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Athens, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Athens! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how new Athens County flood maps could affect your property.
- Why Athens just hit pause on new data centers inside city limits.
- See rare King Midget cars take over Court Street in Athens.
Also on today's calendar: Ohio Baseball August Prospect Camp and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Extended Flood Hazard Mapping Project completed for Athens County (athensindependent.com) — A new extended flood hazard mapping project for Athens County is now complete, giving local officials and residents detailed tools to understand flood and erosion risks. The maps support land-use decisions, emergency planning, and infrastructure investments, and can be viewed through the Athens County Auditor’s webmap and GIS portal. Rural Action and county planners say the data will guide long-term resilience efforts. 
• Athens City Council passes data center moratorium (athensmessenger.com) — Athens City Council has enacted a one-year moratorium, with a possible 12‑month extension, on new data centers so the city can study their impacts and write zoning rules. Prompted by resident concerns and nearby county projects, the move pauses permits while officials examine power, water, environmental, and economic effects on Athens and its neighborhoods.
• Celebrating 80 Years of the King Midget Car Club: Exhibit Opening at Alden Library (ohio.edu) — Ohio University’s Alden Library is hosting an exhibit celebrating 80 years of the King Midget Car Club, featuring rare archives from the Mahn Center. After the opening remarks, you can head to Court Street in uptown Athens for a classic King Midget car show showcasing restored compact cars.
📸 Around Athens
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Athens Art Guild Art Market →
Athens Community Center, 701 E State St, Athens
9:00 am
Saturday August 15
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Other local events
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International King Midget Jamboree Cruise-in →
Athens, OH Calendar Athens, OH 45701
5:00 pm -
Bounty on the Bricks →
Athens, OH Calendar Athens, OH 45701
6:30 pm -
Ohio Baseball August Prospect Camp →
Bob Wren Stadium & Trautwein Field, 140 S Shafer St, Athens
10:00 am
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 16
📣 Athens Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tabletop RPG Afternoon →
The Plains Public Library, 14 S Plains Rd, The Plains
4:00 pm -
Digital Literacy Walk-In Hours →
Wells (Albany) Public Library, 5200 Washington Rd, Albany
11:00 am -
The Mingler! Tuesday Social Night →
The Star Chamber Arcade, 74 N Court St Suite 001, Athens
8:00 pm -
School Board Meeting
Alexander Local Alexander Media Center
7:00 pm -
M ROSS PERKINS wsg/THE NEW MARSHFIELDS AT JACKIE O'S →
Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery, 25 Campbell St, Athens
6:30 pm -
After-Hours Library Jam Session →
Wells (Albany) Public Library, 5200 Washington Rd, Albany
6:00 pm -
Southeast Ohio CLC/ALF Meeting →
Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains
12:30 pm -
ERNIE JOHNSON FROM DETROIT at JACKIE O'S →
Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery, 25 Campbell St, Athens
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 15
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a momma cat and two babies looking for Thier furever home.
The calico is female and the orange one is male if anyone is interested please message me!!! (Nextdoor Athens Far West Side)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Athens. Apply here.
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.
🗞 Nearby News
The Plains
- Athens County residents share their thoughts on CCC Plastics (athensmessenger.com)
- Athens County Commission: Commissioners pass resolution opposing construction of data centers (athensmessenger.com)
Nelsonville
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001437749-26-025672 (sec.gov)
McArthur
- Vinton County court calendar includes speeding, fishing without a license cases (prismnews.com)
- Vinton County sheriff warns of phone scam impersonating office (sciotovalleyguardian.com)
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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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