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Dogs, beavers discussed at council meeting
Monday’s Athens City Council meeting briefly went to the dogs and beavers as both concerns were aired by ... Read more
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Athens council to consider electric rate increase
Athens electric ratepayers may see a $2.04 cent increase in their power bills around April 1 if the ... Read more
State And Nation
UN Security Council imposes new sanctions on North Korea
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved tough new sanctions against North Korea on Friday in ... 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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Mayor talks up youth commission
Mayor Ronnie Marks traveled to a Birmingham last week to tout the benefits of youth commissions with leaders ... Read more
Letters To The Editor
Sound Off for 12/9/17
Sound Off is a recurring featuring appearing in Sunday editions of The News Courier. Those wishing to sound ... Read more
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Mayor: Road to fixing blighted chicken plant was rocky, smooth
A challenge, a little elbow-rubbing and long negotiations helped Athens find a solution to one of its most ... Read more
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Council awaiting ADEM explanation of Pilgrim’s study Monday
City Council members hope Monday to clear up any questions they have about the environmental makeup of the ... Read more
State And Nation
Sessions denies lying on Russia, pleads hazy memory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in a raised voice and animated tone, told Congress on Tuesday ... Read more
Local News
Study: Pilgrim’s Pride land has no substantial issues
A study shows the Pilgrim’s Pride property the city of Athens hopes to buy has no substantial environmental ... Read more