Athens City Building

The Athens City building currently houses the offices of the Mayor, City Personnel Director, Utility Billing Office, and the Safety Service Director on the first floor, Municipal Court and Clerk of Council office on the second floor and Government Channel 5 on the third floor.

In 1950 the building was remodeled and the first floor was converted into a fire station and additional office space. In 1956 the first floor was remodeled to house offices of the Mayor, City Auditor, Service Director, Water and Police departments, as well as the fire department. The Athens Police Department is now located in the Law Building. The Athens Fire department moved from the city building to their present location in 1967. In 1971 renovations was completed to the second and third floor. It consisted of a large combination room to be used for Municipal Court, City Council Chambers and offices.