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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Mosquito Control Press Release
The Environmental Protection Agency and Alabama Department of Environmental Management have changed regulations regarding mosquito control.
Click here for a Press Release on how these regulation changes effect the City of Athens.
Softball Scores
Click to see the latest Softball Scores.
Adult Softball signup- May 1- 31st -Download Registration Form
Youth Fall Soccer Signup- May 1st- June 30th- Download Registration Form
Learn to Read Council Pork Chop Dinner
The Athens Learn to Read Council will hold a Pork Chop Dinner on on Saturday, June 23rd from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Athens Lions Club (Kiddie Carnival). Tickets are $15. Dinner includes a pork chop, baked beans, baked potato, drink and dessert.
Call the Learn to Read Office at 256-230-3050 or e-mail ltr@pclnet.net to reserve tickets in advance
(Eat in or carry out)
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-5/14/12
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
