Athens
A city in Limestone County, Alabama — population 28,643 as of 2020.
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DEIBA Presents: Taking the Cringe Out of Networking
Event date: September 29, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 121 S. Marion St. Athens, AL 35611 Description: Build valuable networking confidence in this super interactive 90-minute workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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DMAC Foundation Car Show
Event date: September 26, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location: Athens, AL 35611
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Jiu Jitsu in the Streets
Event date: September 25, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 200 W. Washington St. Athens, AL 35611 Description: Athens Jiu Jitsu invited everyone to come out to participate or just watch a demo of their class on the Square.
EventsEvent dates: September 30, 2026 - October 3, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 300 N. Beaty St. Athens, AL 35611 Description: You've been waiting! The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 – Saturday, October 3,…
EventsEvent date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 313 E. Washington St Athens, AL 35611 Description: Athens Arts League is calling on the area's most talented bakers and quilters to showcase their creativity and skills! Compete for the title of Best Cake at…
EventsEvent date: October 4, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Location: 501 E. Washington St. Athens, AL 35611 Description: Stroll among the headstones in the pastoral Athens City Cemetery as the spirits return to share tales of history, family, and lore of some of Limestone…
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See & do
- 31 jumpstreet
- 360 Fitness
- Alabama Veteran's Museum
- Athens - Limestone Public Library
- Athens Golf & Country Club
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Athens by the numbers
- Area
- 40.6 sq mi (105.16 km²), 0.26 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.9
- Households
- 11,251
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $69,922
- Median house value
- $270,000
- Office
- CITY CLERK
- Address
- PO BOX 1089, ATHENS, AL 35612