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SPARKING NEW LIFE Athens is launching a new incentive program to give small businesses a boost— even if they’ re a little off the beaten path.

RED, WHITE AND BOOM! Athens is staging a July 4 holiday fireworks festival that celebrates America’ s 250th anniversary.

AUTHENTICALLY ATHENS At Baw Baw’ s BBQ, even the name behind Athens’ newest barbecue spot has an all-original story to tell.

AN OUTDOOR OASIS THAT’ S CLOSE TO HOME Springtime comes to colorful life at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library Garden.

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BUILD YOUR BEACH BAG NOW A dozen new novels to launch your summer reading.

CALENDAR Plan your Limestone County Spring activities.

NO STAGE TOO SMALL Three years into its startup Theatre program, West Limestone High School is staking out a new space for student creativity to shine.

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTS Catch a view of your friends— or even yourself— in our community scrapbook.

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GOING BEYOND THE GARDEN How Master Gardeners help educate and enrich all things green across Limestone County.

Summer 2026 \\ Limestone LIFE

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