Athens Co Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect Wed, 5/27/2026, until 9PM, be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Athens County in effect Wednesday, May 27, 2026, until 9:00 PM.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for Severe Thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe Thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce Tornadoes.

A flood watch remains in effect for Athens County until 2:00AM, Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local TV, radio or your cable television provider for later statements and possible warnings.

Temporary hours at Nelsonville Utilities Office Tue, 5/26/2026, until Fri, 6/5/2026, 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM, will resume regular hours, Mon, 6/8/2026

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The Nelsonville Utilities Office will have temporary office hours starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, until Friday, June 5, 2026. The temporary office hours are from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM. Regular business hours, 7:30AM until 5:00PM, will resume on Monday, June 8, 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Athens County Back-To-School Kickoff, Thu, 8/6/2026, Nelsonville Public Square, 10AM to 4PM or until supplies last, students attending preregister by scanning QR code or https://tinyurl.com/2jx6cua6

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Athens County Back-To-School Kickoff, Thursday, August 6, 2026, Nelsonville Public Square, from 10:00AM until 4:00PM or until supplies last. Each student attending the event needs to preregister for the event by scanning the QR code or go to https://tinyurl.com/2jx6cua6.

Athens Co Flood Watch from 8:00 AM, Fri, 5/22/2026, until 8:00 AM, Sat, 5/23/2026, Flash flooding possible caused by excessive rainfall

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Athens and surrounding counties from 8:00AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, until 8:00AM, Saturday, May 23, 2026.

WHAT – Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE – Athens and surrounding counties.

WHEN – From 8:00AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, until 8:00AM, Saturday, May 23, 2026.

IMPACTS – Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Rain will overspread the region this morning and persist through much of tonight. Rainfall totals of one to two inches are expected across the area, with locally higher amounts possible in locations impacted by thunderstorms. Areas that received locally heavy rain over the past couple of days will be most vulnerable to flooding.
 – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

City of Athens grants access to the Athens City Pool at community rates for City of Nelsonville residents for 2026 season

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The City of Nelsonville has entered into a contract with the City of Athens to grant access to the Athens City Pool at their community rates for Nelsonville residents for the 2026 season. The Athens City Pool has the same rates as Nelsonville for daily passes and splash passes.

Daily PassRate
Youth (4-17)$7
Adult (18-64)$9
Senior (65+)$7
Lap Swim Only$6
Splash PassRate
10 Punch$55
20 Punch$90

The rate difference ONLY applies to season membership passes and Nelsonville will pay the difference of rates for the City of Athens Pool; individual and household season membership passes.

The City of Athens will confirm residency or income tax paying status by Nelsonville patrons providing a current valid driver’s license or paystub show Nelsonville income taxes being paid.

The City of Athens will grant Nelsonville patrons who qualify the Athens City Pool Community Rate for individual and household season membership passes.

The City of Athens Pool community rates for Nelsonville patrons are only available from May 19, 2026, until June 30, 2026.

After June 30th, the community rates for Season Membership passes will cease and return to the general rates, for Nelsonville residents and Nelsonville tax-payer nonresidents.

The Athens City Pool 2026 season opening day is Saturday May 23, 2026.

Open Swim Hours:

Monday – Saturday 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

More information on The Athens City Pool can be found at https://www.ci.athens.oh.us/547/Athens-City-Pool

Season MembershipCommunity RateGeneral Rate
Youth (ages 4-17)$110$160
Adult (ages 18-64)$150$200
Senior (65+)$110$160
Silver Sneakers (Must have current Silver Sneakers membership)——
Household up to 5 members included- additional $20/member up to a maximum of 7 members. All members must live in the same household.$210$310

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Wed, 5/27/2026, 7PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Public SQ closed Fri, 5/22/2026, 3PM until 9PM for The Plains Lions Club Car Show, no parking starting at 2:30PM, please avoid area, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic Friday, May 22, 2026, at 3:00PM until 9:00PM for The Plains Lions Club Car Show. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 2:30PM, Friday, May 22, 2026. Unauthorized cars will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 5/18/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/MySvRPMXEEs

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,

  • Nelsonville Police Department vehicle replacement schedule
  • Nelsonville Police Department Taser Contract

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.