08/08/2021 - Athens City Hall Closed

Athens City Hall closing to the public because of
​COVID-19 cases

Because of multiple positive COVID-19 cases at Athens City Hall, Mayor Ronnie Marks is temporarily closing the building to the public. 
 
“We will evaluate the situation and make a notification when we determine to reopen,” Marks said.
 
A notice regarding the closure...

---

... and a list of office numbers has been placed on City Hall doors and announced on social media and the City’s website.
 
The numbers for City Hall offices are:
 
Mayor's Office                         256-233-8730
Building Department              256-233-8715
City Clerk                                256-233-8720
Business Licenses                   256-233-8003
Fire Prevention Bureau          256-233-8723
Human Resources                    256-233-8737
One Stop Shop                         256-262-1525
 
Information, forms and email addresses can also be found on the City’s website at www.athensal.us.
 
Per state law, the scheduled Athens City Council meeting will be held on Aug. 9, 2021, in Council Chambers with a work session at 5 p.m. and regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. The building has been sanitized, and masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the door, and chairs will be socially distanced. 
 
Those who are uncomfortable attending in person can watch online through YouTube at the CityofAthensAla channel.

Athens is…Classic. Southern. Character.