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Groups join forces to clean veterans headstones
This Saturday, Athens Cemetery, Parks and Recreation will partner with all veterans groups in Limestone County to clean ... Read more
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Ivey waives entrance fees to Alabama State Parks on Sept. 24
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Alabama State Parks will waive all entrance and parking fees on ... Read more
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Embrace the opportunity to be an explorer in Athens and Limestone County
With their diverse assets, Athens and Limestone County offer numerous outdoor and indoor recreational experiences for explorers. A ... Read more
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Our view: Thumbs-up to academics, preservation and recreation
Thumbs-up: To academic excellence. Taylor Whisenant, a K-6 collaborative teacher at Athens Renaissance School, was recently named a ... Read more
Local Sports
Athens Parks and Recreation to hold flag football evaluations
Signups for the Athens Parks and Recreation flag football league will continue through July 20. The cost is ... Read more
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Parks and Rec to name lead rec coordinator
One member of the cemeteries, parks and recreation department for the City of Athens will soon have a ... Read more
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PARKS AND REC: New retirement criteria may decrease workforce
A new rule for retirement plans could have negative effects on the City of Athens’ part-time workforce, causing ... Read more
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5-member Athens Council approves purchases for city crews
Two separate crews of Athens city employees had requests to purchase new equipment granted during the meeting of ... Read more
Local Sports
Athens Park and Rec hopes to have spring season
The Athens Parks and Recreation spring youth sports season has been put on hold by the COVID-19 crisis, ... Read more
Lifestyles
Deadline extended for photo contest
Anyone planning to enter the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area’s photo contest has a little more time, as ... Read more