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Athens City subcommittee seeks tenant, landlord input
The Rental Inspection Processes Subcommittee’s surveys aim to better understand code enforcement in Athens.
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Mayor explains unilateral decision to remove Athens from ORCA
Steve Patterson told Athens City Council that the city should invest in its own amenities instead of the Baileys Trail System.
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City officials make case for income tax increase (Updated)
A proposed 0.2% levy increase on income tax will appear on the May 5 primary election ballot as Issue 1 for Athens city voters.
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City to recover $205k from cyber theft
Federal investigators connected the theft to a series of cyber crimes perpetrated across the country, Athens officials said.
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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.
