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Sale of former Columbus Road fire station

After a year with no lease interest, the city wants to sell the vacant old fire station by sealed bid, with a fallback conveyance to the Athens Community Improvement Corporation — the group behind the armory's revival — if bids fail or are unsuitable.

3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026

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Legal Services Contract

Athens is hiring a law firm to chase down money the city has already spent on prescriptions, likely tied to employee health costs or legal claims. If the effort pays off, it could bring some cash back to local taxpayers. The contract details and expected recovery aren’t spelled out yet.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 16, 2025