Community Corner
🌱 What we know about the Athens teen’s 2024 shooting indictment
And check out Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention on the Athens Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Athens? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the Athens teen's 2024 shooting indictment
- Will Athens High students finally get bus service to school?
- Athens High's principal earns top honor for northeast Alabama
Also on today's calendar: Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Athens teen indicted for murder in connection with 2024 shooting (rocketcitynow.com) — An Athens teenager has been indicted on murder and manslaughter charges in connection with a 2024 shooting at the Fifth Avenue apartments operated by the Athens Housing Authority. A Limestone County grand jury returned the indictment on September 17, and the 19-year-old suspect is being held without bond while awaiting his next court appearance. 
2. Athens parents push for high school bus routes as school board weighs community survey (rocketcitynow.com) — Parents in Athens are pressing Athens City Schools to add bus routes for high school students, arguing long walks along busy roads are unsafe and disruptive. The district says it's open to expanding service, will survey families in October, and urgently needs more bus drivers to maintain and possibly grow routes.
3. Colleagues name AHS Principal Willie Moore 'Secondary Principal of the Year' for northeast Alabama (enewscourier.com) — Athens High School's executive principal Willie Moore has been named District 8 Secondary Principal of the Year, recognizing his leadership and dedication to Athens students and staff. With more than 30 years in education and a decorated coaching and administrative career, Moore will represent northeast Alabama in the statewide competition for Alabama Secondary Principal of the Year later this year.
4. Here's where Huntsville-area schools placed in the new 2027 Niche rankings (hvilleblast.com) — Several North Alabama schools earned top spots in Niche's 2027 rankings, including strong showings for Athens High School and Athens elementary schools like Brookhill and Julian Newman. For Athens families, the report highlights that local public schools received high grades alongside other Huntsville-area standouts, offering another data point when weighing school quality and district reputation.
📸 Around Athens
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens
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★ Featured events ★
- Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention →
Alabama State University Classroom Building, 300 N Beaty St, Athens
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series →
Athens, AL Calendar, 107 N. Jefferson St., Athens
5:30 pm - Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention →
Alabama State University Classroom Building, 300 N Beaty St, Athens - Cakes & Quilts →
Athens, AL Calendar, 313 E. Washington St, Athens - Library Store Open →
Athens-Limestone Public Library, 603 S Jefferson St, Athens
9:00 am - Fiddlers Convention Alumni & Friends Gathering →
Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center, 300 N. Beaty St, Athens
3:00 pm - Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention →
Alabama State University Classroom Building, 300 N Beaty St, Athens - Athens City Cemetery Stroll →
Athens, AL Calendar, 501 E. Washington St., Athens
2:00 pm - Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention →
Alabama State University Classroom Building, 300 N Beaty St, Athens - RampUP Workshop Series - Business Finance →
LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens
5:30 pm - Fall Seed Saving - the Do's and Don'ts →
Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 Market Street West, Athens - Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention →
Alabama State University Classroom Building, 300 N Beaty St, Athens
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Athens Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Athens. Apply here.
- Tenneco, Inc. posted a job opening for Value Stream Manager in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.
Ok Athens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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