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Atlanta, GA
219 Macon, GA Charlotte, NC

Distance from
Athens 255

Port of
Birmingham, AL to Major Markets Charleston,
(Miles)
SC
343 286 225

Port of Port of Port of
Jacksonville, Brunswick, Savannah,
FL GA GA

As Athens’ business community moves
ahead in 2022, it continues to enjoy a
variety of state and local incentives, high
quality of life, and a low cost of living. This
makes the Athens-Clarke County area a
highly attractive place for businesses to
locate, relocate, or expand.

WORKFORCE
Athens benefits from a wealth of
educational and workforce training
opportunities in the community. From a
world-class public university to a leading
technical college system serving the
Athens area – Athens has the educated
population that businesses want and the
training curricula they need.

University of Georgia, Piedmont University,
and the University of North Georgia have
local campuses while Athens Technical
College serves as another vital workforce
partner, offering a variety of programs
and classes aligned to high-demand
skills in Athens and the surrounding
region. Additionally, Clarke County School
District’s Athens Community Career
Academy (ACCA) is a partnership between
CCSD, Athens Technical College, the

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