The Athens City Council committees shared updates on construction projects, street closures and appropriations Monday evening. Jeff Risner (2nd Ward) led the meeting as president pro-tem with Sam ...

ATHENS, Ala. — An Athens man faces 10 counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation that included a ...

(WAFF) - Athens city leaders have decided to make it easier for businesses that want to sell alcohol. Officials have voted to loosen the city’s alcohol ordinance, and new alcohol stores can now ...

Mayor Ronnie Marks said city leaders are excited to see the population boom in Athens and a new plan will help the city brace ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens City leaders will receive a large pay raise later this year. The city council voted last week to raise the salaries of the mayor and council members for the next term.

The Athens City Council unanimously passed R-01-25 Monday evening with overwhelming support from the council, administration ...

Monday morning, members of the Athens and Limestone County business community as well as state and local officials gathered for the 2025 State of the City breakfast luncheon.

At the State of the City address Tuesday, Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks spoke about issues including the city’s growth, ...