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08/26/21 - AL Veterans Museum Closes

8/26/2021

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Possible Covid-19 Exposure Leads to Precautionary Closing & Program Changes at Alabama Veterans Museum

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Photo: Hal Yeager - Courtesy of Governor Kay Ivey A couple tours the new Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives following the Ribbon Cutting attended by Governor Ivey.
August 26, 2021
The Alabama Veterans Museum is airing on the side of caution after a possible Covid-19 exposure recently.  The museum plans to close August 26 through September 1, 2021.

After the anticipated return date of September 1, 2021, patrons wishing to visit the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives located at 114 West Pryor Street in Athens should call ahead to confirm operation status and hours of availability by calling 256-771-7578.

Additional impacts of the possible Covid-19 exposure for the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives includes the suspension of the Coffee Calls on the first Saturday of each month beginning in September 2021.  Coffee Call is an opportunity for veterans and their families of all wars and branches to come together for speakers, fellowship, and light refreshments.

For more information, please call the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives at 256-771-7578.
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ALH Visitation Guideline Update 8/10/21

8/18/2021

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Due to rising cases of Covid-19, the Athens-Limestone Hospital has issued new guidance for visitors effective August 10, 2021.

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8/17/2021 - A-L Library Service Notice

8/18/2021

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Athens-Limestone Library Closes 8/17/2021 through 8/21/2021

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Via the Athens-Limestone County Public Library Facebook Page
Date: August 17, 2021
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​Due to covid-exposure, and out of an abundance of caution, the Library is closing at 2:00 pm today through Saturday, August 21, 2021.

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8/13/21: State of Emergency

8/13/2021

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August 13, 2021 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Issues  State of Emergency: Covid-19

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency: Covid-19 for the State of Alabama address:
  • Cutting red tape for healthcare providers
  • Expanding capacity of healthcare facilities
  • Alternative standards of care
  • Public Meetings
  • Transporation of Emergency Equipment, Services and Supplies
  • Waiver of certain federal hours-of-service requirements
  • Procurement of emergency-related supplies
  • Reimbursement for certain state employee

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08/08/2021 - Athens City Hall Closed

8/9/2021

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

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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.
 
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    Athens-Limestone County Tourism is providing a collection of press releases and information regarding closures, modified hours of operation, and other information about Covid-19 and its impacts via this blog.

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