Local Government News
Edwards Announces $18.2 Million Investment in Athens County
State Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) has announced a significant investment of $18,211,333 in transformative economic development projects in Athens County. The allocation is part of the newly established Appalachian Downtowns and Destinations Initiative, aiming to boost growth in the region.According to Edwards, "This transformative funding will set Athens County and the greater Appalachian Region up for a future of growth and prosperity."The investment breakdown includes $6,564,071 for the revitalization of the City of Athens Central Business District, $7,043,674...
Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Athens County
Farms throughout cities in Athens County received $736,648 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.