About ALT
Land for Conservation and Community

Athens Land Trust preserves, protects, and strengthens the fabric of the community through education and the stewardship of land for purposes of affordable housing, conservation, agriculture, and economic development.

About ALT
Join Us for the Upcountry Oyster Roast!

Join us on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 2 PM to celebrate and support Athens Land Trust’s commitment to preserving, protecting, and strengthening the fabric of the community!

We’re also very excited to announce the re-release of Land Sakes Lager, a seasonal Pale Czech Lager created by the incredible team at Athentic in celebration of our 30th anniversary!

Join Us for the Upcountry Oyster Roast!
Read Our Latest Newsletter!
Read Our Latest Newsletter!

The latest edition of our print newsletter is now available. Click here for program updates, feature stories, and to learn what we've accomplished so far in 2024!

Read Our Latest Newsletter!
Athens Land Trust Welcomes New Executive Director

Athens Land Trust is proud to announce the appointment of Demetrius D. Jordan as its new Executive Director. This leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment, as the organization marks 30 years of sustainable, holistic, and equitable community development.

Athens Land Trust Welcomes New Executive Director
Introducing the Athens Energy Opportunity Program
Introducing the Athens Energy Opportunity Program

With the cost of energy on the rise, many Athens residents are feeling the burden of higher bills. The Athens Energy Opportunity Program aims to educate community members on Weatherization, Energy, Home Repairs, Utility Rebates, Solar Installation, and other services.

Introducing the Athens Energy Opportunity Program
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Introducing Demetrius D. Jordan

Athens Land Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Demetrius D. Jordan, our new Executive Director!

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Homeownership Program Info Sessions

Are you ready to become our next first-time homeowner? Affordable Housing Info Sessions are offered twice a month. Click here for Session dates.

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Housing & Financial Literacy Workshops

Sign up for a workshop to learn about financial topics, such as borrowing, credit cards, rental rights, and homebuyer education.

Volunteers

Volunteer With Us!

We are seeking some helping hands with volunteer opportunities in our Community Agriculture and Conservation programs this spring. Click here for more info.

Diaper Bank

Free Diapers for Families in Need

We're proud to partner with the Athens Area Diaper Bank. Click here to learn about about free diapers for West Broad residents in need.

Upcoming Events
Feb
17
Mon
5:00 pm Athens Land Trust Board Meeting
Athens Land Trust Board Meeting
Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Our Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Board meetings will take place both in person and virtually via Zoom and are open to the public. Anyone who wishes to attend can contact Hannah Johnson at hannah@athenslandtrust.org.
Feb
18
Tue
6:00 pm Free Personal Financial Literacy...
Free Personal Financial Literacy...
Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Through a HUD grant, Morris Brown College has teamed up with  Athens Land Trust, a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency to offer financial literacy to the entire MBC family, and the greater Atlanta community. The financial literacy programming is facilitated by Athens Land Trust’s Director of Education, Alumna Dr. Tawana Smith Mattox ’91 (Dr. T). In addition,  ... Read more
Feb
22
Sat
9:30 am Homebuyer Education Workshop
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Feb 22 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Homebuyer Education Workshops are held in person at the Athens Land Trust office located at 685 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM unless otherwise stated. Registrants must attend the full workshop to receive their class certificate. All workshops require advance registration and a $10 fee paid in advance for ... Read more
Feb
24
Mon
5:30 pm Using Credit Cards (Housing & Fi...
Using Credit Cards (Housing & Fi...
Feb 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Athens Land Trust is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency and provides affordable group education and one-on-one counseling to Athens-Clarke County residents and residents of Barrow, Oglethorpe, Walton, Oconee, Jackson, Elbert, and Madison Counties. Click here to register for our upcoming group housing counseling workshop.
Feb
26
Wed
5:30 pm Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Feb 26 @ 5:30 pm
Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions, and complete an application. Register online or call 706-613-0122. Info sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will ... Read more
Mar
10
Mon
5:30 pm Protecting Your Identity & Asset...
Protecting Your Identity & Asset...
Mar 10 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Athens Land Trust is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency and provides affordable group education and one-on-one counseling to Athens-Clarke County residents and residents of Barrow, Oglethorpe, Walton, Oconee, Jackson, Elbert, and Madison Counties. Click here to register for our upcoming group housing counseling workshop.
Mar
11
Tue
12:00 pm Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Mar 11 @ 12:00 pm
Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions, and complete an application. Register online or call 706-613-0122. Info sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will ... Read more
Mar
15
Sat
9:00 am Free Personal Financial Literacy...
Free Personal Financial Literacy...
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Through a HUD grant, Morris Brown College has teamed up with  Athens Land Trust, a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency to offer financial literacy to the entire MBC family, and the greater Atlanta community.The financial literacy programming is facilitated by Athens Land Trust’s Director of Education, Alumna Dr. Tawana Smith Mattox ’91 (Dr. T). In addition, ... Read more
Mar
17
Mon
5:00 pm Athens Land Trust Board Meeting
Athens Land Trust Board Meeting
Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Our Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Board meetings will take place both in person and virtually via Zoom and are open to the public. Anyone who wishes to attend can contact Hannah Johnson at hannah@athenslandtrust.org.
Mar
24
Mon
5:30 pm You Can Bank On It (Housing & Fi...
You Can Bank On It (Housing & Fi...
Mar 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Athens Land Trust is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency and provides affordable group education and one-on-one counseling to Athens-Clarke County residents and residents of Barrow, Oglethorpe, Walton, Oconee, Jackson, Elbert, and Madison Counties. Click here to register for our upcoming group housing counseling workshop.
Mar
26
Wed
5:30 pm Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Mar 26 @ 5:30 pm
Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions, and complete an application. Register online or call 706-613-0122. Info sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will ... Read more
Mar
29
Sat
9:30 am Homebuyer Education Workshop
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Mar 29 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Homebuyer Education Workshops are held in person at the Athens Land Trust office located at 685 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM unless otherwise stated. Registrants must attend the full workshop to receive their class certificate. All workshops require advance registration and a $10 fee paid in advance for ... Read more
Apr
6
Sun
2:00 pm The Upcountry Oyster Roast
The Upcountry Oyster Roast
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Upcountry Oyster Roast has traditionally been a spring celebration to commemorate conservation achievements from the past year and to raise funds to support future land conservation and farmer outreach efforts. This year, we’re celebrating Athens Land Trust’s commitment to preserving, protecting, and strengthening the fabric of the community.Proceeds from this event will help ensure our ... Read more
Apr
7
Mon
5:30 pm Fair Housing (Housing & Financia...
Fair Housing (Housing & Financia...
Apr 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Athens Land Trust is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency and provides affordable group education and one-on-one counseling to Athens-Clarke County residents and residents of Barrow, Oglethorpe, Walton, Oconee, Jackson, Elbert, and Madison Counties. Click here to register for our upcoming group housing counseling workshop.
Apr
8
Tue
12:00 pm Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Affordable Housing Info Session ...
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm
Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions, and complete an application. Register online or call 706-613-0122. Info sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will ... Read more

Help Us Sustain Healthy Communities

Your donation supports the causes of food justice, land conservation, affordable housing, and economic opportunity for all.

Our Impact

With three decades of work with the Athens community, together we’ve made significant progress toward improving access, health, and wealth.


acres of farmland, forests, wetlands, and other lands permanently protected across Georgia through conservation easements

low-to-moderate income families have become first-time homeowners
permanently affordable, energy efficient single-family homes built or substantially rehabilitated in historically Black neighborhoods

affordable rental units developed for extremely low- to low-income households
volunteer hours served by 139 volunteers as of November 2023​

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We’re right off Prince Ave, a few blocks from downtown, in a light blue house up on Pope Street.

The Athens Land Trust office is open to the public during our business hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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