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Water Rate Increase Effective 05/01/24
4/10/2024
The Athens City Council voted Monday 04/08/2024 in a regular council meeting to raise water and sewer rates for the users of the City of Athens Water District by passing Ordinance #03-2024. Due to rising costs, and system maintenance that must be done to maintain a safe and proper working utility system, rates had to be increased. The new rate change will go into effect for the May water usage and will be reflected on the billing that is received in June. The rates are as follows:
City Hall Closed Friday 03/29/24
3/28/2024
City Hall will be closed Friday 03/29/24 in observance of the Good Friday Holiday.
Brush Pick Up to start 04/01/24
3/18/2024
The City of Athens will start Brush Pick Up on 04/01/24 for residents inside City Limits.
Boil Order Lifted
3/12/2024
On 03/12/24 the boil order for the Athens Water District has been lifted.
BOIL ORDER UPDATE 03/08/24
3/8/2024
EPA LEAD LINE SURVEY REMINDER
12/20/2023
Just a reminder to complete the EPA Lead Line Survey form that was mailed to you. If you have already completed, thank you. If you need assistance or you have questions please give us a call. 217-636-8429.
Proclamation
12/20/2023
Mayor Chris Reichert presented the 2023 Athens High School Football team, coaches, cheerleaders, and band members with a proclamation for their achievement of being the 2023 IHSA Class 2A Runner-Up for football.
City-Wide Christmas Tree Lighting
11/21/2023
Join us on Sunday 12/03/2023 at the Athens Library to light up the holiday season. Festivities begin at 4:15 pm
2023 HOLIDAY RECYCLE & TRASH SCHEDULE
11/15/2023
A-Team Disposal Pick-Up Dates for the 2023 Holiday Season
Park Restrooms to close 11/01/2023
10/24/2023
The park restrooms located on the side of City Hall will be locked as of 11/01/2023 for the winter. If you will be having a special event in one of the pavilions, please call and let us know and we will make sure they will be unlocked for your event.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours
10/11/2023
The City of Athens announced Halloween trick-or-treating hours for the city. Trick-or-treating will be from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.