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ATHENS-COVID-19 did not stop Brittany Howard’s family from celebrating her recent Grammy win and performance. The family just moved it to Grandma’s house.   Carla Hood, Howard’s aunt who typically …

ATHENS-Athens officers recently saved two lives in two days in roadside emergencies.   On Feb. 26, Athens Police Department and Athens Fire and Rescue responded with Athens-Limestone Ambulance Service to U.S. …

ATHENS-As of 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 17 Weather information and other updates from the City of Athens: Athens Weather Update   Please slow down and do not drive around …

ATHENS-As the weather remains severe with cold and icy streets the City of Athens has an update electrical outages and the condition of roadways in the city: “Athens Weather Updates …

  ATHENS-Central Church of Christ will open at noon today (Feb. 16) as a warming station for those without power. The church will monitor conditions to determine how long to …

ATHENS-Scattered power outages reported in parts of Athens & Limestone Co. Crews with Athens Utilities are working as quickly as possible while maintaining safety. Ice is forming on lines and …

ATHENS-In Athens, Valentine’s Day is for more than sweethearts this year.   To say thank you to Athens-Limestone Hospital employees for facing the unexpected in 2020 and continuing the fight …

ATHENS-COVID-19 is impeding Athens Police Chief Johnson from performing one of his favorite aspects of the job – interacting with citizens.   “Because of social distancing and the decrease in …

ATHENS-The Athens City Council named a battalion chief from a major metro department as the new leader for Athens Fire and Rescue.   At Monday’s Council meeting (Jan. 25) the …

ATHENS-Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks is working with department heads to ensure the safety of employees and citizens as local COVID-19 numbers rise.   According to the Alabama Department of Public …

ATHENS-Students who wish to share Christmas with friends and family, to have a litter free community and to see people acting nice and friendly were the top winners in a …

ATHENS-Athens Police Sgt. Katrina Flanagan received a surprise award tonight (Monday, Dec. 14) during the Athens City Council meeting.   Chief Floyd Johnson tricked her into attending, and to her …

  ATHENS-Christmas arrived early for some non-profit agencies in Athens and Limestone County.   The Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced a second round of Cares funding for non-profit agencies. TVA …

ATHENS-The City of Athens is receiving a $640,000 grant to expand sidewalks and add a pedestrian bridge on Elm Street to address safety concerns in that congested area.   Governor …

ATHENS-Athens Fire and Rescue responded today (Tuesday, Nov. 10) to a structure fire call where the witness reported hearing an explosion. Interim Fire Chief James Hand said the crew at …

  ATHENS-The City of Athens continues to secure grant funding for the Swan Creek Greenway, a National Recreation Trail.   The Mayor’s Office received approval for two grants from funders …

ATHENS-Kindness is making trips “across the pond” during the COVID-19 pandemic as the Sister Cities of Athens, Ala., and Stonehaven, Scotland, are sharing cards and gifts of encouragement with their …

ATHENS-Two Limestone County based Relay for Life Teams are supporting a joint effort between the American Red Cross and American Cancer Society to provide the gift of life.   On …

ATHENS-Help Athens shine the spotlight on Classic. Southern. Characters. in Athens. When you see someone perform a good deed, send us a note/picture. Attached is an example: It could be …

ATHENS-During this week’s Alabama League of Municipalities Conference in Montgomery, Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks, who served as League President, passed the gavel to 2020-2021 League President Mayor Leigh Dollar of …