ATHENS-There is a date in December Doug Gates remembers as readily as he remembers Christmas. On Dec. 9, 2011, Gates was part of a small group from Athens Rotary …
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ATHENS-Athens is embarking on its quirky Athens Grease Festival this weekend, and a local art group is cooking up an idea to encourage the community to share recipes. Saturday’s …
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ATHENS-The Pink Elephant Luncheon was held on Wednesday, October 16 to honor those who are and have battled breast cancer. It also serves as a fundraiser for Athens-Limestone Hospital’s Pink …
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ATHENS-A woman who can fry up a batch of fish, volunteer with multiple charities and run a downtown business will don a royal toga to kick off the Athens Grease …
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ATHENS-A family is hoping you’ll take the time today to learn about the symptoms and vaccines related to meningitis. That’s because Monday, September 23 should have been a birthday celebration …
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ATHENS-A couple of Deere are circling the Sportsplex on a regular basis at Athens Parks and Recreation ball games. This week, the Parks and Rec staff debuted the Trigreen …
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ATHENS-Athens Police responded early Friday morning (September 13) to a call for help from the home of Frank and Sharon Travis. Chief Floyd Johnson said Frank Travis, a member of …
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Roy Patton found out history got a little wet while buried under the sidewalk on Washington Street for about 25 years.
ATHENS-Yesterday (Wednesday, Sept. 11) Public Works reached Hendricks-Patton-RANCL on the sidewalk renovation project. Roy’s family operates the store, and Roy found the time capsule he buried 25 years ago (a …
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ATHENS-In September, Dr. Strange appears at Athens City Hall. Batman rides in a parade near Downtown Athens. Elastigirl takes photos with children at Big Spring Memorial Park. These superheroes …
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ATHENS-Lamont Landers is a self-taught guitar player from Decatur whose sister recorded his viral YouTube video that led to him having more than a million views. Since then his …
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ATHENS-Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks and Mildred’s Angels are asking citizens to reveal their teal in September. Teal is the awareness color for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Mildred’s Angels, the …
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ATHENS-Athens has three great opportunities for you to give back to your community all during United Way’s Week Of Caring. United Way is kicking off its Stuff the Bus campaign …
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ATHENS-Two City of Athens parks will receive a specialized swing that provides additional body support for children who need assistance sitting upright. The Mayor’s Office applied for a community …
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ATHENS-Images of Limestone County in iconic black and white photographs stop time with the snap of a camera, capturing life in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. A woman enjoying …
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ATHENS-Athens students are heading back to class on Tuesday, Aug. 13, which means increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic around school zones. Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson said motorists should …
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ATHENS-Organizers of the Athens Grease Festival are searching for a woman with a dash of determination, a pinch of city pride and a whole helping of a how-can-I-give-back attitude. …
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ATHENS-The musical duo Della Ray found its name from a tragic story based in Tuscaloosa lore. The pair, Adam Morrow and Natalie Jensen, will bring their passion for powerful …
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ATHENS-Athens Arts League is offering the community back-to-back free concerts for July’s Art After Hours event. The concerts will be Thursday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m., and Friday, July …
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ATHENS-Athens Arts League is expanding the Fourth of July holiday celebration into the weekend by hosting a free community street party. The Scout House Street Party with music and …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens is ready to celebrate the birth of our nation, along withCentral Church of Christ on U.S. 31 the community is invited to a Fourth of July …