ATHENS-When Santa makes appearances in Athens, he arrives in a shiny red fire truck instead of his usual sleigh. Athens Fire and Rescue provides Santa transportation to events such …
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ATHENS-Santa will be back in Athens for the Reliance Bank Christmas Parade on December 3, the Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 8 and Sippin’ Cider on Dec. 12. …
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Oh, the idea from Lowe’s sounded delightful; And so many volunteers were being insightful; So a new holiday event we are about to unroll – North Pole Stroll. North Pole …
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ATHENS – The annual Athens Christmas Open House, organized by the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce and Spirit of Athens, kicks off the holiday shopping season on Saturday, Nov. …
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ATHENS-Downtown projects to improve pedestrian safety and handicap accessibility are receiving financial support from organizations that support tourism dollars and beautification efforts. The Athens-Limestone Tourism Association and Athens Rotary …
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ATHENS- The Athens-Limestone Community Association (ALCA) and the Athens Rotary Club are partnering for a Community Landscaping Day on Saturday, November 21 at 9 a.m. The event will be held …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens is receiving grant funds through the RC&D Council to purchase furniture for the new community center nearing completion at the site of Fort Henderson and Trinity …
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ATHENS– Athens Fire/Rescue Auxiliary presents your chance to sponsor a child’s Christmas shopping. AFR auxiliary has been dedicating itself to assist our community by raising money to take underprivileged …
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ATHENS-Come to Athens in November. Athens has a host of fun activities and events for the moth of November. Bring your family and enjoy the crisp November air in Athens. Do …
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ATHENS-Let the good lies roll……. The 9th annual Athens Storytelling Festival kicked off today in the big top on The Square. Tall tales, yarns, folklore, and humor were shared. Mayor …
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ATHENS-Ice cream from the Kreme Delite in downtown Athens was on the bucket list for Zada, a 9-year-old dog who is terminal with cancer. Also on her list is a …
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ATHENS-Tragic tales of ghostly lore were told Tuesday night during the weekly Haunts Walk. Walking groups looked for spirits and specters as storytellers regaled them with spooky speculations about odd …
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ATHENS-A fun fall weekend is in store for Athens. Fridays After Five will have activities downtown, hundreds of cars, trucks and bikes are coming for a show at the Sportsplex …
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ATHENS-In honor of the week of October 5 being Public Power Week, Athens Utilities is holding its annual Customer Appreciation Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 8, for the public. The event …
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ATHENS-A man who wrote about walking in high cotton had an Athens stage filled with music makers on Oct. 1 to celebrate his “High Cotton Homecoming.” Athens native and hit …
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ATHENS–UPDATE 12:00 pm: Athens Police have opened all streets around Athens Middle School. Police continue to conduct their search of the building and grounds.
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UPDATE 10:29 am: Athens Police have closed Forrest Street at Washington Street, and East Street is congested due to student pick up. Police encourage parents to park on East …
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ATHENS-A hit songwriter from Athens who is giving back to his hometown by hosting a benefit concert is getting his own special day. Roger Murrah, who wrote 10 No. 1 …
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ATHENS-Youth and adults continue to seek recreational opportunities offered through Athens Recreation, with sports like spring softball showing an 86 percent increase in participation the past four years. Ben Wiley, …
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ATHENS-Fall is a festive time in Athens. As fall approaches, the calender fills with events from a songwriter returning home to perform his hits to a bluegrass tradition to tall …