Athens County.
county in Ohio, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Flooding has struck Southeast Ohio and Athens County, with the Hocking River reaching high levels. NOAA and Ohio University are involved in monitoring the situation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Frontier Communications plans to discontinue landline service in Athens County, following FCC approval to phase out copper lines.Some support2 reports
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Athens County is managing state-funded programs through grants provided by ODOT.Some support2 reports
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A 2.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in northwestern Athens County on September 8, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Severe weather warnings are active for Athens County, Kanawha County, and the city of Huntington, based on alerts issued on August 1st.Some support2 reports
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Athens County introduced a moratorium on data centers for the city following concerns raised regarding the high school.Some support1 report
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CCC Plastics is exploring a potential location within Athens County.Some support1 report
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A company based in New York inquired about land in Athens Township, leading the county to issue resolutions regarding land use.Some support1 report
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An event was held in Nelsonville, Athens County, involving an organization that serves multiple counties.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Athens County officials sold land to Kroger for downtown development in Nelsonville, utilizing the former Central School site.Some support1 report
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The Baileys Trail System is utilizing former coal mining lands for its development.Some support2 reports
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Air quality advisory is active, with the Athens County EMA issuing warnings based on AirNow data.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Athens County this week
News at the entities that move Athens County most-
Ohio StructuralGovernor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel announced several new economic development projects in Ohio, including a lithium facility and a Wal-Mart project.Moves Athens County
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Flock Safety StructuralCounty leaders in Fairfax County are reviewing a potential partnership with the surveillance technology company Flock Safety.Moves Athens County
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Ohio University OperationalUlmer received degrees from both Ohio University and Purdue University. They previously served as dean at Ohio University and worked at Purdue.Moves Athens County
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Federal Emergency Management Agency StructuralFEMA released funds for projects in Wheeling on September 28, involving Robert Herron.Moves Athens County
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Shared contextNOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.Moves Athens County
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources OperationalA local event in Adams County featured wildlife displays by ODW and support for a Welcome Center project by ODNR.Moves Athens County
Connections
The 32 strongest of 127, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lenny Eliason Structural
Lenny Eliason holds appointed/elected office, serving as a County Commissioner and President of the County Board in Athens County.
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Chris Chmiel Structural
A serves as a county commissioner within the governmental structure of B.
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Flock Safety Structural
Athens County utilizes Flock Safety's camera technology for surveillance purposes.
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Nelsonville Structural
Athens County officials manage the downtown development of Nelsonville, which is located within the county.
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Ohio Structural
Athens County is a governmental entity whose operations are functionally dependent on the guidelines and state-funded programs provided by the State of Ohio.
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Hocking River Shared context
The Hocking River is located within Athens County, and its high water levels cause flooding in the area.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues actionable severe weather alerts and warnings specific to the geographic area of Athens County.
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Ohio University Operational
Ohio University provides specialized meteorological expertise utilized by Athens County.
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Charlie Adkins Structural
Charlie Adkins serves as a county commissioner for Athens County.
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Athens Township Structural
Athens County exercises governing authority over Athens Township through the issuance of land use resolutions.
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Jill Davidson Structural
Jill Davidson serves as the county auditor for Athens County.
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Perry County Structural
The two counties rely on a shared organization whose operations provide services to both through their respective jurisdictions.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources Operational
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is involved in trail system development within Athens County.
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Kroger Transactional
The County sold land to Kroger as part of a completed business transaction.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
Athens County seeks potential aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for infrastructure failures.
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Ontario Transactional
The company represented by A is actively seeking to establish a business presence through a lease agreement in Athens County (B).
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Athens Shared context
Athens is administratively located within the boundaries of Athens County.
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Frontier Communications Operational
Frontier Communications operates within the geographic area of Athens County, where it plans to discontinue landline services.
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Goodwill of South Central Ohio Shared context
The company has established a new operational location within the geographic boundaries of the county.
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Southeast Ohio Shared context
Both geographic entities were impacted by the same severe weather event, flooding.
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Doug Brooks Shared context
Doug Brooks is a resident of Athens County, which is currently facing service cuts.
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Columbus Shared context
Both entities shared the context of experiencing severe flooding.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Shared context
NOAA provides historical precipitation data relevant to the context of Athens County.
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Jessica Thomas Shared context
The entities share context regarding the introduction of a moratorium on data centers affecting the city.
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Mollie Fitzgerald Shared context
Mollie Fitzgerald holds a directing role within the Athens County Economic Development Council.
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Federal Communications Commission Shared context
The FCC regulates telecommunications infrastructure, which operates within Athens County's jurisdiction.
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Associated Press Shared context
Associated Press reports on events that occur within the geographic context of Athens County.
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Athens High School Shared context
Athens High School is located within the geographical context of Athens County.
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CCC Shared context
CCC is exploring the possibility of establishing operations within Athens County.
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Chicago Shared context
Chicago and Athens County are contextually linked as locations impacted by severe Midwest storms.
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Orca Mentioned together
No evidence provided linking Orca and Athens County.
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Arkansas Mentioned together
Evidence describes a retail giant based in Arkansas, but does not establish a direct relationship between Arkansas and Athens County.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
5 events- Flooding has struck Southeast Ohio and Athens County, with the Hocking River reaching high levels. NOAA and Ohio University are involved in monitoring the situation.
- Severe weather warnings are active for Athens County, Kanawha County, and the city of Huntington, based on alerts issued on August 1st.
- Athens County introduced a moratorium on data centers for the city following concerns raised regarding the high school.
- CCC Plastics is exploring a potential location within Athens County.
- A company based in New York inquired about land in Athens Township, leading the county to issue resolutions regarding land use.
July 2026
3 events- Athens County officials sold land to Kroger for downtown development in Nelsonville, utilizing the former Central School site.
- The Baileys Trail System is utilizing former coal mining lands for its development.
- Air quality advisory is active, with the Athens County EMA issuing warnings based on AirNow data.
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June 2026
3 events- An event was held in Nelsonville, Athens County, involving an organization that serves multiple counties.
- Goodwill of South Central Ohio is expanding its retail presence in Athens County, Ohio.
- Athens County is using Flock Safety cameras for surveillance, with Lenny Eliason serving as County Board president.