ATHENS-Our community is juggling a range of emotions during this COVID-19 pandemic from fear to frustration to uncertainty. Despite those fears, during this time of social distancing, we have seen …
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ATHENS-In order to comply with State mandated social distancing guidelines, tonight’s City Council meeting will be live streamed on the City YouTube channel located at https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofAthensAla. Please subscribe to …
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ATHENS-Athens Utilities is supporting state health officials on recommendations for social distancing as part of its COVID-19 protocols and ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees and customers by closing …
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ATHENS-Athens police rescued a baby this week that blinks a random eye, tends to snap and eats mice. Animal control officer Ty Barrett responded to a call in the …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens continues to coordinate with Limestone County EMA and the Limestone County Commission regarding the local Pandemic Standard Operating Guide. Based on information received from the local …
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ATHENS-Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks, as a precaution and to limit the chance of exposure to COVID-19, is canceling all organized recreational activities at City of Athens facilities effective March 13 …
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City of Athens Statement for Limestone County Pandemic Response Media Briefing at Limestone County EMA on March 13, 2020
ATHENS-ON Friday, March 13 Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks a statement concerning the outbreak of COVID-19: “City of Athens and Limestone County officials have been meeting with our local EMA to …
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ATHENS-The Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission appreciates Adam Foutz, the pilots, and aviation officials who took time to meet with them at Pryor Field Regional Airport. They learned about training opportunities …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens has some activities set for the rest of March. Find the one that best suits you and support the efforts to make Athens a great place …
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ATHENS-When first responders arrive at a motor vehicle accident, the scene can be chaotic, especially when children are involved. If a child or the child’s parents are unable to …
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ATHENS-Athens Arts League is looking to fire up the night and host a parade for a good cause to put a North Alabama spin on Mardi Gras. The League …
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ATHENS-A large old oak tree fell from the Limestone County Courthouse lawn onto some cars parked around The Square. Three people were in one of the damaged vehicles but were …
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ATHENS-On February 25, Athens Arts League will have its Mardi Gras Parade with a Purpose. Lowe’s is letting them use 15 buggies that groups can decorate for the theme “Fire …
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ATHENS– SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary first graders who visited City Hall a few months ago asked how they can make a difference in their community. City of Athens Relay for …
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ATHENS-The musical group The Pine Hill Haints perform what they say the modern world considers being dead music, perhaps one reason its vocalist fine-tuned his singing skills in a graveyard. …
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ATHENS-Athens was not spared by the storm that hit the area on Monday, December 16. The City of Athens released this statement today: “Storm power outages/damage updates: Electric Department Manager …
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ATHENS-Santa’s elves have been busy in Athens. Tonight, a park committee, youth group and high school band are helping provide Christmas cheer. The annual Lincoln-Bridgeforth Tree Lighting will be at …
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ATHENS-Small Business Saturday is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 30, and High Cotton Arts is creating a game plan to score a win for small business owners. In …
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ATHENS-Decorated windows, harvest time at a local orchard and Christmas events were among the reasons local students love Athens. The Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission held an art contest with …
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ATHENS-In honor of Veterans Day, may music heal our wounds and soothe our heartaches as we remember lives lost, honor those still with us and strive for peace… Caleb Doughty, …