Erica Smith

5 days ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

The intersection of U.S. 72 and Hine Street and the surrounding corridor is the most dangerous traffic area in Athens, according to Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell, but improvements are in the works. Pressnell said from Hine Street to Brownsferry Street on U.S. 72, which includes the U.S. 72/Hine Street South intersection, there have been nine vehicle versus vehicle or vehicle versus pedestrian accidents, including hit and runs, in the last year.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Erica Smith

Apr. 18—Contestants are already building soapbox derbies in preparation for Derby Down Bank, scheduled in June in downtown Decatur. Casey Hughes is the Derby Down Bank founder and promoter. "It's just a fun way to create whimsical, wonderful creations and race them down the course. So, we focus just as much on creativity as we do the engineering and safety aspect of the race," he said.

6 days ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

Contestants are already building soapbox derbies in preparation for Derby Down Bank, scheduled in June in downtown Decatur.  Casey Hughes is the Derby Down Bank founder and promoter. “It’s just a fun way to create whimsical, wonderful creations and race them down the course. So, we focus just as much on creativity as we do the engineering and safety aspect of the race,” he said.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erica Smith

Apr. 17—Caragan Clark and Ivy Dyess, both 3 years old, waited as patiently as they could in line to exchange the eggs they had successfully hunted at the Decatur Public Library on Wednesday for stickers. "When I go to the Easter bunny, I open them up to see what's in there," said Clark, from Decatur. "I love putting Easter eggs in my basket."On Wednesday at the Decatur Public Library, there was an Easter event for children.

1 week ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

Athens Utilities proposed to the Athens City Council a rate adjustment, but one councilman is adamantly opposed to it, saying there is no reason for the change. “We’re increasing our customer charge to get closer to our operating and maintenance cost, while decreasing the energy charge so we can stay revenue neutral,” said Athens Utilities Electric Services Manager Hunter Allen. “From a budget standpoint, there’s no more revenue.