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Public hearing on animal ordinance set for Oct. 22
A public hearing is set for Monday, Oct. 22, to hear comments regarding proposed changes to the city ... Read more
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ANIMAL TETHERING: Council to consider ordinance changes
The tethering of animals within the city limits of Athens could be banned Monday if the City Council ... Read more
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Athens City Council approves budget, raises for employees
The Athens City Council on Monday passed its annual operating budget, including a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for ... Read more
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Council budget reflects future growth
Members of the Athens City Council on Tuesday took a hard look at budget projections over the next ... Read more
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Council on Aging office closed this week
The Council on Aging office is closed this week as the staff moves to its new location at ... Read more
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Council takes no action on proposed rezoning
As anticipated, the Athens City Council on Monday did not take action to rezone 24 acres for a ... Read more
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PROPOSED APARTMENTS: Rezoning request off council agenda
The much-anticipated vote on a request to rezone 24 acres of Athens land to accommodate a three-story luxury ... Read more
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Council should vote with city’s interests in mind
he Athens City Council has a substantial decision to make on Sept. 10, and it’s one we hope ... Read more
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Scope narrowed on brick initiative
An effort to restore the brick streets of downtown Athens has generated some interest in recent weeks, but ... Read more
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STREET FLOODING: Council may consider action next month
Residents of an oft-flooded Athens street are asking the city for help for what they say is a ... Read more