Sign welcomes aviators to Athens

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Local residents Charles and Zan Tidmore adorned their airplane hangar at Athens Municipal Airport with a greeting for all aviators. “We wanted to have something up to welcome people to Athens,” said Mr. Tidmore, “whether they’re just passing through or staying. Our hope is that others will follow suit and more signs will appear.” The Tidmores started with the idea of a flag, and then expanded to include some of the things that make Athens unique, like the Athens Hornets, Trinity Valley Community College and, of course, being home of the hamburger. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)