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    Athens City Council discusses annual sewer rate increase

    Larry Di Giovanni

    August 12, 2026
    City of Athens, Featured, Government, News

    ATHENS, Ohio — As it does this time of year, the Athens City Council Committee of the Whole discussed Monday city fees and penalties — including a proposed 4% increase in sewer rates, starting next year. The increase to keep pace with rising personnel costs, electricity costs, and overall debt service on sewer projects. Council… Read More

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