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Primary election issues to be decided by provisional ballots
Levy issues, including the city of Athens income tax, cannot be decided until provisional ballots have been counted.
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Uptown streetscape and utility relocation project public meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026
The purpose is to discuss the project and proposed improvements with the community, answer questions, and gather community input.
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3rd Annual Athens Porchfest scheduled for May 15-17, 2026
The festival showcases the incredible wealth of local musical talent from Athens and the surrounding region.
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2026 Athens Community Giveback Days scheduled for May 6–7, 2026
Community Give Back Day is a two-day event which is open to the public.
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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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High Street closure for Friday, April 24, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens announces that High Street will be closed on Friday April 24, 2026 between Washington Street and West State Street for pavement repair. Road will be closed from 8 A.M. until work is complete. Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Athens Engineering and Public Works…
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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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E. State Street and May Avenue closure for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The City of Athens would like to notify residents that beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, work will take place within the intersection of E. State Street and May Avenue. This work is part of the City’s curb ramp improvement project and is expected to be completed by the end of…
