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                            Athens

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        Athens, Georgia is on a journey to a better tomorrow and you’re invited.





                                                                              Community Spirit: The Athenian spirit
                                                                              is contagious, whether in cheering
                                           Quality Education: Incorporated in
        A        thens, Georgia isn’t just   1790 after the University of Georgia   waves of red and black in Sanford
                                                                              Stadium supporting the Georgia
                                           was established, Athens is built on the
                 a place on the map, it’s
                                                                              Bulldogs, or at AthFest swaying to the
                 an experience. You will
                 experience pride as you   classic education that was the heart   sounds of up-and-coming musicians.
                                           of ancient Greece. Academics flourish
        watch University of Georgia students   with outstanding public and private   Athens was named one of the “The
        make an impact on the field and in   schools and high-quality colleges   Coolest Small Towns in America,”
        the community. You will experience   and universities.                The Discoverer blog, May 2020, the
        excitement as you discover our vibrant                                “South’s Best College Town,” Southern
        downtown on a Friday night. You will   Expert Healthcare: The area is home   Living, March 2020, and #1 “Best
        experience adventure as you explore   to three state-of-the-art hospital   Music Cities to Live in,” CubeSmart.
        more than 2,000 acres of public parks,   systems and numerous private   com, August 2019.
        beautiful botanical gardens, or a new   practices to keep your family healthy
        foodie hotspot. Immerse yourself in   and thriving.                   Small-town Vibe: Athens is a small
        Athens’ culture and uncover all the                                   city, but if you’re seeking a place
        unforgettable experiences the Classic   Low Cost of Living: Athens has been   that is even more compact, consider
        City has to offer.                 named one of the “Best Places to   the City of Winterville, also in Clarke
                                           Retire” by Forbes at least five times.   County. With only about 1,200
        EXPERIENCE…                        Affordable and diverse housing     residents, Winterville maintains
        Ideal Location: Athens is only     options plus favorable taxes make   an active and lively “screen-door”
        90-minutes from Atlanta to the west   settling in Athens an easy choice.   community rich in arts, music, and
        and the North Georgia mountains to                                    social opportunities.
        the northwest, plus the East Coast is   Recreation and Leisure: With
        just four hours away.              entertainment options ranging from
                                           Friday night concerts and theatrical
        Thriving Economy: Athens is a      performances, to strolls through
        beacon for both large manufacturers   a botanical garden and historical
        and start-up companies. Numerous   sightseeing, making superlative lists
        development resources, including the   like the “Coolest City to Visit in Each
        Athens Area Chamber of Commerce,   State” by The Discoverer Blog comes
        strive to help area businesses succeed.   as no surprise to Athenians.


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