Athens County DJFS told commissioners that ambulette coordination will shift to Medicaid MCOs, and the board approved contract amendments with Green Cab, a WEX fuel-card agreement, Enterprise vehicle leases, vehicle-detailing bid solicitation, and personnel actions including a new child-support supervisor.

Athens County — Apr 21, 2026

County approves SS4A safety grant application and local community grant for Glouster

Apr 21, 2026

Commissioners approve routine fiscal items, proclamations and personnel actions; summary of votes

Apr 21, 2026

CORSA reports 7.3% Athens County renewal increase; county receives $40,186 in credits

Apr 21, 2026

Public Defender contract approved; county to add investigator to reduce attorney investigative burden

Apr 21, 2026

Local Tax Levy

Athens County Board to seek auditor certification for Health Department's proposed 1.0‑mill levy

Apr 21, 2026

Developmental Disabilities

Athens County DD reports 808 people served in 2025; commissioners approve equipment purchase

Apr 21, 2026

Fiscal Compliance

ODJFS monitoring finds Athens County charged federal funds for building costs; $100,000 in HAPCAP bed-bug work ruled unallowable under TANF

Apr 20, 2026

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What stands out in Athens County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Athens County with communities in Ohio or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Athens County was more favorable than communities in Ohio on workers who walk to work.

100th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Apr 21County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes 04/21/2026Approve contract and investigator position addition (as budgeted in contract).Apr 20County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes 04/20/2026No further formal action on recovery was recorded during the session; meeting recorded motions to approve agenda and adjourn Apr 14County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes 04/14/2026Approved a three‑day unpaid suspension by Resolution 280‑26.Apr 14County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes 04/14/2026Adopt proclamation; continue EMA operational upgrades

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