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ATHENS-A contractor plans to start work on the First Avenue Area drainage improvement project while school is out for Spring Break.   Hawkins Groundwork will start on North Houston Street …

ATHENS-Two entertaining events are coming up in Athens: the Mardi Gras Block Party and Parade with a Purpose and Poke Sallet Follies Mardi Gras Block Party and Parade with a …

ATHENS-Those who have medicine cabinets full of unused or outdated prescription drugs now can properly dispose of them year-round at the Athens Police Department.   The Mayor’s Office applied for …

ATHENS-High school students in Athens are supporting fellow teens, children dealing with grief, downtown revitalization and the arts through grants they are administering.   The Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission received …

ATHENS-The Athens State ARTHEADS and Athens Arts League are teaming up again to host the Mardi Gras Block Party and Parade with a Purpose on March 5. There will be …

ATHENS-Artists in Athens are offering hearts that never melt and flowers that never fade during this weekend’s Sweet’art Saturday event.   The event is Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. …

ATHENS-After performing a Birmingham show a few years ago, The Secret Sisters met a group known as The Shakes.   Duo member Laura Rogers said “these kids” approached her and …

 ATHENS-Athens and Limestone County students will learn about event planning and stage setup for this weekend’s The Secret Sisters Concert.   Athens Arts League is presenting the Grammy-nominated Shoals-based duo …

ATHENS-Members of the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission visited Athens Utilities today to learn about the Electric Department. The students held 55 pounds of gear that linemen wear, learned how a …

ATHENS-Shoals-native sisters who have toured with Bob Dylan and Brandi Carlile will bring their harmonizing magic to Athens on Jan. 26 as part of Athens Arts League’s Alabama Music Series. …

ATHENS-The City of Athens Relay T-shirts are in if you are interested in purchasing a shirt please contact Holly Hollman or Kim Glaze (256-233-8730).  Pre-orders are being taken from now …

ATHENS-On Friday, December 7, the Alabama Department of Transportation provided the City of Athens with an update on the traffic improvement project for U.S. 31 around the new Athens High …

ATHENS-Athens is ready to share the Holiday Season with you here are just some of the  upcoming events in Athens in December:  Sippin’ Cider Saturday, Dec. 8, from 5-8 p.m. …

ATHENS-On Sunday, December 2, Athens Arts League held its Patti Malone Portrait Unveiling and Reception. Malone was born a slave in Athens, attended Trinity School after the Civil War, and …

ATHENS-While home for Thanksgiving, Athens native Anderson East performed a private benefit concert to support Scout Music House and opportunities for students to explore their interest in the music business. …

ATHENS-Iron Bowl Saturday may reign supreme as the major attraction in Alabama this weekend, but Athens artists are asking the public to celebrate Small Business Saturday as well.   In …

ATHENS-The Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission toured the historic Donnell House on Tesday, November 20 and saw the Festival of Trees. Donnell House was completed in 1851 and has an 1830s-era …

ATHENS-Each year at the Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park Committee Tree Lighting in Athens, the committee helps families in need celebrate Christmas by providing toys to children from the community and those recommended …

ATHENS-The Alabama Department of Transportation notified the City of Athens the new signal on U.S. 31 at the new Athens High School and Athens Bible School will be turned on …

ATHENS-On Wednesday, October 17 at the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation Pink Elephant Luncheon, the Athens Police Department premiered its pink patrol car. Chief Floyd Johnson said the car will appear at …