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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
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City hears way to cure pond life on Barbara Street
For more than 25 years, life has been soggy for several homeowners in one Athens neighborhood. A flat ... Read more
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Work on new rec center could start in fall
Dirt for a new Athens recreation center could be moving by fall, with the center complete in 15 ... Read more
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Athens OKs 2018 street paving list
At least 32 streets in Athens will be paved sometime this year or early next year. Athens City ... Read more
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Will the dream come alive? Athens mayor seeks input from food-truck vendors
There are no fewer than six fast-food chicken restaurants in a 1.6-mile stretch of U.S. 72 in Athens. ... Read more
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Athens residents ask city to ban dogs on chains, wires, ropes
In most cities, you can find dogs chained in their yards. Some sit for hours on end. Some ... Read more
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Council sees new recreation center plans
A second-story running track with views of the lobby and a double basketball court is just one of ... Read more
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Architects to unveil rec center plans Monday
Architects for the proposed new Athens recreation center will unveil their plans before the City Council meeting Monday. ... Read more
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UPDATE: Athens allows alcohol at sidewalk dining sites, festivals
People will now be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages at sidewalk dining sites and in cordoned-off areas at ... Read more
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Athens permits alcohol at sidewalk dining sites, festivals
People will now be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages at sidewalk dining sites and in cordoned-off areas at ... Read more