Ella Dri
Ella is a fourth-year journalism major pursuing the new media and news literacy certificate.
Downtown Athens Redevelopment Moves Forward, Reshaping Former Bethel Midtown Village
Sustainability
October 15, 2026
Downtown Athens Redevelopment Moves Forward, Reshaping Former Bethel Midtown Village
A major redevelopment in North Downtown Athens is moving into its next stage. With its first phase complete, construction is now underway for phase two and funding secured for phase three. The redevelopment is replacing aging affordable housing at the former Bethel Midtown Village with an updated, walkable community designed…