NEWS

Jun 17, 2013

'Sounds of Summer'
Photo by Dewey Morgan

Carla Jo Carr and the Silver Wings Band, along with Stormy and Adrian, kicked off the "Sounds of Summer" concert series Saturday at the Market Park Pavilion in Downtown Athens.

The 12-week series of free concerts runs through Aug. 24 each Saturday starting at 7 p.m.

Jun 17, 2013

Fallout from reappraisal
As property value appraisals fall for the first time in McMinn County history, property tax rates will have to go up. But, that doesn't mean property tax bills increase.

Jun 17, 2013

McMinn schools see tiny surplus
In spite of an additional $105,000 drop in state funding, the McMinn County School System's 2013-14 budget is still expected to see a small surplus.

Jun 17, 2013

Time to honor young leaders
The Daily Post-Athenian is honoring 20 rising leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in our community by featuring them in our fifth annual "20 Under 40" edition.

Jun 17, 2013

* Spotlight on Daniel Lantz * Riding for fallen officers
In honor of two fallen friends, McMinn County Sheriff's Department Deputy Daniel Lantz recently rode 250 miles from Richmond, Va., to Washington, D.C.

Jun 14, 2013

Fun and games
A volunteer at Thursday's Kick-Off Carnival chases one child's toy ball while another topples a stack of cans with an "Angry Birds" theme. The carnival was the opening event for the Summer Reading Program at E.G. Fisher Public Library.

Jun 14, 2013

Last-ditch try to save Niota
NIOTA - With the deadline for their temporary liability insurance to run out looming, the Niota City Commission decided on one last attempt to secure that insurance and, likely, save the town Thursday night.

Jun 14, 2013

Moore: Athens needs to hire more workers
Funding for Athens' schools wasn't the only budget discussion during the Athens City Council's work session Monday night. City Manager Mitchell Moore told Council members he was giving them plenty of notice that he plans to ask for more staffers next year.

Jun 14, 2013

Scam alert - Register warns of letters trying to sell free info
McMinn County Register of Deeds Cheryl Ingram is alerting citizens about solicitations from various companies offering to sell information that can be acquired for free in the Register of Deeds' office at the Courthouse.

Jun 14, 2013

Director of schools' contract extended
Mickey Blevins gets to be McMinn County's Director of Schools a little while longer.

Jun 14, 2013

Decatur to drill for water
DECATUR - Before construction can begin on a $700,000 water system improvement project, several obstacles are still facing town officials.

Jun 14, 2013

Price Less IGA celebrates grand opening in Athens
Houchens Industries, Inc., opened its new Athens Price Less IGA store on Thursday. Located at 1312 Decatur Pike, the store has undergone wall-to-wall renovations to make way for the new store concept.

Jun 14, 2013

Cruise-in, concert to merge, not clash
Market Park in Downtown Athens has been used for various events over the past few months, ranging from the Veterans Day Weekend Celebration in November, the McMinn County Relay For Life in May and National MooFest earlier this month. While most of those events had booked the entire park, this weekend will be the first time two separate events will be held there on the same day.

Jun 14, 2013

E.G. Fisher's Summer Reading Program kicks off with carnival
If the enthusiasm shown during Thursday's Kick-Off Carnival for E.G. Fisher Public Library's Summer Reading Program is any indication, local youngsters can expect a summer of fun as they "Dig Into Reading."

Jun 14, 2013

VECustomers Share awards $6,170 in local grants
DECATUR - Volunteer Energy Cooperative's VECustomers Share program awarded $6,170 in grants to community service organizations in Meigs and McMinn counties in May.

Jun 14, 2013

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Jun 13, 2013

Lessons in law, Youngsters learn at sheriff's academy
In an attempt to get kids to understand exactly what goes into law enforcement, the McMinn County Sheriff's Department is holding a Youth Law Enforcement Academy this week.

Jun 13, 2013

3 title sponsors step up
The Fourth of July fireworks show is back on after enough donations arrived to pay for the annual display. The July 4 celebration and fireworks show takes place at Athens Regional Park.
The fireworks show was cancelled last week after Comcast, the primary sponsor for the past decade, announced it was withdrawing its financial support.

Jun 13, 2013

Bell designing new meth law
Tennessee state Sen. Mike Bell (R-Riceville) thinks he may have a way to curb some of the methamphetamine manufacturing and use in Tennessee.

Jun 13, 2013

Bidwell leaves vacancy, legacy on Meigs Commission
DECATUR - A seat is open on the Meigs County Commission due to the most unfortunate of circumstances.