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LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES: Marks elected to lead group
Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks will serve as president of one of the state’s largest lobbying groups, the Alabama ... Read more
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NEW INDUSTRY COMING? City of Athens options property on Hine Street
The Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved optioning a 60-acre tract of property on Hine Street, which ... Read more
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ATHENS COUNCIL: Introduced ordinance would prohibit sale of ‘puppy mill’ dogs
The Athens City Council on Monday introduced a bill that — if approved — would prohibit retailers from ... Read more
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Public hearing set on dog tethering
If you live in Athens and have a dog that you keep chained up outside, you may want ... Read more
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COUNCIL ACCEPTS BID: Athens facility should be finished in 14 months
After months of wishing and planning, Athens City Council members accepted a $14.2-million bid from an Auburn company ... Read more
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Battle introduces budget to Huntsville council
Mayor Tommy Battle presented the city’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019 to City Council at Thursday’s regularly ... Read more
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Mobile refuses money for South Alabama football stadium
MOBILE (AP) — The city of Mobile is refusing to put $10 million into an on-campus stadium for ... Read more
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PANERA INCENTIVES: Council pulls controversial measure
Citing “inaccurate” remarks and “anxiety” over a plan to offer $250,000 in incentives to lure Panera Bread to ... Read more
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Deal appears close for new stadium at University of South Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — After a “task force” meeting on Monday, the Mobile City Council still seems poised ... Read more
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Athens to hold 1st festival with drink
For the first time, people will be able to consume alcoholic beverages at an Athens festival. City Council ... Read more