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City admin ask to renew Rumpke contract
A council member suggested the city inquire with Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District about its interest in submitting a bid for the contract.
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Athens council responds to controversial gubernatorial ad
A resolution advanced in Athens City Council this week condemning “the exploitation of childhood abuse for political gain.”
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Athens council member arrested for alleged assault
John Staser’s council seat will not be impacted by his arrest, the city law director said.
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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.
