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By: Lynne Hart KALB Says Thank You On Behalf Of Wynken And Nod In August, four very young kittens and their mother were injured when oil-based paint and lacquer thinner were illegally poured down a storm drain in which they were taking shelter. Three of the kittens and the mama cat were captured and .....

By: Lynne Hart KALB staff and commission members understand that sometimes what is happening globally relating to the environment seems too large for one individual to impact. “It is such a big issue! I can’t fix it all by myself.” “I’m just one person. My actions won’t even matter.” W .....

By: Lynne Hart KALB and our recycling center receive numerous phone calls every month asking how to dispose of leftover paint. Although we have addressed this on our Facebook page, on our website, and here in Athens Now, we believe it is important that we address it again. How you dispose of leftove .....

By: Lynne Hart Adopted Ducks Will Support Local Environmental Education It is rubber duck season in Athens, and KALB would love to see all of our ducks adopted for the Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby taking place on October 5. All prizes have been generously provided, so every donation made to adopt ducks .....

By: Lynne Hart Fines for littering across the State of Alabama have increased as of Sunday, September 1, 2019. Littering will now be a class B misdemeanor. The minimum fine for a first offense littering incident will now be $500 across the state. A second offense could lead to a fine of $1,000 plus .....

By: Lynne Hart It doesn’t matter how you get to the finish line, we’ll be cheering for you! The Duck & Run 5K will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 7:00 a.m. Early registration fee is $20. Late and race day registration will be $25. Registration forms are available at the KALB office or .....

By: Lynne Hart The main purpose for KALB’s existence is to provide tools to residents of Athens and Limestone County that will help them take better care of the 607 square miles we call home. The most important tool we can offer is information, and that’s our specialty. KALB is a great resource .....

By: Lynne Hart Local Businesses Recognized KALB is always pleased when we see new stores and businesses coming to Athens. What makes us really happy is seeing that green space is incorporated into the landscaping plan! When I visit a community filled with tree-lined streets, parks, and landscaped ho .....

By: Lynne Hart Every day our hands come in contact with the world. If we actually pay attention to what passes through our hands every day, we would be amazed. The touch of a baby’s skin, the soap and water we wash with, the cooking utensils and food we use to prepare meals, newspapers and...

By: Lynne Hart Americans are smoking fewer cigarettes than ever before, yet cigarette butts remain the most littered item in the U.S. and around the world. Smokers who would probably never litter a coffee cup or candy wrapper will often “flick” their cigarette butts without a second thought. Sur .....