Check out Little Bluett Bakery!

I am in loveeeeee with the new branding!!! Thank you to Emily at Green Cheek Designs, she brought my fun, girly, retro vision to life. If you need any type of branding or art, I highly recommend her!!!

PRE-ORDERS FOR THE WEEK! Throwing it back to our very first menu I launched last August 🥹 + oatmeal cream pies.

To order, message the page, and payment can be cash at pick-up (in the farmstand in Athens, IL on Saturday 1/17 starting at noon!) or venmo.

I cannot wait to bake for you! 🩵💙🍪💜🩷

01/09/2026

Athens event!

01/07/2026

Exciting news! Give the new page a follow: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PPSW1WEVH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📣 Big News from The Boars Nest Bar & Grill

A new chapter is officially underway!

The Boars Nest Bar & Grill is now under new ownership and is becoming Curveside Bar & Grill — with opening day coming soon.

Curveside will bring a fresh look, a welcoming atmosphere, and the same community-focused spirit you know and love.

👉 Please follow our new page, Curveside Bar & Grill, for renovation updates, opening details, menus, and events.
👉 Like and follow the new page today so you don’t miss our grand opening announcement!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Curveside!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1PPSW1WEVH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/07/2026

Do you know someone who just… shows up?

Not for attention.
Not for recognition.
They just show up—and Athens is better because of it.

Maybe it’s a coach who never misses.
A teacher who goes the extra mile.
A business owner who treats people right.
A neighbor who checks in.
Someone who quietly makes life here feel a little more like home.

That’s what the Warrior Way Award is all about.

If someone came to mind while you were reading this, I’d love for you to nominate them. It only takes a minute, and you can do it anonymously if you want.

Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/GhYiYjYpaea39VbM9

Let’s keep celebrating the people who make Athens such a good place to live. 💚

01/04/2026

Hey! This looks awfully familiar… 😉

217 NAME THAT ELEVATOR:

Where is this?

01/01/2026

Hello, 2026!
Here’s to another year of small-town memories, local favorites, and community moments.
What are you most looking forward to doing in Athens this year?

12/31/2025

✨ December Warrior Way Honorees ✨

As we close out the year, we are so grateful for the people in our community who quietly serve, give, and love others well. Each month, Warrior Way honors those who truly make Athens a better place.

We are honored to recognize our December Warrior Way winners (who are finding out right now just like you are!):

🏆 Cheyenne/Little Bluett Bakery
🏆 Jackie Hines
🏆 Elise Fritz

These three women consistently go above and beyond for our community—serving with compassion, generosity, and faithfulness in so many seen and unseen ways. Athens is better because of them.

We will be following up with each of them soon to deliver their Warrior Way recognition — and we can’t wait to celebrate them personally. 💚

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January Nominations Are Now Open

As we step into a new year, we are excited to continue honoring the people who make Athens feel like home. To give everyone space after the holidays, January nominations will remain open through the first week of January.

If you know someone who quietly makes a difference, we would love to hear their story. Just click this link! https://forms.gle/o4B8XHg7ABX4zyQC7

Let’s keep celebrating the heart of our community.

12/30/2025

Tomorrow we’ll be announcing our December Warrior Way Award winners—honoring community members who live out the Warrior Way through kindness, service, integrity, and heart.

We can’t wait to celebrate them! 🏆💚

12/25/2025

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas ✨

With love from the Hello, Athens Insiders.
Burris Livestock
Route 29 Fitness
Darin Fritz, Realtor- Land & Home Real Estate
Jessica Lauren Paints
Amy-David O'Dell
Justice Graphics
JG Parties
Indian Point RV Roofing
Jessica Shaffer Real Estate Team Sales & Staging, Land & Home Real Estate
Cantrall Taxidermy
Jug’s BBQ Seasoning
Simply Equanimity
The Corner Cup
Karen Stott
Short and Stout Designs
T É A B A K E R- Hairstylist
Little Bluett Bakery

12/23/2025

You know that we love helping local businesses—winning this prize means you’ll give one the gift of extra exposure in the new year. Check out Jessica Shaffer Real Estate Team Sales & Staging, Land & Home Real Estate for more info and other great giveaways!

Countdown to Christmas Giveaway: 3️⃣ days until Christmas!🎄🎁🎅🏻☃️🤶🏼

Hello, Athens is offering an Insiders sponsorship! The winner gets to give an Insiders membership to a local business of their choice!

Insiders is a group of local businesses that support the Athens community and each other! Hello, Athens was built to promote and champion the people and places that make Athens unique and wonderful!

I am a proud member of the Athens Insiders, and I can't wait to see who the winner chooses to join us to collaborate together and make the community stronger for all of the amazing people that live in and visit Athens!

To enter:
✅ Like, Comment, & Share this post!
✅ Follow Hello, Athens
✅ Go to www.jessica-realestate.biz & scroll down to "Join Our Newsletter" & sign up!

12/19/2025

One of our favorite things this time of year is piling in the car and driving around to see Christmas lights — and we always enjoy this display right here in our little town. 🎄✨

Where are your go-to spots in Athens or the surrounding area?

12/18/2025

Exciting news for all of the hot drink fans out there!!