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Business ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A thriving retail and service sector,
a plethora of financial venues, a wealth
of industrial parks and buildings, and
a highly educated and available labor
force contribute to one of the strongest
regional economies in Georgia.
The Athens Area Chamber of
Commerce collaborates with other
area chambers such as those in Barrow,
Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton
counties and several organizations
in Athens to attract new businesses
and ensure safety standards. Athens’
dedicated community and business
leaders are fully committed to preserving
and enhancing Athens’ economic
success and unparalleled quality of life.

Here’s what others have to say about
Athens, Georgia:

• The Best Places to Retire in 2013 by
Forbes magazine, February 2013.

• One of the 10 Best Cities for
Millennials by 24/7 Wall St. Wire,
July 2012.

• Ranked #1 among the Top 10 Cities
with the Best Music Scenes by
livability.com, March 2012.

• #1 Small-Sized Communities for 2012
by The Fourth Economy

• Bronze-Designated Bicycle Friendly
Community by the League of
American Bicyclists, May 2011

• One of the South’s Best College
Towns by Southern Living magazine,
September 2011.

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