We host a variety of events throughout the year.
Learn more about some of our main events, our recent classes, and explore our full event calendar below.
Event Calendar
Free Financial Literacy and Credit Workshops offered December and January:
Financial Literacy Budget Basics, you will discover:
Financial Literacy and Budgeting December 13, 2021, 4 pm – 6 pm
Financial Literacy and Budgeting January 10, 2022, 4 pm – 6 pm
- How to Create a Budget
- Budgeting and Tracking of Expenses
- Assessing needs versus wants
- Managing Debt and Recognizing how to Avoid Overspending
- Savings
Note: As a HUD Certified Agency, after the class, 1:1 counseling can be scheduled to further assist you in planning your personal budgeting goals.
Credit Report Overview, you will discover:
- Getting a copy of your credit report
- Understanding What Makes Up a Report
- Understanding What Makes Up a Credit Score
- Credit Report Overview Monday, December 20, 2021 4 pm – 6 pm
- Credit Report Overview Monday, January 24, 2022 4 pm – 6 pm
Note: As a HUD Certified Agency, after the class 1:1 counseling can be scheduled to discuss your personal credit score, and goal setting.
Fair Housing Act Overview in partnership with Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity – Office of the Governor
The Fair Housing Act was created with the goal of advising landlords, lenders, buyers, and renters of the housing practices that could be considered discriminatory. The Fair Housing Act is a law that was created to put an end to discriminatory practices involving any activities related to housing.
Fair Housing Overview Date TBA. Feel free to pre-register and our housing office will contact you when the date is confirmed.
Our Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Board Meetings are open to the public, and anyone who wishes to attend can contact Hannah Johnson at hannah@athenslandtrust.org for the meeting link. This meeting will take place virtually via Zoom.
In observance of the MLK holiday, the January 2022 board meeting will be held on Monday, January 24th at 5:30 pm.
Update: Due to the threat of COVID-19 to our community, Affordable Housing Information Sessions will be moved online until it is safe to host public gatherings again.
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.
The Market is open for shopping each week from Sunday at 5pm to Thursday at 1pm, with drive through (or walk/bike through!) pick-up on Saturdays from 11:30 to 1:30! Shop online at wbfm.locallygrown.net or give us a call at 706-765-4020.
Please join the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity-Office of the Governor (GCEO) for a Fair Housing Webinar hosted by Athens Land Trust. GCEO will conduct a technical training webinar covering a variety of fair housing topics.
Presenters:
Allona L. Cross, MPA- Executive Director
Mary Melvin-Fair Housing Division Director
The training agenda is as follows:
Basic Principles of Fair Housing
• Theories of Discrimination
• Major Laws: Fair Housing Act | Georgia Fair Housing Law
• Protected Classes Basis
• Covered Dwellings | Entities
• Discriminatory Housing Practices
Break (10 minutes)
Making Housing Accessible
• Major Disability Laws
• Fair Housing Accessibility Requirements
• Reasonable Accommodation | Reasonable Modification Requests
•Service & Emotional Support Animals
GCEO Complaint Process
• Investigative | Conciliation Processes
• Penalties/Fines/Other Types of Relief
• 2021 Fair Housing Data
Question & Answer Session
Time
Jan 31, 2022 03:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6QwOkiD_QFa10i7PEoyzIw
In partnership with with the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission, Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department, and the Oconee County Government, we invite you to join us for a series of fall invasive species removal work days at Heritage Park! This is an excellent opportunity to get outside, learn more about forest health and meet new people. Click here for more information and to sign up for a work day.
The Market is open for shopping each week from Sunday at 5pm to Thursday at 1pm, with drive through (or walk/bike through!) pick-up on Saturdays from 11:30 to 1:30! Shop online at wbfm.locallygrown.net or give us a call at 706-765-4020.
Update: Due to the threat of COVID-19 to our community, Affordable Housing Information Sessions will be moved online until it is safe to host public gatherings again.
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.
The Homebuyer Education Course is currently hosted online via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit the Homebuyer Education Class page. Classes are typically held on Saturdays, with occasional exceptions.
The Market is open for shopping each week from Sunday at 5pm to Thursday at 1pm, with drive through (or walk/bike through!) pick-up on Saturdays from 11:30 to 1:30! Shop online at wbfm.locallygrown.net or give us a call at 706-765-4020.
West Broad Farmers Market
Ready for flavor, family, and fun? Visit the West Broad Farmers Market every Saturday. Learn more about the market here.