Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)Georgia
Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia.
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About Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)
Set in the northern part of Georgia, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is a mid-size city with an estimated population of 128,691. It ranks as the 6th largest city in Georgia.
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) holds the status of a recognized community. The community covers 116.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,105 residents per square mile.
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What Makes Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) Unique
- A top-25 city in Georgia by population (#6 of 537 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 116.44 sq mi of land — bigger than many US counties' seats.
- Positioned in northern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)
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🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bear Hollow Zoo · Zoo
- Georgia Museum of Art · Museum
- Georgia Museum of Natural History · Museum
- T.R.R. Cobb House · Museum
- Athenaeum · Art gallery
- Athens Gneiss Drill Core · Attraction
- Athens Music Walk of Fame · Attraction
- Church-Waddel-Brumby House · Museum
- The Arch · Attraction
- Tiny ATH Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)
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🏫 Schools in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)
- Barnett Shoals Elementary School
- Barrow Elementary School
- Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
- Cedar Shoals High School
- Clarke Central High School
- Clarke Middle School
- Foothills Regional High School
- Fowler Drive Elementary School
- Gaines Elementary School
- Hilsman Middle School
- Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
- Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
- Timothy Elementary School
- Whitehead Road Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.