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Athens' Diverse Appeal Spans Lifestyles, Generations

Athens is a great place to live, but you don’t have to take our word for it. In the past several years, many national magazines and Web sites have ranked Athens as one of the top places in the country to live, for everyone from young professionals to families to retirees. Primacy Relocation ranked Athens as the No. 1 small metro area for relocating families in 2006. Money magazine said it’s one of the five best places to retire, and in 2007, Topretirements.com named it one of the top 10 most... Read More »
Bicycle Lane in Athens, GA

Environmental Organizations Help Athens Achieve Green Status

Athens is home to a slew of environmental organizations that have helped the city achieve its green status. Groups such as Athens Grow Green Coalition work to get residents involved in curbing sprawl and encourage a “walkable, bikeable and connected” community. In an effort to preserve its limited water supply, the city implemented code changes that encourage residents to capture rainwater and greywater (residential wastewater from showers, dishwashers, etc.) so it can be reused for... Read More »