Land For Conservation and Community
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your family in the event of a crisis? Could your family afford to make ends meet without your income? What would happen to the children? Who would inherit your home? As a homeowner, these are just a few of the scenarios that you have to take into …
Join us Saturday, June 15th at West Broad Farmers Market and Garden for our 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. We have an exciting line up of workshops, cultural activities, live music, and performances the whole family will enjoy. Stay tuned for more details on this community-wide celebration!
Athens Land Trust is proud to mark 25 years of building stronger, healthier, more equitable and sustainable communities, and grateful for the relationships we have built with neighborhood residents, families, local businesses, and institutions that make this long-term work possible. This shared commitment to our community has inspired the Community Carnival at West Broad, and …
Our annual May Day Celebration is right around the corner! This fun community event marks the opening day of the 2019 season at the West Broad Farmers Market. Join us for kids activities, fresh produce and artisan goods from local vendors, special guest speakers, live music and performances, cooking demonstrations, and the maypole dedication! It’s …
Join us for the 2019 Grow Your Business course! Learn how to be self-employed, build a business plan, create an organizational agreement, formulate a marketing strategy, and more! The course will take place every Monday, starting March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stay tuned for more details!
The homes in the final Phase of Cottages at Cannontown are getting closer to completion. The metal roofs have been installed and the siding and windows are in as well. Next is spray foam insulation and drywall. Two of the Three homes are already under contract and we expect these homes to be ready in …
The lots on Cannon Drive are beginning to take shape! Construction on 105, 145 and 155 Cannon Drive has moved along quickly revealing tons of progress over the past few months. The three homes still have a long way to go, but the framing is up, and the bathtubs are installed. All three homes should …
Construction of the final phase of the subdivision at Cannontown has started. The lots are been prepared for the foundations and when completed the lots will have three 3 bedroom 2 bath homes on them.
On February 19, 2018 Athens Land Trust hosted a ribbon cutting celebration for the completion of three new energy efficient, affordable homes. Three new homeowners cut the ribbon on their new homes. Radio personality, Lady B from WXAG 92.7 FM and 1470 AM hosted a live show with music on site. Refreshments were served and …
I started my year-long VISTA service as the Outreach Coordinator on November 9, 2015. I joined the VISTA program because I wanted to make a difference in my community and because I wanted to further develop my professional skills. During my service, my role was to develop a sustainable marketing program for the West Broad …