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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Athens from local and regional media.
City council member arrested, charged for alleged assault
City council member arrested, charged for alleged assault The Athens Messenger
Oct 28, 2026Athens council member arrested for alleged assault
Athens council member arrested for alleged assault Athens County Independent
Oct 28, 2026Athens City Council approves a one-year moratorium on data centers
Athens City Council approves a one-year moratorium on data centers WOUB Public Media -
Aug 4, 2026City of Athens hires goats to remove invasive species
City of Athens hires goats to remove invasive species WOWK 13 News
Jul 10, 2026An affordable housing project in Athens Township will go before the city for review
An affordable housing project in Athens Township will go before the city for review WOUB Public Media -
Jun 15, 2026Athens City-County Health Department to host free healthcare event free July 31–Aug. 2, 2026
Athens City-County Health Department to host free healthcare event free July 31–Aug. 2, 2026 Athens County Independent
Jun 1, 2026Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor
Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor Athens County Independent
May 28, 2026Athens City Parking Garage using new system starting Monday, May 18, 2026
Athens City Parking Garage using new system starting Monday, May 18, 2026 Athens County Independent
May 14, 2026Athens City Council approves land transfer for an affordable housing development
Athens City Council approves land transfer for an affordable housing development WOUB Public Media -
May 8, 2026The fate of a proposed Athens income tax increase is uncertain for now because of provisional ballots
The fate of a proposed Athens income tax increase is uncertain for now because of provisional ballots WOUB Public Media -
May 6, 2026Decision 2026 | City of Athens income tax levy, explained
Decision 2026 | City of Athens income tax levy, explained WSAZ
Apr 20, 2026'Walk, Talk and Roll' with Athens City Commission on Disabilities on April 10
'Walk, Talk and Roll' with Athens City Commission on Disabilities on April 10 Ohio University
Apr 9, 2026