Welcome to Athens, located in the center of Northern Alabama 15 miles from the Tennessee State line in historic Limestone County. The population of Athens is approximately 22,000 people. While Athens has an agricultural history, in recent years Athens has attracted major industry that has diversified the population. Education is a source of pride in the community, with its award-winning public school system and Athens State University which has been in operation since the 1800's. With all the diversification Athens has to offer, no wonder Athens is truly a city of Southern Splendor.
News and Notes
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Special City Council Meeting
The Athens City Council will have a special meeting on Wednesday, 1-25-12, at 9:00 a.m., at City Hall, in the Mayor's conference room, on 2nd floor. The address is 1806 Wilkinson St. Interviews will take place for the position of City of Athens Police Chief.
Special Planning Commission Meeting
A public hearing will be held by the Athens Planning Commission at a special meeting on January 31, 2012 at 5:45 p.m. at the Athens Police Station located at 951 Hobbs Street East.
Youth Softball Registration
Athens Youth Softball Registration is January 15th-February 15th. Ages 4-12 years old (must turn 5 this year). Cost is $60 per child and $55 for any additional child. Click here for registration form
Click here for the Youth Softball Information flyer
Nixle Alerts
To enhance communication with citizens, the City of Athens has signed up for Nixle, a free service that will send text alerts to citizens who register a cellphone number. The alerts will include road closings, weather updates, fires, accidents that tie up traffic, power outages, etc.
To register, go to Nixle.com. You will see a link to use your zip code to sign up for local alerts.
Police Dept. Vehicle Impoundment Log-1/3/12
If you are interested in serving on any of the various boards, commissions, or committees in the City of Athens then please fill out and return a Board Application
