After School Arts Fall Classes at Arts West

We are once again hosting After School Arts classes at Arts West for the 2021-2022 School Year. I am very pleased to be able to offer classes for Middle Schoolers for the first time this year! Our instructors are exceptional artists and educators, this is...

Consumer Scam Information Session (Free, must register in advance)

Come join Ryan Lippe of the Ohio Attorney Generals office as he shares information regarding consumer scams. Seniors (age 60 and up) are particularly vulnerable to fraud and scams, however many incidents likely go unreported. Learn about the latest scams ...

Art Gallery at Arts West: In My Next Life by Whitney Goller on display now through Sept 27th

Friday, Sept. 3, 5pm-7pm: In My Next Life Gallery Reception

Join local ceramic artist, Whitney Goller as she debuts her new series of work: In My Next Life.  This series of work explores the concept of life cycles utilizing cultu...

Portraits on Porches: A Photo Exhibit by Matthew Shaw on Display at the Athens Community Center

Portraits On Porches: Athens, shot in April and May of 2020, began with a desire to

document the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in our community. The global outbreak

brought with it feelings of insecurity, uncertainty, and anxiety. The quarantines,

mandate...

Stimson Avenue Intersection and Lane Closures, Week of September 20, 2021

Trucco Construction will be completing work next week that will require several closures: 

• Monday, September 20: 
  1. There will be a lane shift in the section of East State Street between Fern Street and Carpenter Street, but traffi...

2021 Leaf Pick-up Schedule and Map

The City of Athens announces 2021 loose leaf pick-up schedule beginning the week of October 11, 2021.

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

• October 11-15
• November 1-5
• Novemb...

Athens City Council on 8-16-21 reactivated the requirement for face coverings in public spaces.

Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control, and the Athens City County Health Department regarding the substantial level of transmission and number of infections and hospitalizations, Athens City Council on 8-16-21 reactivated the requireme...

Smith Street Traffic Pattern Change

Beginning August 16 and lasting until October 16, Smith Street will become one way south bound from Byard Street to West Union Street. North bound traffic on Smith Street will be closed from West Union Street to Byard Street during demolition of adjacent ...

AEP Tree Trimming and Cutting in the City of Athens

American Electric Power (AEP) needs to perform at the following locations. Tree trimming/cutting is an effort by AEP to eliminate tree contact from Overhead Power Lines. Trees selected for work will be identified by the AEP Forestry Department. 2021 work ...