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Residents, officials discuss small business challenges at town hall
The public forum encouraged discussion among Athens business owners, residents and officials.
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Community forum to address loss of Athens businesses
The event is a reaction to a rash of closings toward the end of 2024 as well as criticism of the city’s handling of construction and development projects.
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Athens City Council approves income tax increase
Over commenters’ objections, council voted to put the tax hike on the May ballot. An Uptown business owner said Union Street construction could force her to close up shop.
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Business owner raises questions about Uptown street closures
Cool Digs owner Sara Quoia said that Uptown streets have been closed multiple times this year without council’s approval.
