McKinley Avenue Extension/Stimson Avenue Roundabout Project - Construction Update

Freedom Construction Enterprises, Inc. will be continue work the week of June 26th installing curb on Stimson Avenue beginning concrete roadway work. They will also continue stormline installation and grading work on McKinley Avenue.

Pedestrians and cyclis...

North Congress Area Sewerline Project - Construction Update

The project will replace the existing sanitary sewerline between North Congress Street and Mound Street, the length of the project extends from near 93 N. Congress to Ring Street. The project includes replacement of the existing sanitary sewerline, replac...

West Union Street Improvements Project - Construction Update

DV Weber will continue working next week between 24 West Union Street and 30 West Union Street. They will be working on concrete sidewalk installation and installing sections of brick sidewalk. They expect to complete their sidewalk work by mid-week. Tree...

Athens Art Outside The Box Call for Art "Putting the Graphic at the Traffic"

The Athens Municipal Arts Commission (AMAC) is seeking up to 10 art designs to be applied onto vinyl wraps to cover traffic control boxes in Athens, Ohio. This is a continuing part of The Essence of Athens, OH Traffic Signal Box Art Project.

AMAC encourage...

City of Athens Partnering with Service Line Warranties of America to Offer Voluntary Program

City of Athens residents are beginning to receive letters from the Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) in partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC). This is program that is available to all of our residents ). This is a voluntary program ...

City of Athens celebrates the 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 15th!

June 15th marks the 12th annual National Dump the Pump day! Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2017 National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation to take them where they need to go instead ...

Nominate Your Favorite Superhero for the Athena Award

Nominate Your Favorite Superhero for the Athena Award

Do you know a local Wonder Woman?

Or maybe you have a passing acquaintance with Superman.

The City of Athens is seeking names of local heroes who have have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life...