ESErica Smith

1. Article · Sep 5, 2026 · Erica Smith

   Athens has named new Five Points district downtown (opens the original)

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   A portion of downtown Athens will now be known as the Five Points district, where three streets meet at a five-way stop near the Athens Farmers Market. “People have unofficially been referring to it as Five Points for years,” said Athens Main Street Executive Director Tere Richardson. “We are now expanding beyond just The Square and inviting businesses to come and be part of that district.” The Athens Farmers Market was revitalized a couple of years ago. Part of Athens’ plan is to reva

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2. Article · Jul 17, 2026 · Erica Smith

   Athens applies for grant to prepare for the next storm (opens the original)

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   ATHENS – Athens is applying for a $200,000 Homeland Security grant for funding of emergency operations and coordination equipment that was identified as a need after the December 2024 tornado that hit the city. The three items that the city is seeking funding for are a new generator and transfer switch, water/sand barricades and portable light towers. At this week's Athens City Council meeting, the council approved applying for up to $200,000 in 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funding. An

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