ATHENS-The melody Taps will echo hauntingly through downtown Athens on Thursday as law enforcement and the community pause to remember the names of nine men who sacrificed their lives serving …
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ATHENS-We hooked over $8,000 while fishing for a cure! The City of Athens Relay for Life Team’s 5th annual Bass Fishing Tournament in memory of Allen Dutton was held today …
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ATHENS-Marlene Isom will don her first toga on June 11 when she graces the Athens Grease Festival as Athena. “I’m afraid,” said the woman who works tirelessly at the family …
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ATHENS-It is Paint the Town Purple Week for Relay for Life of Limestone County. As part of the Relay celebration, the City of Athens Relay for Life Team, Dan Williams …
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Band director raises $1,000 in tips in memory of councilman who died from cancer…Wins challenge with mayor of Athens to swap jobs for one day
ATHENS-A band director won a fundraising challenge to swap her baton and podium for the mayor’s seat. East Limestone Band Director Jennifer “Miss Sam” Janzen raised $1,000 in tips …
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ATHENS-Athens City Councilman Jimmy Gill knew how to earn tips. He earned tip money from people who never ate in his section at Applebee’s during the City of Athens Relay …
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Downtown Athens inspires those from various backgrounds to volunteer and support its enhancement. ATHENS-On Thursday, March 31, the Spirit of Athens Main Street organization honored some of those who …
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ATHENS-Saturday will kick off ball season in Athens with more than 1,000 children starting their seasons in baseball, softball and soccer. The City of Athens Parks and Recreation Department …
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ATHENS-In a year’s time, the Spirit of Athens Main Street organization has seen the opening of a non-profit art incubator in downtown, the creation of a new event, national accreditation, …
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ATHENS-Jimmy Gill was the type of man who grew vegetables and shared them with friends, told funny stories about his dog Roscoe and would dress as a pirate for a …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens Relay for Life Team is conducting an online auction through eBay for this pink ribbon/heart crochet blanket made by Jeremy Fralix, a member at Elkmont Church …
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ATHENS-The title of Athena-Grease Goddess may be peculiar but the honor is bestowed to a woman who is a local heroine for her city. Organizers of the 2016 Athens Grease …
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ATHENS-A historic downtown structure known as both the Scout House and Little Red Schoolhouse could become the site of a music museum and music educational facility in a downtown corridor …
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ATHENS-The Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission participated in training offered by MES (Municipal Emergency Services) for Athens Fire and Rescue. Firefighters talked to the teens about the dangers of texting and …
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ATHENS-Spending $3,000 was not a simple task for teenagers in Athens today (Wednesday, March 16, 2016). These teens were not on a shopping spree. They were trying to allocate money …
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ATHENS-Poke Sallet Follies kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. at the Athens Senior Center on Pryor Street. The show will continue Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. …
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ATHENS-Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks, Limestone County Economic Development Association President Tom Hill and other city, county and state leaders joined Shape Corp. for a christening today at the company’s Athens …
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Jump Into Spring With Athens…Poke Sallet Follies…Garden Show…St. Patrick’s Day Conceret…And More!
ATHENS-Athens is going to be a hive of activity in the month of March. You are invited to come enjoy events all through the month and maybe learn a thing …
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ATHENS-Athens Police are searching Athens Middle School after a bomb threat was made. Students are safe and have been evacuated to the track. The regular school schedule will resume after …
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ATHENS-The Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission met Wednesday, February 17 to discuss how to spend the $3,500 birthday grant the City of Athens received from Dekko Foundation in honor of Dekko’s 35th …