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In today’s Scoop:
🏙️ Downtown Athens buildings could rise to 130 feet under a county proposal.
🚒 Fire officials say buildings over 100 feet would need more staffing and training.
🏡 Thinking About Selling in Athens? Start With What Your Home Is Worth
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Before you list, repaint, or start packing, there’s one number worth knowing: what your Athens home is worth today. Team Bernstein | eXp Realty can help you find out.
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🏗️ Athens could let downtown buildings rise to 130 feet
The Gist: Athens-Clarke County planners propose raising the building height limit from 100 to 130 feet downtown and from 65 to 95 feet in commercial-general zones, including corridors such as Atlanta Highway and Lexington Road. Properties beside single-family neighborhoods would be excluded. Height limits in smaller commercial-office and commercial-neighborhood zones would stay the same.
Why It Matters: Mayor Kelly Girtz says taller buildings could make development on some parcels financially viable and bring in more tax revenue. Commissioner Dexter Fisher raised firefighting concerns: officials say buildings over 100 feet require extra staffing and training. Commissioner Melissa Link suggested requiring commission approval before developers can build above current limits.
Read more here.
🏠 Will Your Home Inspector Walk the Roof?
That Athens home might look perfect during a showing, but did anyone get a good look at the roof? Home Pro Residential, a locally owned home inspection company, walks roofs when weather conditions permit and it’s safe to do so.
Inspectors check visible flashing, vents, and chimneys, then document any visible defects. They also enter crawl spaces when practical, helping you get a clearer picture of the property’s condition.
Before booking, review what the inspection covers, including areas where access may be limited, so you know what to expect.
Have a house in mind? Visit Home Pro Residential’s website and select Schedule Inspection to get started.
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🎨 Free Sketch Friday | Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum | Athens | Fri, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | More | The museum supplies materials for drop-in drawing from its porcelain and decorative arts collection.
🎃 Athens Farmers Market Halloween Market | Bishop Park Tennis Pavilion | Athens | Sat, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–noon | More | Kids can parade in costume at 9:30 a.m., trick-or-treat and hear live music.
🌌 Halloween Planetarium | Sandy Creek Nature Center | Athens | Sat, Oct. 31, 3–4 p.m. | More | The Halloween sky show is for ages 6 and up; advance registration is required.
🐶 Little JoyFest | Treehouse Kid & Craft | Athens | Sun, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | More | Meet Tails of Tallassee puppies, browse local vendors and grab food from Homy's.
🎬 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Party | Athentic Brewing Company | Athens | Fri, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.; film at 8 p.m. | More | Watch the interactive film at 8 p.m., then dance to DJ Charlieflower.
👻 Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle | Downtown Athens | Athens | Sat, Oct. 31, 8–11 p.m. | More | The costumed parade runs from Hancock and Pulaski to a Washington Street dance party.
🌿 Nature Ramblers | State Botanical Garden Shade Garden Arbor | Athens | Thu, Nov. 5, 9–10:30 a.m. | More | Local naturalists lead a free ramble through the garden's plants and wildlife.
🎵 Josh Turner: This Country Music Thing Tour | The Classic Center Theatre | Athens | Thu, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. | More | Turner sings traditional country with special guest Belle Frantz.
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