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Picnic pals

Man charged for assaulting girlfriend, kids

An Athens man was arrested Saturday night for public intoxication and for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and two children.

Pot barter ends in man's arrest
A man participating in the Highway 11 Antique Alley yard sale Saturday was arrested while apparently trying to trade marijuana for items.
McMinn residential values fall for first time
For the first time in McMinn County's history, residential assessments have gone down, based on reappraisal, Assessor of Property Jerry Anderson told county commissioners Monday.
Etowah changes method for evaluating teachers
ETOWAH - In more of a behind-the-scenes change than one parents will notice, the Etowah City School staff has voted to change the teacher evaluation model.

Hall of Fame fete was special
The spring sports season can get a little crazy with so many factors - particularly weather - affecting field conditions. Schedules are just sort of a loose guideline with schools changing playing dates, sites, start times and even opponents on a regular basis.
Tigers celebrate 2013
DECATUR - The Meigs County High School baseball team celebrated a successful season and said goodbye to two seniors during Monday's end-of-season banquet.
More sports news - May 21

Cook School celebration kicks off Friday
Celebrate the history and heritage of a proud Athens institution this weekend.
My health kick kicked back
I've gone on a hunting trip this week - hunting errant golf balls and beach towels in Florida. I could have written new material to fill this space, but that would have involved work, and I'm not sure you're aware of this, but I'm about as lazy as it's possible to be without being deceased. So, I've pulled this little gem from the "So It Goes" vault. It's the very first "So It Goes" column in mint condition - a true classic you five people have probably forgotten all about by now. Enjoy!
Events announced in Social Calendar
Check out this week's listing of events featured in The Social Calendar.

Site of the Week

Each week we choose one site from our Local Internet Directory to feature.

This week's Site:
www.mcminncoeda.org

Internet Business Directory


Athens Kiwanis Club

SPECIAL SECTIONS
	For Your Information A comprehensive informational guide to government, business and services in McMinn and Meigs counties.		Best of the Best Local Business chosen by the public as the best businesses.
	Church Directory A complete directory of churches in McMinn and Meigs Counties		Athens, TN Area Chamber Guidebook Promotes the community's quality of life and vast array of services, as well as the economic environment.
20 Under 40 20 residents younger than 40 making a difference in our community.		Boomers and Beyond Stories about and of interest to local senior adults.
Business Card Directory Locally owned and operated business information for all your service and shopping needs.		Business Profiles Profiles of local businesses in our community.
Foundations A convenient reference guide focusing on local Education, Business/Industry and our Community.		Golden Anniversary Celebrating local couples who have achieved 50 years or more of marriage.
How To Guide A comprehensive guide to gettting things done.		McMinn Homesearch A pictorial magazine of homes for sale and real estate services for the greater McMinn County area.
Medical Directory Information guide to local medical personnel and facilities.		Spring Home Improvement Guide to preparing your home and property for the summer months.
Spring Sports Guide to Spring Sports.		Women Today Spotlighting women in the workplace.
Holiday Gift Guide Use this handy guide to make Christmas shopping a little easier.

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