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Athens sewer rates to increase 4% in 2027
Athens City Council decided to raise rates for only one year, instead of a proposed recurring multi-year increase plan.
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Athens’ share of county property tax to rise 12%
The allocation set by the county budget commission represents about 6% of the city’s expected general fund revenue in 2027.
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Athens council ponders recurring sewer rate increases
The city is considering a short-term sewer rate increase plan — rather than annual ordinances — for the next four to five years.
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Athens reveals flood mitigation measures
The measures include portable flood barriers and reimbursements for installing backflow prevention units, Mayor Steve Patterson said.
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Perpetrators sentenced in Athens cyber theft
The city shared its victim impact statement and details on the federal case.
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Council wants faster pace on action plan for flooding
A new round of flooding on city streets after a heavy storm indicates that the city needs to work faster, said two council members.
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Athens considers streetlight ‘municipalization’ move
City council also heard presentations on neighborhood corridor overlay zones and the county land bank.
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Mount Zion brings flooding concerns before city council (Updated)
Representatives from the center said future flood damage is preventable, but only if the city makes repairs and updates.
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Proposed meter fine hike axed after business objections
Multiple Uptown business owners told the council that increasing parking meter fines would negatively impact employees and customers.
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Athens council talks flood mitigation plans
Business and homeowners told members of Athens City Council how flooding has affected their lives.
