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2024

Check out one of these local spots for your next date night

WAFF 48 | March 15, 2024

Limestone County ranks as the fastest growing county in Alabama

WAFF 48 | March 15, 2024

Two Alabama counties named fastest growing in the state

WHNT 19 | March 15, 2024

New TJ Maxx store in Athens opening soon, now hiring

Hville Blast | March 12, 2024

WorldAtlas named Athens one of the best places to live in Alabama

Hville Blast | March 7, 2024

Tightly knit Athens/Limestone County community is anything but small when it comes to opportunity

Livability | February 19, 2024

Athens, Decatur home sales ahead of 2023 pace

Al.com | February 17, 2024

Limestone County Economic Development Association partners with Athens State University

Athens News Courier | February 17, 2024

Limestone economics thriving with new developments and healthy established businesses

Athens News Courier | February 17, 2024

County’s bees: East Limestone, Alabama Connections produce top two Limestone spellers

Athens News Courier | February 14, 2024

Huntsville ranked as one of America’s top performing cities

AL.com | February 13, 2024

Limestone County ground zero for economic development in north Alabama

AL.com | January 22, 2024

2023

Athens awarded federal grant to update transportation plan

Fox 54 | December 23, 2023

What to expect in Limestone County in 2024: More shops, restaurants, parks

Fox 54 | December 15, 2023

World Atlas names Athens one of Alabama’s Most Welcoming Towns

Hville Blast | December 13, 2023

Check Out the New Developments in People flock to fast-growing Athens for quality of life, mayor saysand Limestone County

AL.com | December 11, 2023

Check Out the New Developments in Athens and Limestone County

Livability | December 6, 2023

New Pickleball courts open in Athens due to ‘high demand’

WHNT 19 | November 16, 2023

New Coca-Cola mural in downtown Athens

Fox 54 | November 4, 2023

Athens annexes property for future hospital

Athens News-Courier | October 10, 2023

Limestone County shows the future of tech on Manufacturing Day

Rocket City Now | October 6, 2023

Slim Chickens to Open in Athens, Alabama

QSR Magazine | Sept. 20, 2023

Join the Athens Alabama Pickleball Association: A Gateway to Fun and Fitness

Yellowhammer News | Sept. 20, 2023

Limestone County is fastest growing county in Alabama

Yellowhammer News | Sept. 18, 2023

Old Black Bear Brewing set to open in Athens

Hville Blast | Sept. 15, 2023

Athens business owner among Alabama Retailers of the Year

Hville Blast | Sept. 13, 2023

Downtown Athens restaurant receives retail incentive

Athens News-Courier | Sept. 13, 2023

Athens named one of Alabama’s safest cities in new study

Hville Blast | August 23, 2023

Gov. Ivey visits Limestone County to give State of the State address

WHNT | August 10, 2023

7 spots to have a ’50s-inspired day in downtown Athens, Alabama

Hville Blast | July 24, 2023

Groundbreaking signifies more local shopping options for Athens

Athens News-Courier | July 22, 2023

Athens hosting Masters Games of Alabama events

256 Today | June 7, 2023

These are the 10 wealthiest counties in Alabama

AL.com | June 5, 2023

Athens seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040

WHNT | June 1, 2023

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival Opening June 22

Quad Cities Daily | May 27, 2023

Athens State Announces 2023 Summer Camps

Athens State University | May 25, 2023

Calhoun And UAH Sign Advanced Manufacturing MOU

Calhoun Community College | May 25, 2023

Calhoun To Manage Scholarships For Huntsville Utilities And TVA Addressing Lineworker Shortage

Calhoun Community College | May 23, 2023

Officials: Rapid Limestone growth result of jobs, lifestyle, schools

Decatur Daily | May 17, 2023

Calhoun Announces Its 2023 Summer Camps Schedule

Calhoun Community College | May 17, 2023

Limestone County is the ‘fastest-growing community and county in the state’

Fox 54 | May 11, 2023

More Than 50 Students Will Earn Degrees Or Certificates From Calhoun Before Graduating High School

Calhoun Community College | May 11, 2023

Athens State and Calhoun Community College Establish Fast-Track BSN Program

Athens State University | April 28, 2023

Growing Athens wants to expand all city borders

Decatur Daily | April 14, 2023

41st annual Limestone Co. Sheriff’s Rodeo set for late May

WAFF | April 12, 2023

Happy Hour in Merchants Alley Starts This Friday

Quad Cities Daily | April 12, 2023

TVA Cares: Powering nonprofits to enhance Athens, Limestone County

256Today.com | April 5, 2023

Film honors Athens ’75 state football champs

256Today.com | March 27, 2023

High school seniors attend Ready to Work regional hiring day

WHNT | March 21, 2023

Athens ranked among safest cities in Alabama

The News Courier | March 21, 2023

Singing River Trail hosts Launch Tank competition

WHNT | March 20, 2023

Athens High School JROTC student makes history

WHNT | March 17, 2023

Two massive Starbucks locations planned for Athens, Huntsville

WHNT | March 14, 2023

Singing River Dentistry opens office in Athens

256Today.com | March 10, 2023

Scholarship opportunities for Limestone County residents considering college

Fox 54 | March 6, 2023

Whataburger cooks up a ribbon-cutting

256 Today | February 24, 2023

Limestone County scholarships to promote education, workforce

256 Today | February 20, 2023

Gov. Ivey awards $1 million to create 250 jobs in North Alabama

WHNT | February 6, 2023

Three Athens teachers receive $5,000 grants from Tennessee Valley Authority

WHNT | February 1, 2023

‘Limestone County is booming’: New projects underway in North Alabama’s fastest-growing county

WAFF | January 19, 2023

Athens Main Street launches Ambassadors program

256 Today | January 13, 2023

Limestone County’s Bethany Shockney elected to regional board

256 Today | January 11, 2023

City of Athens to build new park at former chicken plant site

WHNT | January 11, 2023

What’s coming to Limestone County in 2023?

FOX 54 | January 6, 2023

2022

Gregory Industries to start construction in spring on Athens plant that’ll employ 100

Decatur Daily | December 21, 2022

LCEDA hires Communication & Research Specialist

Quad Cities Daily | December 20, 2022

Limestone Manufacturing Business breaks Ground

WHNT | December 8, 2022

Limestone County’s expansion continues

Fox 54 News | December 8, 2022

Opportunity Is Knocking in Athens-Limestone County

Livability | December 4, 2022

Shop locally this Black Friday

Rocket City Now | November 22, 2022

It’s here! Buc-ee’s Athens officially opens its doors

WHNT | November 21, 2022

Two Athens businesses adding around 35 jobs

YAHOO! News| November 18, 2022

Amber Turner Named Project Manager at Limestone County Economic Development Association

Quad Cities Daily | November 8, 2022

ROW Manufacturing expanding to meet industry demand

256 Today | August 18, 2022

Intech announces $23.5M expansion, new jobs in Athens

WHNT | June 18, 2022

Limestone County is the fastest growing county in Alabama

WHNT | June 13, 2022

Brewing company poised to expand to Athens

YAHOO! News | May 12, 2022

2021

Opportunity Is Knocking in Athens-Limestone County

Livability | December 4, 2021

Steel company set to invest $30 million in Athens

WAFF| November 23, 2021

Limestone County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state

WAAY| November 19, 2021

Amazon building second new facility in Limestone County

WHNT | November 9, 2021

Economic leader praises Limestone County economy on Labor Day

WAFF | September 6, 2021

Limestone County leads Alabama in capital investments in 2020

WHNT | April 6, 2021

2020

Recycling company expands operations in Athens

WAFF | October 15, 2020

Additional expansion on Athens Facility brings promise of more jobs

WHNT | October13, 2020

Grant to provide upgrades to busy Athens intersection

WAFF | August 13, 2020