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Storytime at the Visitor Center

6/28/2019

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Storytime at the Visitor Center
​Sparks Fun In Reading In July

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Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association and Learn to Read have invited special guest readers from throughout Limestone County to come to the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center, located on the corner of Beaty and Market Streets next to the “Duck Pond”, in the month of July to share their love of reading with children pre-K to Grade 4 but older children are welcome to come too.
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The Storytime hour will be from ...

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ALDOT: US-72 & I-65 Lane Notice

6/20/2019

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​U.S. 72 turn lanes at I-65 to be restriped

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The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect overnight lane closures for restriping at the U.S. 72 bridge over Interstate 65 in Athens next week, weather permitting.
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The striping changes will include extending left turn lanes to provide additional queuing space and improve traffic flow approaching the I-65 interchange.

Work will be performed nightly, beginning about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23. All lanes should reopen by about 6 a.m. each morning. ALDOT anticipates all work being complete by 6 a.m. Friday, June 28.
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Patriotic Lineup of Events - 2019

6/20/2019

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Patriotic Parties, Fireworks and More for the Fourth of July – Celebrate a Week of Independence

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​The year was 1776, the thirteen colonies of the new world decried the unfair taxation and treatment by the English crown of its distant citizens and the lack of representation in the House of Parliament.  Goods of all sorts were taxed extremely.   Redcoats were allowed to take over the colonist home and billet without compensation or question.  There was no one to speak for the colonist – until...


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2019 Smokin RR BBQ Cookoff

6/20/2019

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Smokin’ Railroad Street BBQ Cookoff Heating Things Up in Elkmont

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​The Elkmont Lions Club’s Smokin’ Railroad Street BBQ Backyard Division Cookoff will heat things up in downtown Elkmont, Alabama June 21 and 22nd when over 23 teams come to town to compete in Alabama Barbecue Association Event and Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event.   New this year, Elkmont is one of the Six City Backyard Shootout cities bringing in some new teams competing for chances at two titles.
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Spectators are in for a treat Friday...


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Athens' Fridays After Five- June 21 2019

6/19/2019

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​Food Trucks & Friends at Fridays After Five

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​ATHENS- Bring your friends and family to Downtown Athens and come see what the Square has to offer!
 
Fridays After Five will be on selected Fridays of each month in May- August; the upcoming event is June 21st from 5- 8 pm at the Square in Downtown Athens.
 
Fridays After Five is a great event catered to the whole family to dine, shop and enjoy live entertainment while appreciating the historical aspect of the downtown area.
 
This week, we have many different food options! Our restaurants will ...


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Hildegard's Slated for Downtown Athens

6/19/2019

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Athens says ‘Willkommen’ to couple renovating Downtown Athens building for German restaurant

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​Downtown Athens is welcoming a German restaurant that Eric and Amy Miller plan to open next year on Marion Street.
 
The couple owns Hildegard’s German Cuisine in Huntsville. They purchased ...


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ALDOT: AL-53 Construction Notice

6/19/2019

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​Expect AL 53 Delays, Underpass Closures

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​The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect some delays and be prepared to use alternate routes due to an ongoing resurfacing project on Alabama 53 between Interstate 65 and Alabama 251 in Limestone County.

Single-lane closures are...


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ALDOT: Burgreen-US72 Light Operational

6/14/2019

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​U.S. 72 signal to begin full operations

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The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the traffic signal at U.S. 72 and Burgreen Road/Dupree Worthey Road will become fully operational Tuesday, June 11.

ALDOT anticipates implementing ...


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ASU: Top 10 for Supply Chain Program

6/14/2019

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Athens State Ranked In Top 10 Best Online Supply Chain Management Programs

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Athens, AL – Athens State University’s online Supply Chain Management degree program has been named one of the best in the country by BestColleges.com. Ranked #6 nationwide, the program rose six spots from its place on last year’s list.

Supply Chain Management is one of the...


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2019 Kids' Summer Activity Round-Up

6/10/2019

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Summer Fun for Little Ones
​and the Whole Family Too!

UPDATED:  Aug 2, 2019 look for the NEW ​

​The kids are out of school and it’s time for a little event round up to help the family stay busy this Summer.  Below is a collection of Vacation Bible Schools, Kids Camps, and Family Activities. 

As always, check with the host of the event in case of weather to see if the event will happen as scheduled.

We’ll be adding events… so keep checking back regularly.
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Grab your calendars and make plans for these events…

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