Ground broken on new ABS

Published 6:45 am Friday, September 22, 2017

Officials broke ground Thursday on the future home of Athens Bible School at 610 U.S. 31 in Athens. The new facility is projected to cost $8 million and will be about 35-40 percent larger than the current building. School officials believe enrollment numbers will grow from 250 students to 450 students when the new school is completed. From left are Lynn Persell, board chairman, Greater Limestone Chamber of Commerce; Joseph Olson, past principal of Athens Bible School; and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-5th; Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks; Limestone County Commission Chairman Mark Yarbrough; Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely; District 1 County Commissioner Stanley Hill; and District 2 County Commissioner Steve Turner.