ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) – Sewage has been spilling into some Athens homeowners’ yards for years.
While the city says it is finally taking action, residents told WAFF 48 that the long-promised fixes are moving slower than they expected.
City leaders said the project’s timeline slipped because the Alabama Department of Environmental Management did not officially confirm the grant funding until May of last year, after the city was initially told to expect it in January 2025…