Athens EDC hears development updates; Data Factory project remains on hold

Feb 17, 2026

Development Services Director Alan Anderson reported that Casey’s has cleared its site, Ornelas Event Center plans were approved and the Data Factory project is on hold while the City Council and planning staff finalize definitions and ordinances; staff also updated the board on the cancelled Prengler contract and the executed Athens Hotel Group agreement.

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At its Feb. 17 meeting the Athens Economic Development Corporation received a series of development updates from staff on private projects and recent outreach.

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