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Lien filed on Lostro Project property
A company is seeking more than $200,000 for its work on the Lostro Project property that it says it was not paid for.
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State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers
While developers say it may take a decade or longer, last week’s state approval advances plans to transform The Ridges into a mixed-used space, featuring hundreds of housing units.
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City of Athens plans to sue property owner over unpermitted curb
The property owner built a large brick paver patio and curb in the front yard of its duplex rental without permission from the city’s Office of Code Enforcement and Community Development.
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Open house showcases proposed neighborhood corridor overlay zones
The city is involving the public early in their new planning project, which would add specific code requirements to guide future development in certain neighborhoods.
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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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Housing crisis complicates local economic development efforts
The housing crisis hampers local economic development because it affects a wide variety of middle-income workers — the types of jobs most available here.
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Athens dispensaries open for recreational marijuana
Consumers 21+ may now purchase recreational marijuana from two dispensaries in Athens.
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City to convey former gas station site to Athens Community Improvement Corp.
Mayor Steve Patterson also briefly discussed his recent visit to Ukraine.
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County declines to renew ORCA commitment
The county believe it’s time for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia to stand on its own.
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Development company to acquire historic Nelsonville building
Black Diamond Development Company, LLC has announced its newest project: the restoration of Nelsonville’s historic Fraternal Order of the Eagles building.
