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🚧 STREET CLOSURE NOTICE - MAYFIELD LANE 🚧
The City of Athens Public Works Department advises motorists of an upcoming street closure on Mayfield Lane from Jones Street to Ingleside Avenue.
The road will be closed Thursday, October 22, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for asphalt patching.
Motorists traveling through the area should use extra caution, watch for detour signs, traffic control signage, pedestrians and work crews, and allow additional time for possible delays.
Detours will be posted to help motorists navigate around the closure.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as our Public Works crews work to improve our city streets!
🎃 HAPPENING TOMORROW: A Ribbon-Cutting, Trick-or-Treating, and Halloween Fun All in One Afternoon! 🎃
The City of Athens is excited to invite you to celebrate the grand opening of Oostanaula Commons on Thursday, October 22, at 4 p.m.!
This brand-new community space along Oostanaula Creek is more than just a pretty place to take a walk! Designed to improve water quality, reduce erosion and help manage stormwater, Oostanaula Commons also features a beautiful brick-paver walking trail, native landscaping, a pavilion, scenic overlook and educational displays for visitors to enjoy.
And the fun doesn't stop with the ribbon-cutting!
We're kicking off an afternoon of family-friendly festivities just in time for Halloween!
Here's what's happening:
4 p.m.: Oostanaula Commons ribbon-cutting ceremony at the on-site pavilion.
FREE Giveaways: Pick up educational goodies from the City's recycling and stormwater programs during the ceremony!
Trick-or-Treating: After the ribbon-cutting, head across the street to the annual Trick-or-Treat event at the Wetlands Trail near E.G. Fisher Public Library!
Costume Contest: Come dressed in your Halloween best! Athens Parks and Recreation will host a costume contest during the Trick-or-Treat festivities.
Whether you're excited to explore a new community space, learn a little about protecting our environment or just looking for an excuse to break out those Halloween costumes, there's something for everyone!
Join us Tomorrow, at 4 p.m. as we celebrate a new addition to the Friendly City, then stick around for an afternoon of Halloween fun!
