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         4  At-A-Glance
         6  The Chamber
         8  Moving In
                                                      o understand what makes      • Thriving Economy: Athens is a
         16  Workforce Development                    Athens, Georgia, so special,        beacon for both large manufacturers
         22  Business & Industry                      you must experience it         and start-up companies. Numerous
                                                      for yourself. Once you’re        development resources, including
        30 WB&A Engineering                here, it becomes a part of you. The          the Athens Area Chamber of
                                                                                     Commerce, strive to help area
         31  Introducing Noris Diaz        experience draws you in and leaves a        businesses succeed.
                                           lasting impression. Athens is ever evolving,
        32 Cofer’s Home and Garden         inviting you to discover its cultural      • Quality Education: The city was
                                                                                     incorporated in 1790, five years after
        33 The Sign Brothers               experiences and to uncover new ideas        the University of Georgia was
                                           and things to do every day.               established. Indeed, Athens is built
         35  Healthcare                                                              on the intellectual traditions that
         47  Education                     Experience pride as you watch University        were at the heart of ancient Greece.
                                           of Georgia students make an impact        Academics flourish with outstanding
         54  Housing                       on the field and in the community.        public and private schools and high-
         57  Things to Do                  Experience excitement as you discover          quality colleges and universities.
                                                                                   • Expert Healthcare: The area is
                                           our vibrant downtown on a Friday night.
        60 A Classic Arena for             Experience adventure as you explore        home to three state-of-the-art
           The Classic City                more than 2,000 acres of public parks,        hospital systems and numerous
                                           beautiful botanical gardens, or a new        private practices to keep your family
                                           foodie hotspot. Immerse yourself in        healthy and thriving.
                                           Athens and experience all the Classic        • Low Cost of Living: Athens has
                                                                                     been named one of the “Best Places
                                           City has to offer.
                                                                                     to Retire” by Forbes at least five times.
                                                EXPERIENCE…                            Affordable and diverse housing
                                                                                     options plus favorable taxes make
                                              • Ideal Location: Athens is only        settling in Athens an easy choice.
                                                90 minutes east of Atlanta and south      • Recreation and Leisure:
         The Athens Quality of Life Guide is produced by the        of the North Georgia mountains,
         Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. Although every                            With entertainment options ranging
         effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we cannot        plus the Atlantic Ocean is just four        from nightly concerts and theatrical
         guarantee that dates , telephone numbers, and other
               information have not changed.        hours away.                      performances, to strolls through

       2   Welcome                                      Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • www.athensga.com • (706) 549-6800
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