​The sun will be out and a light breeze in the air as the motorcycles rev up for the 4th Annual Athens Police Department Motorcycle Ride this Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Athens benefiting Behind the Badge – a group comprised of spouses and supporters who raise money to support the men and women in blue in the field and their families at home.

Upwards of a 150 bikes turn out for the annual ride that offers...

​On Saturday, April 27th, Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful will celebrate Earth Day by inviting the community to a day of fun and learning.  This day of activities offers something for everyone no matter what age, so bring the family and adult friends, too!   
 
Guided Nature Walk
The day will begin with a Marbut Bend Trail Nature Walk lead by Mr. Damien Simbeck with TVA Natural Resource Management.  The trail is...

​Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association proudly announces the return of free, guided walking tours beginning each Saturday only in the month of April. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in a casual stroll through historic Athens, Elkmont and Mooresville and learn about their history and heritage as Limestone County, City of Athens, Town of Mooresville and the State of Alabama continue to mark their bicentennial birthday in 2019 with the theme, “Our Stories”.

The approximately one-hour walking tours are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on...

Boat owners can now help support conservation efforts in Alabama when renewing their boat registration. First made available in 2018, the purchase of a distinctive registration identification sticker for their vessels provides boaters the opportunity to help financially support certain college and university programs as well as state parks, the Forever Wild program and freshwater fisheries conservation in Alabama.
The distinctive identification sticker, which is displayed on the bow of the vessel, is similar to the personalized license plate program for motorcycles, cars and trucks. The stickers are

​ATHENS, Ala. – A half-century ago, Limestone County joined the rest of world in watching as the first man set foot on the moon. 

This spring, the Limestone County Archives celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1969 lunar landing with “From Limestone to Moon Rock: Limestone County Connections to NASA and the Lunar Landing 50th Anniversary,” the exhibit open April 1 through May 17 in the Archives exhibit space.

Presented in partnership with...