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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Fourth of July events abound in Athens

Tax-free weekend now includes school supplies

Athens 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Athens, Texas 4th of July fireworks...

An Invitation to our Athens Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Athens, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Athens area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Athens

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Athens organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Athens is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Athens area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Athens Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Athens! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Athens area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Athens

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Athens,...

Don’t let dining out in the Athens area do you in!

Going out to eat in Athens and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Athens Texas Information: Athens, Texas is part of HENDERSON County. Population for Athens from the last gathering is 11297. You can view Athens venues that host many Athens TX events every year. You can also research Athens Texas homes for sale by visiting our Athens Texas real estate guide. Athens Texas has a latitude of 32.1627 and a longitude of -95.8223. Zip codes in Athens, TX include 75751 ... more Athens zips.