ATHENS-Students recently prioritized healthcare, quality of life projects and education when debating what projects to fund in Athens with grants. The Dekko Foundation provided the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission …
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ATHENS-The City Hall Art Corner is featuring artwork made by clients at the Athens branch of the Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama. The public is welcome to stop …
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ATHENS-High school students in the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission celebrated the end of their year dancing, debating and doing good deeds. The Youth Commissioners met Wednesday, May 18, at the …
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ATHENS-A local civic entity is supporting the revitalization of an eyesore into a place where families can gather and enjoy outdoor recreation. On Monday, May 16, the Athens Ladies …
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ATHENS-A stone at the courthouse lawn displays nine names of law enforcement officers in our community who died in the line of duty while serving Athens and Limestone County. …
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ATHENS-Plans to turn an abandoned chicken plant site into an asset for the community received support Monday, May 9, from members of the Limestone County Legislative Delegation. The members …
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ATHENS-Fishermen Gary Thacker and Carter Woodall caught 17.32 pounds of bass to win $2,000 and custom-made rods at Saturday’s City of Athens Relay for Life Bass Fishing Tournament held at …
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ATHENS-Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson is warning businesses that a scammer has called at least one Athens business trying to gain access to its computer system. Chief Johnson said Russell …
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ATHENS-This year when the City of Athens Relay for Life Team kicks off its annual bass fishing tournament on May 7, its members will have more than fishing and fundraising …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens will welcome seniors back to its Pryor Street facility on May 2 with plans to operate activities Monday through Thursday. The former Athens Senior Center …
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ATHENS-On Thursday, members of the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission walked through the downtown Athens area and picked up litter. They collected about 25 bags of fast food cups, empty boxes, …
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ATHENS-In September, District 3 Councilman Frank Travis recorded a video for students where he told them about his love of Athens and that, “I love the people of Athens. I …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens and Dekko Foundation are putting money into high school students’ hands and giving them the responsibility of investing it to enhance their community. The students, …
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ATHENS-Video footage is a powerful tool for law enforcement in solving crimes and prosecuting criminals. The Athens Police Department is announcing its Athens Community Eagle Watch Program to help …
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ATHENS-High school students are utilizing their voices to share ideas and invest money in Athens. Dekko Foundation recently announced a $2,000 grant for the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission to support …
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ATHENS-Those fighting cancer and their caregivers will receive Valentine goodies thanks to the City of Athens Relay for Life Team, Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission and Friendship United Methodist Church’s knitting …
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ATHENS-Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks said an area of Athens west of downtown that is impacted by flooding during heavy rains will undergo improvements. On Thursday, January 20 Governor Kay …
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ATHENS-On Wednesday, January 19 Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation announced more than $40 million in funding for road and bridge projects, including a project to address …
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ATHENS-The Athens-Limestone Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday March will be Monday, Jan. 17, at 9 a.m. on The Square. The march will go around the Courthouse and then north …
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ATHENS-Students in Athens are sharing their voices on issues ranging from economic development to community involvement through their own podcast. The Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission, comprised of 10-12 graders …