athens housing authority
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Athens-Clarke County
Plans For Site of Bethel Midtown Village Evolving
Last February, the partners of the North Downtown Athens Planning Study scheduled two workshops to get to know the community of Bethel Midtown Village, and to hear how they would like to better their home. Brian Keith, principal architect of JHP Architecture/Urban Design, works with his firm in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Commission Approves Redevelopment of Bethel Midtown Village Apartments
The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to approve the North Athens Downtown Development Project on Sept. 30. Today, Mayor Kelly Girtz and the chair of the housing authority will meet again to sign a memorandum on the development project. So, What Does This Mean? The Athens-Clarke County government will partner with…
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Athens-Clarke County
Digesting Transit: Marilyn Appleby of Athens Housing Authority Explains Ideas, Obstacles
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. For residents who are mobility impaired, or without a car at Jessie B. Denney Tower in Athens Ga., a simple trip to the grocery store or other…
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Athens-Clarke County
Public Housing Smoke-Free Policy Results in New Expectations for Residents
The Athens Housing Authority began enforcing a smoke-free rule in all of their public housing on July 1, 2018. More than three months later, the enforcement of the rule and how serious residents are taking it is unclear. The smoke-free rule promotes a lifestyle change for smokers living in Athens…
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Athens-Clarke County
Jessie B. Denney Tower Residents Bond During Community Meals
Jessie B. Denney Tower, a 10-story, low-rise brick building that sits steps from downtown Athens, is an affordable housing community that houses some of the most in-need Athens residents. The building is designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the elderly and people above age 50 who…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Neighborhood to be Demolished
Athens, GA– The playground on Pauldoe Street is home for many kids like Nydejuh who live in the community currently known as Jack R. Wells. But that is changing soon, and these kids will have to find a new spot to play.  The Athens Housing Authority has decided to take…