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.
1 of 8 Athens Main Street was given $11,000 to help fund family-friendly holiday events like the Christmas Open House and Sippin Cider. âFor our local merchants, holiday sales constitute 40 percent of their yearly revenue, and these (holiday) activities also encourage people to shop and eat local while they are enjoying the events downtown,â Athens Main Street Director Tere Richardson wrote in her application. The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives was granted $3,000. âThe museum develops and maintains the preservation of archives and artifacts that exemplify the achievements and memories of armed forces veterans,â Hollman said. âThe museum also offers programs for veterans and the public, such as patriotic programs, Coffee Call, etc.â
The Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced a second round of Cares funding for non-profit agencies. TVA partnered with local power companies like Athens Utilities to provide these funds to support local initiatives that benefit communities.
For this second round, TVA allocated $20,000 for Limestone County, and Athens Utilities allocated $20,000 from the Electric Department’s marketing budget for a total of $40,000. TVA and Athens Utilities also allocated $20,000 each during the first round of TVA Cares funding distributed in May.
“These agencies make a difference in the lives of our citizens, and I am glad we can join TVA in supporting their work,” Athens Electric Department Manager Blair Davis said.
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.