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Welcome Home Athens development meeting scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
The City received $2 million in grant funds from the State of Ohio’s Welcome Home Ohio program to fund this development.
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Park Place closure scheduled for Aug. 18-19, 2026
Park Place will be closed starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday until work is completed on Wednesday.
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South Green Drive closure for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026
Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Athens Engineering and Public Works Department.
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Flooding in Athens: avoid Richland Avenue and East State Street between Stimson and May Avenue
Turn around, don’t drown. Never attempt to cross a flooded roadway.
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City of Athens seeks volunteers for Community Relations Commission
The Commission consists of nine voting members appointed by Athens City Council.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane closed Aug. 10–Sept. 10, 2026
The detour route can be found on the Updated Summer Construction Map.
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Athens Comprehensive Plan Update public open house set for Aug. 5, 2026
The open house will be hosted at the Athens Community Center from 6–7:30 p.m.
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2026 River Sweep on the Hocking scheduled for Aug. 22, 2026
Pre-registration is required by August 17.
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West State Street alleyway closure begins August 3, 2026
While there may be delays, access will be maintained with steel plates to allow thru traffic.
