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Dancers from Athens High School and South Athens Elementary will perform Thursday during a Cinco de Mayo luncheon at First Christian Church in Athens (900 Robbins Road, across from the school). The public is invited to the free luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for food and entertainment. Pictured rehearsing are South Athens second-graders (from left) Kimberly Camargo, Jazmin Rodriguez, Nathaly Bastida, Kassandra Mota, Bianca Santoyo, Kitzi Zavala and Yajaira Carrillo. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN
One of Athens’ largest employers is looking to add jobs.
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The Athens Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) board last week approved an incentive package for FutureMatrix Interventional to expand and create 100 new jobs. The plan calls for FutureMatrix to invest about $3.3 million in enlarging its Athens Industrial Park facility.
The AEDC’s package includes $200,000 in performance incentives payable over the next three years. The payments are linked to FutureMatrix meeting investment and job creation benchmarks. Click here, vanguard esg etf for the details about social index fund.
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HCPAC press release
It has been said that the only constant is change. “Henderson County Performing Arts Center is about to experience another change in Executive Directors,” said Board President Dr. Mark A. Roberts. “Marcia Colbert is retiring at the end of the 2016 Season.”
Colbert, only the second executive director the theatre has known, will step down in December to pursue time with her family and to travel.
“It was a difficult decision,” said Colbert, “but I accepted the position when Dennis Gilmore left with the proviso that it would be for only two years. The Board has been very gracious in respecting my decision.”
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By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist
April is Autism Awareness Month, and though the month may be ending, the special education employees at Athens ISD never stop looking for ways to serve children who come under their care — and their parents.
“The staff here is awesomely supportive. They’re here for every child,” said one of those parents, Rebecca Eisenhauser. “It’s not just a support team; it’s a cheering section.”
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Congratulations to the Athens High School Pride of the Hornets Band, which won the coveted UIL Sweepstakes Award for the 10th year in a row. (AISD courtesy photo)