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Nothing vicious or defamatory in emails to Athens officials
Instead of scolding writers for less-than-charitable thoughts, officials should consider what led to those thoughts in the first place.
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Behind the scenes of Athens’ (in)action toward council of governments for waste services
Records show dissatisfaction from the public about the city’s lack of progress toward joining a council of governments, and hesitancy from officials.
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State tries to stop Athens’ plastic bag ban, now in effect
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office says the city overstepped in passing the ban, which the AG says conflicts with state law.
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Athens rejects municipal waste contract proposals, will reopen bidding
Athens City Council rejected both bids that it received for its 2023 municipal waste and recycling contract on Monday, after a contentious, months-long bidding process.
