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PUBLIC NOTICE: Athens City Council to Reconvene
The Athens City Council will reconvene its September 15 Regular Session on Tuesday, October 20, at 5:45 p.m. at Athens City Hall. The reconvened session will allow Council to complete the remaining order of business from the September 15th meeting.
Please note that the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting will be limited to individuals who signed up to speak during the September 15 session but were not heard before the meeting recessed. No additional speaker sign-ups will be accepted for the reconvened session.
For more information, contact the Office of the City Manager at 423-744-2702.
🚧 TRAFFIC NOTICE: ROAD CONSTRUCTION 🚧
The City of Athens Public Works Department is advising motorists of upcoming road construction affecting Old Riceville Road at W. Madison Avenue and Old Riceville Road at Rocky Mt. Road.
Beginning October 5, contractor crews will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Old Riceville Road and W. Madison Avenue. Construction is expected to continue through the end of the year.
During portions of the project, trucks with trailers will be prohibited from using Old Riceville Road between W. Madison Avenue and the railroad tracks. There will also be a limited number of days with intermittent lane closures affecting all vehicles.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible, including the Dennis Street overpass.
Please use extra caution when traveling through the area, watch for workers, pedestrians and traffic signage, and allow additional travel time due to possible delays.
For more information, contact the City of Athens Public Works Department at 423-744-2745.
CLOSING TODAY & TOMORROW!
The City of Athens Animal Shelter will be temporarily closed Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, while staff attend the Tennessee Animal Care & Control Conference.
The closure includes the intake office, adoption center and spay/neuter clinic.
The Animal Shelter will reopen Wednesday, September 30, during regular business hours.
We appreciate the community’s understanding while our staff takes part in this professional development opportunity. For additional information, please contact the City of Athens Public Works Department at 423-744-2745
