-
·
City of Athens seeks applicants for Environment and Sustainability Commission
Two appointments will fill terms expiring December 31, 2027, and two appointments will fill terms expiring December 31, 2028.
-
·
Musicians wanted for 2026 city Summer Concert Series
Outdoor concerts will be held behind the community center on the fourth Fridays of summer months from 6–8 p.m.
-
·
Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 1, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 06/01/26 posted to website 06/02/26 through 06/16/26. FULL TEXT 0-44-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. ADOPTED 6/1/26 0-62-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR ANY ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT…
-
·
College Street to Stimson Avenue closed to eastbound traffic June 3–5, 2026
Road will be closed from 8 a.m. until work is completed for concrete and brick repair.
-
·
Athens City Council to hold work session on Tuesday, June 6
The purpose of the Work Session is to continue Council’s review and discussion of Council Rules.
-
·
Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: May 13, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 05/04/26 posted to website 05/13/26 through 05/27/26. FULL TEXT 0-29-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PARCEL ON HUDSON AVENUE TO COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERS, LLC. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE WELCOME HOME OHIO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ADOPTED…
-
·
Athens Planning Commission press release on recovery housing
ATHENS, Ohio — Several recent Athens Planning Commission meetings have included the topic of recovery housing. The planning commission would like to inform the public that no changes to the zoning code, or other city code, related to this topic will be recommended to city council at this time. While initial assessments by city officials…
-
·
Athens Planning Commission meeting canceled May 19, 2026
The Athens Planning Commission meeting previously scheduled for this Wednesday, May 19 has been canceled.
-
·
West Carpenter Street eastbound closed Monday, May 18, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio — The City of Athens announces that West Carpenter Street from Congress Street to Court Street will be closed to eastbound traffic for brick repair 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, May 18. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorist are asked to avoid the area. Questions or concerns may be directed to…
-
·
Athens City Parking Garage using new system starting Monday, May 18, 2026
Beginning Monday, the Athens City Parking Garage will use a new payment system.
