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A zoning change allowing a developer to convert the vacant Quality Inn on State Highway 31 East to efficiency apartments won approval from the Athens City Council Monday. The change would also allow a restaurant and coffee shop.
The Athens City Council agreed to a zoning change that will allow a developer to convert the old Quality Inn property into efficiency apartments.
The 4-1 vote, with Mayor Monte Montgomery opposed, changes the zoning from commercial to multi-family use.
Paul Yazbeck from Profectus Multifamily Capital, LLC said with the zoning change approval they may be able to close on the property by late May.
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A. I decided to run for mayor the day that I went to the Texan to cast an early vote for President. Upon receiving my ballot I noticed that all of the local candidates were running unopposed and found that to be disheartening. There should always be options in a democracy. The fact that there weren t options, to me, is indicative of a population that has given up hope on affecting meaningful change at a local level. I would really like to change that.
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A. When I decided to look into the mayoral race I found that, out of 12,700+ people, a mere 10% of the population cast a vote for mayor in 2017. That means less than 10% of the population picked the winner. Now that is a serious problem that I intend to fix by decentralizing the office and allowing every person living in Athens to cast a direct democratic vote on every decision I must make. This will encourage participation by giving everyone a greater say in the local affairs which govern their daily lives.
By Rich Flowers
rflowers@athensreview.com Apr 28, 2021
6 hrs ago
Those worn out electronic items and bald tires donât last forever and there seem to be more and more of them, so Keep Athens Beautiful offers a chance to dispose of them Saturday.
A pair of semis will be set up at the Henderson County Judicial Building parking lot on West Corsicana Street from 8 a.m until 11:30 p.m. or when the trucks are full.
Executive Director Carol Morton said old tires are a real problem in the count and this event is one of the best opportunities to dispose of them. Many are dumped illegally around the county, while others pile up on homeowner s property creating a real eyesore.
By Rich Flowers
rflowers@athensreview.com Apr 16, 2021
5 hrs ago
Chris Baker is the new Cain Center director after a unanimous vote of the City Council on Monday. courtesy photo
The Athens City Council made a move for the future of the Cain Center April 12, naming Chris Baker as its director. I am so excited to serve the City of Athens as the Director of the Cain Center, Baker stated in a press release. Every job I ve ever had consisted of working with people from multiple backgrounds, cultures, races and it will continue as I work in this capacity.
Baker said he wants every resident to be able to take advantage of what the Cain Center has to offer.
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