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Free bus rides for APT at least another year
Ridership on Athens Public Transit increased by 13% last year, HAPCAP told Athens City Council.
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317 Board’s Ridges project progresses
Athens City Council had two hearings Monday for two Athens Planning Commission recommendations.
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Mount Zion elevator ordinance progresses despite traffic concern
One city council member voiced concerns that the partial placement of an elevator vestibule in a right-of-way would cause traffic issues.
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Task force report highlights Athens’ walkability
Task force Chair Rob Delach talked about pedestrian improvements the city made in 2025, including 195 new tactile grids and a mural, before Athens City Council committees Monday.
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Police drones proposal crashes again in Athens City Council
Facing overwhelming public opposition, the council voted 5-2 against allowing city police to join a state-funded drone program.
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Athens proposal for police-controlled drone program does not fly
The city council also discussed taking over ownership of its streetlights and a proposed retirement incentive program.
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Athens adopts hiring freeze, gets more pushback on proposed utility fee
Athens City Council adopted a resolution asking the administration to freeze hiring to keep the city’s cash reserves stable.
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Crowd weighs in on Pledge of Allegiance at Athens City Council
Athens City Council on Tuesday saw a demonstration prior to the meeting organized by former state rep. Jay Edwards, of Nelsonville, who is currently running for state treasurer.
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Streetlight utility proposal meets resistance
Athens City Council tabled a proposal for an additional utility cost to city utility users for streetlight services.
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Athens City Council organizes for new year with new faces
At its first meeting of 2026, council welcomed new members, made committee assignments, heard the law director’s report and discussed water line breaks.
