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Welcome

to Athens

thens, Georgia is on a journey northwest, plus the East Coast is just Affordable and diverse housing options
to a better tomorrow and you’re four hours away. plus favorable taxes made settling in
A invited. Join the countless Thriving Economy: Athens is a Athens an easy choice.
residents and visitors who are reminded beacon for both large manufacturers Recreation and Leisure: With
every year that Athens isn’t just a and start-up companies. Numerous entertainment options ranging from
place on the map, it’s an experience. development resources, including the
Experience pride as you watch University Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Friday night concerts and theatrical
of Georgia students make an impact strive to help area businesses succeed. performances, to strolls through
in the community and on the field. a botanical garden and historical
Experience excitement as you discover Quality Education: Incorporated sightseeing, making superlative lists like
our buzzing downtown on a Friday in 1790 after the University of Georgia the “Coolest City to Visit in Each State” by
night. Experience adventure as you was established, Athens is built on the The Discoverer Blog, come as no surprise
explore more than 2,000 acres of public classic education that was the heart of to Athenians.
parks, beautiful botanical gardens or a ancient Greece. Academics flourish with Community Spirit: the Athenian spirit
new foodie hotspot. Immerse yourself outstanding public and private schools is contagious, whether in cheering waves
in Athens’ culture and uncover all the and high-quality colleges and universities. of red and black in Sanford Stadium
unforgettable experiences the Classic Expert Healthcare: The area is home supporting the Georgia Bulldogs, or at
City has to offer. to three state-of-the-art hospital systems AthFest swaying to the sounds of up
and numerous private practices to keep and coming musicians. In 2019, Athens
your family healthy and thriving.
Experience… was named one of the Greatest College
Ideal Location: Athens is only Low Cost of Living: Athens was Football Towns by Sports Illustrated
90-minutes from Atlanta to the west named one of the “Best Places to Retire” and the Best Music City to Live in by
and the North Georgia mountains to the by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year. CubeSmart.com

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