RUNOFF ELECTION DAY JUNE 21 Runoff Early voting starts June 11 FIND YOUR VOTER INFORMATION Fill in your info at the login to access your voter information. www.mvp.sos.ga.gov |
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THE CLASSIC CITY
Athens, GAOne of Georgia's fastest growing metropolitan statistical areas is anchored by the growing community of Athens/Clarke County. Though the geographically smallest county in the state, by acreage, it has among the highest educational attainment levels and among the fastest growing percentages of relocating retirees.
The county has a significant economic divide and among the highest poverty rates for a metro area. The economic divide is largely geographic as well as racial. These shifts in demographics and increased political activism by Millennials and newer residents have also led to a significant public policy shift by local government. This has resulted in an extensive and expensive number of social programs and an expanding labeling [reputation] of the Classic City as becoming a haven for a liberal and progressive agenda affecting: Businesses Community University of Georgia Home Owners Students and Visitors Surrounding Cities Hospitality Industry |