Editor’s note: Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, and it has been celebrated on that date every year since. The focus of those events hasn’t changed: cleaning
Toy giveaway
Women Empowering Women is hosting a toy giveaway 9 a.m.â4 p.m. today at FreshWind Church on Lucas Ferry Road. Those who wish to donate new or gently used toys can call to arrange pickup. More information: Roxanne Reynolds, 256-321-3899; Jenny Keyes, 256-374-7140
SATURDAY
Food drive
The Limestone County NAACP and Limestone County Democrats are hosting a joint food drive for local families 10 a.m.â1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26. Donations should be non-perishable and can be dropped off at the Democrats headquarters, 22143 U.S. 72 East, Athens (next to Buffalo Wild Wings). Food will be distributed by Tanner United Methodist Church.
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By J.R. Tidwell
jr@athensnews-courier.com Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
When the Athens City Council reviewed and passed a budget in September for the upcoming 2021 fiscal year, one item that was not included was appropriations.
After going over the requests, the list of appropriations for both governmental agencies and nonprofits was announced during Monday s Council meeting.
Each year, local nonprofits submit requests for funds, and it is up to the Council to approve or deny the request and assign what amount, if any, will be given to each group. Appropriations are drawn from money not otherwise allocated from the general fund.
Athens Utilities, TVA provide support to local agencies
Athens money By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | December 11, 2020 at 6:26 PM CST - Updated December 12 at 9:25 AM
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - TVA and Athens Utilities joined together to help businesses impacted by the pandemic.
TVA donated $20,000 and Athens Utilities matched that donation. $40,000 will be awarded to 8 different agencies in the Athens area. Those agencies were presented with a check Friday.
Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks says this was a great opportunity right before Christmas.
“Good Christmas present, it went from I think 11-thosuand dollars for Athens Main Street, to a couple of ten thousand dollar checks all the way down to 1-thousand dollar checks that was presented. Anytime we get a 50-50 match, I hope next check they send us is 100-thousand,” said Marks.