Local News
Man complains about back room work sessions
An Athens resident complained Monday about the Athens City Council holding its work sessions in the backroom of ... Read more
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Cnhi Network
Mich. councilman jailed over forged divorce papers for London mistress
A village councilman in northern Michigan is behind bars after authorities accused him of forging signatures of court ... Read more
Local News
SUNDAY SALES: Council involvement questioned, praised
Members of the Athens City Council on Monday heard early arguments about why they should — and shouldn’t ... Read more
Local News
City buys satellite bank over 1 objection
City Council members agreed Monday to pay $85,000 to buy Regions Satellite Bank at the corner of Hobbs ... Read more
Letters To The Editor
Sound Off for 3/18/17
Sound Off is a recurring featuring appearing in Weekend editions of The News Courier. Those wishing to sound ... Read more
State And Nation
Rookie docs can work longer, 24-hour shifts under new rules
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie doctors can work up to 24 hours straight under new work limits taking effect ... Read more
Local News
Authority asks city for $450,000 loan for for public housing program, repairs
Athens Housing Authority is seeking a $450,000 loan, or other public funding, from the city. It would cover ... Read more
Local News
Athens may buy CNG garbage truck
Athens City Council members will likely decide Monday whether to buy a compressed natural gas garbage truck to ... Read more
Progress
Making the 2012 penny sales tax count
When Athens City Council voted to raise the local sales tax by a penny in 2012, they knew ... Read more
Local News
Learn-to-Read Council seeks bee sponsors
Knowing how to spell is i-m-p-o-r-t-a-n-t and the Learn-to-Read Council of Athens & Limestone County is asking local ... Read more