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Athens Utilities extending disconnect grace period

Athens Utilities announced that it will not resume disconnects until at least June 22.
Credit: Athens Utilities
Athens Utilities

ATHENS, Ala. — Athens Utilities is again extending its suspension of the practice of disconnecting utility services for nonpayment. 

 Customer Accounts Manager Bill Vaughn said the new extension date is June 22. Customers will be responsible for the full bill amount accrued until payment is made. Vaughn urges customers to pay what they can on their bills to help keep their balances low.  

Customers have several options to make payments:
- Drive-thru at 508 S. Jefferson Street. Lane is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Pay online at www.athens-utilities.com. The online company that provides this service does charge a fee.
- Mail bill stub with payment to City of Athens Utilities, P.O. Box 830200, Birmingham, AL, 35283-0200.
- Place bill stub with payment in the night box at the facility at 508 S. Jefferson Street.
- Pay by phone by calling toll free 1-855-760-0921. The company that provides this service does charge a fee.
- Pay by bank draft (no fee). Forms are available:
Online at www.athens-utilities.com 
By calling 256-233-8750
By emailing customeraccounts@athens-utilities.com

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