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Population
128,419
Athens, GA Population
484,569
Athens MSA Population (within a 45-min drive time)
26.6
Athens-Clarke County Median Age
63.0
Athens-Clarke County Diversity Index
Education & Income
21.6%
Athens Citizens with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
$56,379
Athens-Clarke County Average Household Income
$35,528
Athens-Clarke County Median Individual Income
Healthcare providers for Northeast Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Level II Trauma Care & 350 Beds
St. Mary’s Hospital
Nationally Ranked Orthopedic and Cardiac Programs & 250 Beds
Transportation & Connectivity
Highways
- U.S. Hwy 29
- U.S. Hwy 78
- U.S. Hwy 129
- U.S. Hwy 441
- G.A. Hwy 316
23 miles from Interstate 85
30 miles from Interstate 20
68 miles from Interstate 75
Rail Access
Sites with rail access are available throughout Athena Industrial Park and Athens-Clarke County.
- CSX
- Norfolk Southern Shortline
- Athens Line TAL
Air Transportation
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
79 miles or 1 hr 34 min drive
Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
Local, newly renovated commercial terminal currently seeking a commercial tenant.
Port Access
Port of Savannah
206 miles or 3 hr 57 min drive
Taxes
Local Sales Tax: 4%
Real & Ad Valorem Tax: Fair Market Value x 40% x .337
Utilities
Electricity
Customer’s choice from:
Telecom
- AT&T
- Charter
- Spectrum
Water & Sewer
Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities
- 36 mgd Capacity
- 14 mgd Average
- 22 mgd Excess
All data provided by ESRI Q2 2018, Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, and Google Maps.
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