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 on behalf of the
Mayor and Commission of AthensClarke County Unified Government
with Mayor Seok‐jin Mun which
forms a comprehensive cooperative
agreement between the
governments to promote future
collaboration. Mayor Mun and two
members of his delegation spent
three 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
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)
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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.
Contact the Department
Athens‐Clarke County Economic Development
Department 246 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA 30601
706‐613‐3233/ 1‐855‐613‐3134
www.AthensBusiness.org
Publisher
Contributors
Sarah Hasib
Amy Lopp
Tripp McKenney
Ryan Moore
Staff
Ryan Moore, Director
[email protected]
Amy Lopp, Business Development Specialist
[email protected]
Sarah Hasib, Planning and Permitting Assistance
[email protected]
Denise Plemmons, Marketing and PR
[email protected]
Yes
TAXES & INCENTIVES
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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Carmike 12 Remodel
Complete
Denise Plemmons
Nearest International Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (77 miles)
Rail Served
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2575 COMMERCE ROAD
TRANSPORTATION
Nearest Interstate:
Southern Brewing:
Grand Opening
Athens’ third local brewery opened its doors and we were there
to see it.
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
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The public has conflic ng ideas about manufacturing. See if you
are in the majority or the minority.