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Athens Floods Get Long-Awaited Fix | Huntsville News
Flooded homes, backed-up sewage, and years of neglect—residents of Strain Road in Athens, Alabama, are finally getting relief as crews install new drainage pipes after a long wait. Despite initial promises to start in 2026, the city has begun work near Lindsay Lane, with more to come on the west side. Mayor Ronnie Marks admits the neighborhood has been ignored, but vows to keep pushing forward with state and federal funding totaling over $4.5 million, plus $120K in ARPA funds for design. Residents, still reeling from repeated damage, are cautiously hopeful as crews dig in—finally, progress is…
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