The Town of Athens is hosting an Open House to gather citizen input on the draft comprehensive plan.  All residents, business owners, and other interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting, which is being held on Wednesday, May 2nd from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the State Room, at the Jerry L. Beasley […]

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Athens, a municipal corporation, will hold a hearing before the final vote on a proposed ordinance, the principal object of which is the raising of revenue for the municipality. The title of such ordinance is “Municipal Sales and Service Tax.” The final vote on adoption of said […]

The Boil Water Advisory for Athens water customers in the Melrose Square area has been canceled.

Athens water customers in the Melrose Square area including Old Athens Road, Eads Mill Road, and Simmons Circle: There has been a major water line break on Route 20 near Melrose Square. Crews are working to repair this break. Customers in this area may be experiencing low or no water pressure. In addition, out of […]

In cooperation with the Town of Athens, the Athens Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) will begin hydrant testing again soon. Below is a tentative schedule, which may change as conditions warrant. The AVFD wants to advise our residents that sediment in the lines may become stirred up by these tests but every effort is being taken […]