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Athens council OKs incentives and ordinance for Swan Creek retail center estimated at $34 million

Athens City Council · December 23, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a resolution and implementing ordinance to provide economic-development incentives for the Swan Creek retail project on Brawley Boulevard; supporters called it a job- and tax-revenue generator while a resident asked for clarity about the developer.

The Athens City Council unanimously approved a resolution and companion ordinance on Dec. 22 to facilitate development of a new commercial retail center (Swan Creek LLC) on the southern end of Brawley Boulevard near I‑65 and Highway 72. Council members described the project as an estimated $34 million investment expected to generate jobs and significant taxable sales.

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