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Athens County weighs sealed bids, short-term leasing for Nelsonville county building after auction draws no bidders

Board of Athens County Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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Summary

After an unsuccessful auction, the commissioners discussed soliciting sealed bids with a minimum equal to the $875,000 appraisal for the 510 W. Union (Nelsonville) property, and asked Administrator JoAnn Rockhold to verify advertising rules and canvass short-term leasing interest to offset holding costs.

Commissioners on Jan. 6 addressed the future of the Nelsonville county building at 510 W. Union after the recent auction drew no bidders. The board discussed moving to a sealed-bid sale with a suggested 60-day window and a minimum bid set at the appraisal of $875,000.

Board members noted the…

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