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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.
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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.