Locals pushed back hard — and free healthcare lands this weekend 👀
Good morning, Athens County. Free healthcare doesn't come around often, but this weekend GuardCare is bringing exactly that to Athens — no insurance, no appointment, no catch. It's the kind of program that quietly does enormous good. On the civic front, residents showed up to the County Commissioners meeting this week with a draft resolution pushing back on data center development, proving Athens County folks aren't shy about making their voices heard.
Meanwhile, circle July 28th on your calendar — the Ohio Auditor drops Athens County's official audit that day, so transparency season is upon us. On a considerably more fun note, Ashley McBryde is hitting the stage September 26th, Bobcats football is right around the corner, and fresh real estate listings are waiting inside. Good stuff all around.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Athens County Commission: Commissioners support resolution opposing data centers
🏗️ Athens County residents push back against data centers. A group of concerned citizens brought a draft resolution opposing data center construction to the Athens County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The commissioners were presented with the resolution, signaling local opposition to the facilities. Read more
GuardCare comes to Athens this weekend to offer free healthcare services - WOUB Public Media -
🏥 Free healthcare is coming to Athens this weekend. GuardCare, a program born in 1995 after Congress authorized National Guard personnel to serve medically underserved communities, will be offering free healthcare services in the area. Read more
Audit released Tuesday, July 28, 2026
📋 Ohio's Athens County audit drops Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The Ohio Auditor of State is set to release the findings for Athens County on that date. Read more
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This freshly renovated Athens-area gem sits on a peaceful wooded lot just outside city limits — offering quiet country vibes, top-to-bottom 2025 updates, and Athens City School District convenience! 🏡
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Country music powerhouse Ashley McBryde takes the stage at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, OH on September 26! Grab your tickets and get ready for an unforgettable night of raw, authentic country music.
Cheer on the Stonehill Skyhawks as they take on the Ohio Bobcats at Peden Stadium in Athens, OH on September 26th — it's a perfect fall Saturday for some exciting college football action!
Gridiron action comes to Athens as the Central Michigan Chippewas face off against the Ohio Bobcats on October 10th! Catch all the excitement at Peden Stadium, 200 Richland Ave.
Your voice matters! Join the Athens County Public Library's Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 20 at Nelsonville Public Library (95 W Washington St), where the public is welcome to attend and share comments.
Gridiron excitement comes to Athens on Oct. 24 as the Eastern Michigan Eagles clash with the Ohio Bobcats at Peden Stadium! Catch all the hard-hitting MAC action at 200 Richland Ave.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. labor market cooled only a bit as weekly jobless claims fell, reinforcing the “slow-hire, slow-fire” vibe despite June’s softer hiring.
Trump administration ramped up funding to push back on China’s expanding global influence, because geopolitics apparently needed a bigger budget.
U.S.-Iran conflict entered a new phase as Saudi-backed strikes hit proxy forces while diplomacy stalled, keeping the region’s tension dial stuck on high.
Tulsa is advancing a $105 million reparations plan tied to the city’s “hidden” massacre, a century-old wound finally getting a price tag.
Colorado attack left eight injured after a suspect allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower at a hostage-support event, and the FBI is treating it as terror.
Rand Paul is set to spar with Fauci again in a Senate hearing, reviving one of Washington’s favorite pandemic-era grudge matches.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-discipline."
— 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse reminds us that we have been given the power to overcome fear and live with confidence, love, and self-control. By embracing this truth, we can face life's challenges with courage and faith.
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