EDQ Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2016 | Page 10

  From Downtown   ADDA serves as a liaison between the downtown business community and Athens Clarke County Government to create and sustain a vital Central Business District. It is part of the Georgia Main Street Program and Main Street America, harnessing the energy of downtown stakeholders to revitalize downtown and foster a sense of place that sets Athens apart from every other community. By Elise LeQuire  Dynamite Clothing Celebrates 15 Years  In  a  city  with  no  lack  of  character,  it’s  not  surprising  that  Athens’  residents  have  a  knack  for  expressing  crea vity.  It’s  this  enthusiasm  for  fash‐ion  and  one‐of‐a‐kind  style  that  has  in‐formed  and  inspired  Dynamite  Clothing  over  the  last  15  years.  This  locally  owned  and  operated  down‐town  bou que—which  stocks  both  vintage  and  new  clothing  for  men,  women,  and  nearly  every  age    group—is  located  in  a  spacious,  light‐filled  storefront  on  North  Jackson  Street  between East Broad Street and East Clayton Street.   The store's curated selec on of offerings includes everything  from jewelry to leather jackets, with plenty of designer gems  to  be  found.  Since  its  doors  opened  in  2001,  Dynamite  has  maintained a focus on sustainability (an issue that couldn’t be  more  mely  in  this  era  of  fast,  disposable  fashion)—carrying  on‐trend recycled clothing, all of which is clean and ready to  wear. Stop by 143 North Jackson Street daily from noon to 6  pm to shop local and check out  the store’s regularly updated  new arrivals..... 15 years downtown and coun ng.  10 10 10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT www.AthensBusiness.org 706-613-3233