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Church asks Athens for zoning amendment for electronic sign
A church’s desire to install an electronic sign has prompted Athens City Council to try to amend its ... Read more
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APD gets $200K for cars, equipment
Athens Police Department got a $200,000 windfall this week when City Council members agreed to give the department ... Read more
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Downtown brick project moves forward
An attempt to preserve part of Athens history took another step forward Wednesday as crews began removing part ... Read more
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Athens moves to widen Sanderfer Road, Indian Trace
Motorists who travel Sanderfer Road between Hine and Jefferson streets in Athens will soon have a wider road ... Read more
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Pryor Street, U.S. 31, Juniper Circle getting sidewalks
An Athens neighborhood near East Pryor Street will soon get the sidewalk they have been dreaming of. City ... Read more
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Firefighters seek grant for air tanks, masks
Athens Fire & Rescue Chief Bryan Thornton told Athens City Council members Monday his department has a dire ... Read more
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Athens seeks grant to hire 7 police officers
Hoping to improve police service in Athens, city officials plan to apply for a grant to help pay ... Read more
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RENTAL HOME DEVELOPMENT: Athens City Council votes to table rezoning
The Athens City Council voted Monday to table a rezoning request related to a potential development of rental ... Read more
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Council votes to fund Jimmy Gill Park relocation
The new Jimmy Gill Park is on track after the Athens City Council voted Monday to transfer $600,000 ... Read more
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UPDATED: Council overrides veto to OK raises
The Athens City Council on Monday voted unanimously to override a veto by Mayor Ronnie Marks to raise ... Read more