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Area Attractions
Browse through area attractions such as museums, courthouses, historic districts, libraries, and more.
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Hospital
Athens-Limestone Hospital focuses its attention on the health needs of the Tennessee Valley Region of Alabama. Our hospital provides most services needed to treat the needs of a fast-growing middle size community.
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Libraries
The City of Athens is home to 2 public libraries.
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Education
The Athens City Schools have won numerous educational awards and has made 100 percent on state adequate yearly progress reports each year.
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Athens Utilities
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Community Overview
Locate community events, current news, and general information.
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Events & Happenings
View a list of Events and Happenings in Athens and the surrounding area. Please note that some events may cause heavy traffic in the event area.
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History of Athens
Learn about crop farming, settlement, railroad development, and other historical benchmarks for Athens.
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Parks & Facilities
Check out area parks, facilities, and a list of their amenities.
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Athens Bicentennial
Athens will be 200 years old on Nov. 19, 1818, and is celebrating its Bicentennial in conjunction with a 3-year statewide Bicentennial being held from 2017 to 2019.
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Recreation
Fun outdoor activities such as playing in the parks; indulging in a game of tennis; swimming in the pool; or fishing in Elk River await you.
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Relay for Life
The City of Athens traditionally has a Relay for Life Team to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society.
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The Square
The Square is the place to find the perfect outfit or become mesmerized by the toy train winding through a window display at the hardware store. The historic courthouse square is the backdrop for many Athens events.
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Tourism Association
We invite you to visit Limestone County Alabama - located in the Tennessee Valley with the Tennessee River running along the southern end of the county and the Elk River defining the southwest boundary.
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WebCam
Webcam in Downtown Athens