https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:14:59 -0600 Athens, AL - Get the latest news en-us https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=249 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:39:23 -0600 Athens Fire & Rescue Auxiliary is gearing up to support local families by filling at least 24 backpacks for first grade students. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=249/639107267630000000 https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=248 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:46:00 -0600 The City of Athens is proposing an amendment to its Zoning Ordinance to address data centers because not doing so leads to legal uncertainty. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=248/639106623600000000 https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=199 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:06:00 -0600 The City has requested funds from ADEM to address drainage and sewer in the areas of West and East Strain roads. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=199/639106455600000000 https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=247 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:47:00 -0600 Athens is joining communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=247/639106444200000000 https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=246 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:11:00 -0600 Empowering locally-owned businesses to uplift their properties. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=246/639098646600000000 https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=243 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:45:00 -0600 City of Athens Sanitation Superintendent Terence Brown said until further notice, the City of Decatur is suspending acceptance of other entities' recyclable materials, including Athens. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=243/639096003000000000 https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=245 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:27:00 -0600 Residents are encouraged to review the full details of the updated rates by visiting the Water and Wastewater Department page. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=245/639095308200000000 https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=244 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:33:55 -0600 APD warns about the massive scope of potential credit and debit card scams. https://www.athensalabama.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=244/639089156350000000