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Athens training center nears completion
The regional facility will offer training opportunities for firefighters and other first responders.
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Council discusses playground equipment, America 250 celebration (Updated)
Athens City Council continued to discuss replacing and renovating playground equipment at its meeting Monday.
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Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor
City Treasurer Josh Thomas will serve as auditor until a permanent replacement is appointed by the Athens County Democratic Party.
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Playground equipment purchase draws scrutiny
A proposal to buy new playground equipment at the community center drew pushback and support at Athens City Council’s May 18 meeting.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Group seeks historic designation for Lasher Hall
The proposed museum would include exhibits, galleries, artist studios, a library and archive, a gift shop and bookstore, and a cafe.
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Uptown park damaged by city utility project
The park will require “comprehensive restoration,” Athens City Council member Alan Swank, 4th Ward, said Monday.
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City talks expanding DORA, Porchfest street closure
Athens City Council may extend DORA to the West Side, and will decide next week on a street closure for the Porchfest finale.
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Mayor pledges Saturday bus service — if income tax increase passes
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson told Athens City Council Monday night that he would seek to restore Saturday bus services if voters adopt a 0.2% income tax increase on May 5.
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Renters, city landlords surveyed (Updated)
Student tenants and Athens landlords have until May 31 to complete surveys designed to inform rental code enforcement procedures.
