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Businessmen At Odds With Commission Over Jobs Plan

Businesspeople are fighting a move by Athens-Clarke commissioners to bring economic development under government control.

By Blake Aued | November 28, 2012
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Another Option for Protection Buena Vista

Conservation districts could protect neighborhoods from too-big development without making them a historic district.

By Blake Aued | November 21, 2012
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Building Banned in Buena Vista

Construction is banned in Buena Vista Heights while ACC commissioners figure out how to protect the neighborhood.

By Blake Aued | November 14, 2012
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River District Resurrected

A shopping and entertainment district on the Oconee River could be part of a downtown Athens master plan.

By Blake Aued | November 14, 2012
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Commissioners Propose Tax Hike to Recruit Jobs

The Athens-Clarke Commission is considering raising taxes by $670,000 to fund economic development.

By John Huie | November 7, 2012
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Legion Pool Saved For Now

UGA has dropped its unpopular plan to demolish historic Legion Pool.

By Blake Aued | October 31, 2012