CONTENTS
Featured Building
2575 COMMERCE ROAD
Summer 2015
IN EVERY ISSUE:
ON OUR COVER:
From the Director 13
Memorandum of
Understanding
Quarter Rewind and Fast Forward 2
CVB Sales Report
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Featured Proper es 14
On June 5, 2015 Mayor Nancy
Denson signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with Mayor Seok‐jin
Mun which forms a comprehensive
cooperative agreement between the
governments to promote future
collaboration. Mayor Mun and 2
members of his delegation spent 3
days in the Classic City. They met
with several community leaders to
learn more about our programs.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
10 ACRES Zoned Industrial with 9,000 sq. ft., 10,000 sq. ft., 20,000 sq. ft.
buildings. The 10,000 and the 20,000 can be combined into a 30,000 sq. ft.
building. Also one block warehouse building divided into several different size
storage units with separate utilities. Railroad frontage and US 441 (5 lanes).
Convenient to Athens bypass, Commerce, and I85. Would make a good storage
facility or manufacturing site 3 phase power, Nat. Gas. Traffic count is 11,000 +
OWNER/AGENT
Purchase Price:
$1,200,000
Location Address:
2575 Commerce Road
Athens, Georgia 30607
Building Size:
3 buildings with total square feet
During the Memorandum Signing
Ceremony Mayor Denson presented
Mayor Mun with a pen crafted by
Alan Reddish, County Manager,
made from an oak tree removed
from Downtown Athens which was
used to sign the MoU. She also
presented him with a key to the city.
of 39,000
Lot Size:
10 acres
Zoning:
Industrial
Gas:
Atlanta Gas Light
Water:
Athens-Clarke Water
Sewer:
Athens-Clarke Sewer
Electricity:
Customer choice
Fire Protection:
Athens-Clarke County (ISO 2)
I-85 (18 miles)
Nearest Georgia Port:
Port of Savannah Garden City Terminal (227 miles)
Southern Brewing:
Grand Opening
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Carmike 12 Remodel
Complete
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Athens’ third local brewery opened its doors and we were there
to see it.
Check out the “new” theatre in east Athens.
New Planning Process
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Athens-Clarke Signs MOU
with Seodaemun
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ACC Planning Department unveiled a streamlined process for a
more customer‐service oriented approach.
Athens has created a partnership with Seodaemun to enhance
and sustain the quality of life in both our communi es.
Publisher
Denise Plemmons
2575 COMMERCE ROAD
Contributors
TRANSPORTATION
Nearest Interstate:
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The public has conflic ng ideas about manufacturing. See if you
are in the majority or the minority.
Mayor Mun returned with gifts for
Mayor Denson which included a
caricature drawing of her and a
replica of General Lee of South
Korea’s ship.
UTILITIES
Perceptions of
Manufacturing
Sarah Hasib
Amy Lopp
Tripp McKenney
Ryan Moore
Nearest International Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (77 miles)
Rail Served
Yes
TAXES & INCENTIVES
2009
Freeport Taxes: 100% Exemption, Class 1 Raw Materials, Class 2 Goods in Process/Finished
Goods, Class 2 Trans-shipment Goods, Tier 2: Job Tax Credits $3,000 per job, 5% Investment Tax
Credit, & other Tax Incentives
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Contact the Department
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT www.AthensBusiness.org 706-613-3233
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Athens‐Clarke County Economic Development Department
246 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA 30601
706‐613‐3233/ 1‐855‐613‐3134
www.AthensBusiness.org
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