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Athens, the Limestone County Seat, sets just 22 miles west of Huntsville at the crossroads Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 72, and US Highway 31. Athens-Limestone Alabama offers festivals for almost every month, 15 family-friendly free trails, museums, attractions and much more to plan your family vacation.

Nestled in the foothills and amid the rolling Tennessee River plains you'll find a variety of items to weave stories around. From our rich history to the unique personalities of community, Southern delicacies to our deep heritage of music, art, and architecture -- we'll enable you to keep pen to paper.



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Monday, November 26, 2012

Athens State Community Band Christmas Concert Announced

Athens State Community Band Christmas Concert Announced

November 26th, 2012

Athens, Ala. - The Athens State University Community Band, under the direction of Dan Havely, is gearing up for their annual Christmas Concert. The concert will be held in the Carter Gymnasium on Pryor Street on the northern border of campus.

The concert is scheduled for Sunday, December 9th at 3:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public courtesy of the Livingston Concert Lecture Series with no reservations required.

A reception, hosted by the Athens State Alumni Association and the Athens-Limestone Hospital, will be held following the afternoon performance in the gymnasium.

“The Community Band’s Christmas Concert kicks off the holiday season for so many people,” stated Athens State’s Guy McClure. “We’re pleased to have the Athens-Limestone Hospital joining with the Alumni Association this year to sponsor the post-concert reception in the gymnasium. We\'re looking forward to a great crowd.”

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

CALHOUN TO CONDUCT GRAND OPENING EVENT TOMORROW FOR ALABAMA CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY





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September 18, 2012

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Public Affairs, Community Relations and Special Events
                                                        (256) 306-2561
                                                        jkm@calhoun.edu

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CALHOUN TO CONDUCT GRAND OPENING EVENT TOMORROW FOR ALABAMA CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 

Calhoun Community College will conduct a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Alabama Center for Excellence in Green Energy Technology (ACECET), tomorrow, September 19, 2012, beginning at 10:00am.  The ACECET is located on the college’s Decatur campus. 


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Waterfowlers Get Expanded Canada Goose Season


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Waterfowlers Get Expanded Canada Goose Season

August 30, 2012

Waterfowl hunters will have extra time in the field to pursue Canada geese this season with a 78-day season and an increased bag limit. In fact, hunters can get into action this weekend for the special early Canada goose season, which runs Sept. 1-15.