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Athens announces youth baseball deadline, CitySource app and Nixle alert signups, plus meeting schedule
Summary
The presenter reminded residents that youth baseball registration closes May 31, promoted the free CitySource app and Nixle alerts for emergency notices and reporting, and listed upcoming City Council (June 1) and Planning Commission (June 3) meetings at the newly signed City Hall.
The presenter covered several community notices: youth baseball registration, public reporting apps, and the near‑term meeting schedule. He said registration for T‑ball (ages 5–6) and coach‑pitch (ages 7–9) closes May 31. Practices are scheduled June 15 through July 3, with games July 6 through August 6.
For non‑emergency reporting, the presenter urged residents to download the free Athens CitySource app (Google Play, Apple App Store) to report issues to engineering and public works, code enforcement, police or fire. He described the app as a way to report problems such as a gas odor so the city can notify Columbia Gas when appropriate.
For emergency and time‑sensitive alerts (Amber Alerts, severe weather), he recommended signing up for Nixle and instructed listeners to text the ZIP code 45701 to 888777 to receive messages. He repeated that both apps are free.
The presenter also announced upcoming public meetings: City Council meets June 1 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, and the Athens Planning Commission meets June 3 at noon in Council Chambers at City Hall. He noted a newly installed 'City Hall' sign marking the building’s 150th anniversary and encouraged public attendance at meetings.
For questions about road projects and detours, he gave the contact for engineering and public works as 593‑7636.
The update closed with thanks to the government channel team and a reminder that the regular co‑host, Kyle Johansen, is expected to return soon to provide sports and weather.
