An early morning electrical fire Thursday damaged the American Job Center in Athens.  Because of fire, smoke and water damage, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has temporarily closed the facility. A passerby noticed smoke coming from the building and called the fire department. The women’s bathroom suffered extensive damage and no injuries were reported. Thursday morning the mobile American Job Center from Chattanooga was sent to Athens to provide uninterrupted job services in McMinn County and it will remain there through next week. After Monday, all larger hiring events will be housed at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Athens and Cleveland State Community College.