Because of these weather events, it's been a challenging start to the new year for small businesses in the area.

Athens was under a severe thunderstorm warning Dec. 28 when a brief tornado struck downtown, causing heavy damage.

Businesses in Athens that are trying to rebuild after an EF1 tornado swept through the downtown square last month received a ...

The roof of the CEI Bookstore was completely torn off by the Dec. 28 tornado. The store is struggling to recover the building ...

Local lawmakers vowed Athens “will build back stronger” as damage assessments continued Thursday following the EF-1 tornado that wrecked several buildings last weekend. Speaking at a news ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens police have increased their presence on the square to search for possible looters following storm damage. As insulation rolls through the streets like tumbleweeds, and the ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — Several City of Athens officials have released statements regarding the tornado that hit the town on Dec. 28. On Saturday, Athens Main Street Executive Director Tere ...

Several buildings in downtown Athens will likely have to come down, the city said Monday as cleanup from the tornado that struck this past weekend continues. The city’s building department has ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Residents continue to help their neighbors after many businesses were hit hard by an EF1 tornado in downtown Athens last weekend. Eagle Utilities and Vault Company asked for ...

The Slim Chickens on U.S. Hwy 72is hosting a fundraiser night for downtown Athens recovery from the Dec. 28th tornado. A ...

The National Weather Service said Sunday afternoon on Facebook that "Our survey team has found Preliminary EF-1 Tornado Damage in Athens, AL from the storms that occurred overnight on December 28th ...

The National Weather Service said Sunday afternoon on Facebook that "Our survey team has found Preliminary EF-1 Tornado Damage in Athens, AL from the storms that occurred overnight on December ...