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Here are the people you need to know in Athens.
Mayor Steve Patterson has big plans for Athens, particularly in terms of transportation: e-scooter legislation and a new bus route are likely to be rolled out in the near future.
City Council will meet in a special session and in committees Monday to hear a number of proposed ordinances, including one that would give the Athens Police Department body worn cameras.
The largest contiguous mountain bike trail system east of the Mississippi River will be constructed in Athens County and will consist of 88 miles of pathways through the Wayne National Forest.
Athens City Council discussed joining a council of governments with neighboring localities to plan and implement an 88-mile trail system at Monday’s meeting.
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It was lights out for parts of campus Saturday evening as the university participated in “Earth Hour,” an international initiative by the World Wildlife Fund, or WWF, that promotes climate change awareness and energy conservation by turning off lights.
Athens Police Department Chief Tom Pyle asked Athens City Council on Monday to introduce legislation that will allow the police department to purchase 20 body-worn cameras for police officers.
Athens City Council will meet in committees Monday night to address concerns regarding police officer body cameras and annual paving.
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City Council voted unanimously Monday to table the proposed ordinance that would allow for the construction of the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway because the project is estimated to cost more than initially expected.