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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Published on December 06, 2022
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and the Athens Police Department calls on all residents to be safe and sober while behind the wheel."Many people only think of alcohol or illegal drugs when talking about this topic, but other substances can also impair your driving," said Poli…
Crash Responders Safety Week - Nov. 14-18
Published on November 16, 2022
Crash Responders Safety Week will take place November 14-18 and this year’s theme is “Respect Our Roadside Heroes.”Athens Fire/Rescue and the Athens Police Department work constantly with partners, including other fire departments and law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, towing and…
Athens Presented Award for Memorial Legacy Wall
Published on October 11, 2022
The City of Athens was presented a Municipal Excellence Award in City Spirit last week during the Texas Municipal League's 110th Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio."The 2022 Texas Municipal League Municipal Excellence Awards recognize and encourage the achievements of Texas cities in m…
Monthly Siren Test
Published on September 06, 2022
The City of Athens will conduct its monthly siren test Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m.
City Hall Closed
Published on September 01, 2022
Athens City Hall will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance to Labor Day.If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 903-675-5131 or email us at info@athenstx.gov
Become a City of Athens Police Officer!
Published on August 18, 2022
Athens loves its police officers!* City Council members raised APD salaries to $59,528 for entry-level officers.* The community voted YES for a brand new police station.* The department values experience and offers a Lateral Entry Program for existing officers.Come be part of a community that suppo…
Athens City Council Has Called for a Special Election
Published on August 09, 2022
The Athens City Council has called for a special election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 8, to allow residents to vote for or against the adoption of an ordinance outlawing abortion and declaring Athens a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.This election comes after the City Council was presented with a petiti…
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Published on August 08, 2022
Employment with the City of Athens provides an incredible opportunity to experience a fulfilling career delivering 21st-century services to the citizens of Athens. With a mix of new and tenured employees, our workforce strives to meet the daily challenges of a dynamic and evolving municipal landsca…
Athens City Council Scheduled Public Hearings for the 2022-23 Budget and Tax Rate
Published on August 04, 2022
The public hearing on the budget will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. The public hearing for the proposed tax rate will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12.The proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year is $0.566000 per $100 valuation, which is a reduction of $0.079221 from the current year. …
August is Back to School Month!
Published on August 01, 2022
It's back to school time!"We want everyone to have a safe year, so here are a few guidelines for school bus road safety and general back-to-school safety tips," said Athens Fire Marshal Lance West. "We want this to be a fun and safe year all around. Please help us keep the children safe and success…
