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A-Team City Wide Clean Up Date Set
6/10/2024
The City Wide Clean up has been set for September 16-20, 2024.
Hydrant Flushing
6/6/2024
The City Public Works Department has started flushing hydrants. Please note that you may experience low water pressure during these times. This will be an ongoing project throughout the summer.
NOTICE FOR ALL ACH CUSTOMERS
5/17/2024
We wanted to inform our customers who are currently signed up for ACH payments that are automatically withdrawn from their checking or savings account, payments will be taken out on the 20th of this month rather than the 15th. Please note that late charges will not be issued for those ACH customers.
Mowing Bid Correction
5/1/2024
The submission deadline for sealed bids for mowing for the West Cemetery is May 9, 2024 at 12 pm and bid opening will be May 9, 2024 at 7 pm.
Invitation to Bid
4/24/2024
The City of Athens will be accepting bids for lawn maintenance of the West Cemetery. Lawn maintenance will consist of mowing and trimming on a weekly basis during the growing season and branch pick-up before mowing. Sealed bids will be opened on May 8, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Athens City Hall. Contact Athens City Hall at 217-636-8429 with questions. The City of Athens reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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.
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