Coaches, Officials, and Score Keepers Needed for Youth Basketball Season (January 15-March 2)

We are in need of coaches, officials, and score keepers for the 2024 youth basketball season which will run from mid-January through March 2nd. 

Instructional (grades K-2nd) and Start Smart (ages 3-5) basketball coaches will be paid positions. Gra...

Sports Sampler Program for Children in Grades 3rd-4th; $10/child

Sports Sampler

Registration starts on Monday, November 27th! 

Space is VERY LIMITED....15 participants maximum.

For children in 3rd & 4th grade. 

Cost: $10/child

Program takes place at the Athens Community Center on Fridays from 6-7pm and...

Athens Community Center Art Gallery: Collaborative Photography Exhibit On Display November-February

Currently on display at the Athens Community Center Gallery is a collaborative photography exhibit between Rural Action, Community Food Initiatives, and ACEnet and is funded through a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant. 

The images f...

West Union Street Improvements Project

The City of Athens has awarded the West Union Street Improvements Project to Shelly and Sands, Incorporated.

The project includes the reconstruction of West Union Street between 603 West Union Street and the Shafer Street intersection.  The improv...

2023 Leaf Pick-up Schedule and Map

The City of Athens announces 2023 loose leaf pick-up schedule beginning the week of October 16, 2023.

Area #1 includes the Northside, Near Eastside, and Far Eastside Neighborhoods. Pick up in these neighborhoods will be from:

• October 16 - 20
• November 6 - 9
• No...

Dog licenses for 2024 will go on sale today, Dec. 1, 2023

Athens, OH, December 1, 2023:  Athens County Auditor Jill Davidson encourages all dog owners in Athens County to get an early start on purchasing or renewing their pet’s license. Renewal applications have been mailed to all current lice...

Athens Municipal Arts Commission Meeting 12/13/23

The City of Athens Municipal Arts Commission will gather for the December Words and Wine event on Wednesday, December 13th at Athens Uncorked from 6:30-8:30. This gathering will be in lieu of an official AMAC December meeting. Words and Wine is hosted the...

Recently Enacted City Council Ordinances

1. 0-125-23. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 155-22, AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER.  ADOPTED 12/4/23

    Complete text may obtained or viewed at the City Council office at 8 East Washington Street, Athens...

2023 Leaf Pick-up Schedule and Map

The City of Athens announces 2023 loose leaf pick-up schedule beginning the week of October 16, 2023.

Area #1 includes the Northside, Near Eastside, and Far Eastside Neighborhoods. Pick up in these neighborhoods will be from:

• October 16 - 20
• November 6 - 9
• No...