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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.
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Task force report highlights Athens’ walkability
Task force Chair Rob Delach talked about pedestrian improvements the city made in 2025, including 195 new tactile grids and a mural, before Athens City Council committees Monday.
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Jacobs Drive waterline installation, week of February 23, 2026
A contractor will be performing work within the public right-of-way for a utility improvement project, which includes the installation of a new 6-inch waterline along Jacobs Drive, from Stoneybrook Drive to Graham Drive.
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Police drones proposal crashes again in Athens City Council
Facing overwhelming public opposition, the council voted 5-2 against allowing city police to join a state-funded drone program.
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Ervin Road in Athens closed Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
Ervin Road, approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Stagecoach Road, will be closed to through traffic between 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.
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Franklin Avenue closed in Athens: Feb. 12, 2026
Franklin Avenue will be closed from Spring Street to Madison Avenue, and Madison Avenue southbound lane will be closed from Spring Street to State Street Thursday, Feb. 12. The work will begin at 8:30 a.m.
