New federal funding policy to limit housing support programs
(03/19/26 4:00am)
A federal funding policy change that was announced in November could cause thousands of Ohioans to return to homelessness.
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Chamber of Commerce holds first state of Athens address
(02/26/26 1:41am)
The State of the Athens City and County Address was held at the Athens Community Center on Wednesday morning. The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce organized the address to discuss the 2025 Year in Review from city and county departments.
City Council splits on police drone grant, advances budget cuts
(02/18/26 10:26pm)
The Athens City Council met Tuesday evening for both committee meetings and regular session to debate a proposed drone grant and adjustments to the city’s 2026 budget.
Athens City Council discusses tax utility increase, snow concerns
(02/03/26 10:05pm)
The Athens City Council convened for both its committee and general meetings Monday evening to discuss various topics, including planning and development, transportation, public safety services, as well as finance and personnel matters.
Athens City Council draws capacity crowd after Pledge of Allegiance debate
(01/21/26 5:00am)
The Athens City Council chambers reached full capacity Tuesday evening as residents filled the City Building, many attending to speak out following a recent controversy over whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be included at council meetings.
McCarey discusses plans, intentions for first term as City Council president
(01/20/26 5:00am)
Micah McCarey, the newly elected City Council President, summed up the first few weeks of his presidency with one word: “Rewarding,” McCarey said.
US Supreme Court case could overrule local bans on conversion therapy
(11/04/25 5:00am)
The U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar on Oct. 7. The case challenges a Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors.
City Council hears public debate over temporary housing shelters
(10/21/25 4:01pm)
Athens City Council met Monday, Oct. 20, for a nearly three-hour-long regular session primarily discussing a temporary housing ordinance. All members of Council and Mayor Steve Patterson were present, along with dozens of community members in the packed audience.
Athens, OU fuel green energy, strive for carbon neutrality
(10/14/25 4:00am)
The city of Athens is leading a project to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. In February 2020, the Athens City Council passed a resolution that declared a climate emergency and expressed the city’s intention of limiting carbon emissions and becoming more energy conscious.
City Council approves five ordinances, opioid education funding
(10/08/25 7:06pm)
The Athens City Council gathered Monday evening, passing an emergency ordinance that authorizes Mayor Steve Patterson to execute a combined participation agreement in the national opioid settlement.
City Council debates zoning change for temporary housing huts
(09/25/25 8:52pm)
Athens City Council met Monday, drawing its most engagement over a proposal to create a temporary homeless living space.
City council meets, discusses Hispanic Heritage Month, Imagination Library
(09/16/25 6:12pm)
The Athens City Council met Monday, Sept. 15, for a general session meeting. Council President Sam Crowl filled in as acting mayor in Mayor Steve Patterson’s absence, and Micah McCarey served as president pro tempore.
Athens City Council debates property sales, construction delays
(09/03/25 9:23pm)
Athens City Council convened Tuesday evening following Labor Day weekend to discuss several ordinances, ranging from property sales to sidewalk closures and rental housing regulations.
City of Athens reveals new TikTok page, AI chatbot Benny the Athens Brick
(08/26/25 4:00am)
If people did not already spend a lot of time on TikTok, they will be spending more time on the app going through the brand-new city of Athens TikTok page.
Council considers West State restroom facility costs
(08/15/25 1:18am)
Athens City Council resumed meetings Aug. 4 after its July break, with committees discussing several ordinances, projects and improvements to local facilities.
City Council discusses new apartment plans for Hooper Street
(06/06/25 7:20pm)
Athens City Council met Monday evening to discuss rezonings and city budget matters.
City Council discusses street refurbishments, land rezonings
(05/23/25 1:38am)
Athens City Council met Monday evening to discuss street repaving, as well as property rezonings and a new shared-use bike path.
People, places to know
(05/27/25 4:00am)
Stepping onto campus for the first time may feel intimidating. Ohio University can easily feel overwhelming, and getting to know Athens can be difficult. Luckily for new students, there are a few key buildings to remember and people to keep in mind.
Voters to decide on 0.3% income tax increase for city services
(04/01/25 4:00am)
Athens residents will vote May 6 in the Primary Election on a new tax reform, Issue 3. If passed, the levy would increase income taxes by 0.3% per year in the City of Athens and would go into effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Ohio Issue 2 supports local infrastructure
(04/01/25 4:00am)
Ohio Issue 2, the Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment, is on the ballot to allow the state to issue up to $2.5 million in general obligation bonds to help support local infrastructure improvements if passed May 6.
