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Christmas Tree Pick Up

11/30/2021

 Customers inside city limits can place their old trees curbside for pick up on January 10, 2022. 

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Brush Pick up

11/23/2021

There has been misinformation recently circulated that you will need to participate in the city contracted garbage service to continue to receive the brush pick up service the city provides to residents. This is incorrect as these are two separate services and are not connected to each other. Please contact the City of Athens if you have further questions and please do not rely upon Facebook and other social media as accurate sources of information. Thank you.

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Garbage Announcement

11/16/2021

Please click on the links below for information on the contracted trash/recycling service.

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NEW STOP SIGNS

10/13/2021

New Stop Intersections Implemented Within City Limits

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Garbage Proposal Bids

9/28/2021

Please see the attached spreadsheet with details of the proposed garbage bids. There will be discussion on this topic at the next City Council meeting on October 7th at 7:00pm. We welcome input from all city residents at this time. Thank you.

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Garbage Disposal Notice

7/14/2021

There has been a recent flood of information and mis-information spread across social media platforms stating the City of Athens is attempting to dictate who residents will use for their garbage disposal service.  Residents who participate in their city government and attend council meetings know the facts of this possibility.

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Brush Pick Up

6/21/2021

Beginning July 1, 2021, brush pick up will be done every other Monday of the month.

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NOTICE

6/14/2021

To all Athens Water Customers:

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New Stahl Foundation Board Members Announced

1/11/2021

The Stahl Athens Community Park Charitable Foundation announces a change in board membership effective January 1, 2021. Two board members, Richard Dennis, treasurer, and Donald Porter, chairperson, have tendered their resignations effective December 31, 2020. New board members who have been appointed are Austin Hemberger and Richard Henning. Foundation officers effective January 1, 2021, are Al Keller, chairperson; Holly Henning-Buhr, secretary; and Austin Hemberger, treasurer. Scott Laird and Richard Henning will also serve on the board as trustees.

2021 Athens City Council Meeting Dates

11/25/2020

Jan 7                      July 8

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April 2021 Election

11/25/2020

Those wishing to run for office in The City of Athens in the upcoming April election can pick up petition packets by calling 217/636-8429 and arranging a pick up time at City Hall. Due to previous City Council positions being vacated and appointments being made, please ensure you specify if you are running for one of the 2-year terms. The following positions are open for election and their term expiration date is listed:

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Election Day

11/2/2020

The Athens Community Park building will be open for voting on Tuesday, Nov 3rd from 6:00am - 7:00pm. 

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