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Athens County awarded for its annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024
The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program.
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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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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: March 17, 2026
City of Athens ordinances released March 17, 2026.
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Athens Planning Commission meeting on March 18, 2026, canceled
The next meeting will take place noon April 1, 2026, at City Hall.
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Athens Sunrise Rotary donates $3,000 to Athens Child Advocacy Center
This contribution builds on an ongoing partnership between Athens Sunrise Rotary and the Child Advocacy Center.
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Construction for Athens Utility Relocation Project to begin March 2026
Construction will begin on Carpenter Street before moving to State Street and is expected to continue through fall 2026.
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Radford brush fire burns two acres
Multiple fire companies spent two hours extinguishing the blaze.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: March 11, 2026
Athens council recently adopted ordinances the following ordinances.
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Concert performance for March 15, 2026, canceled
The performance of “The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” with the American Pops Orchestra, scheduled for March 15 at Glidden Hall, has been postponed.
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East State Street in Athens closure: March 9-11, 2026
East State Street will be closed on Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11 at 74 East State St. for storm sewer investigation and repair.
