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Long Cove celebrates summer, welcomes first residents

Long Cove press release

Long Cove, a new private residential community on Cedar Creek Lake, recently reached several milestones prior to kicking off its first summer season. The 1,200-acre property spans more than six miles of pristine shoreline on deep waters and is designed to offer residents a truly unique lake experience year-round. Differing from other lake developments, Long Cove provides a true “lock and leave” lifestyle, including around-the-clock house and boat concierge services, even when homeowners are not at the lake.

Leading up to its official opening in summer 2013, Long Cove achieved several significant milestones Continue reading “Long Cove celebrates summer, welcomes first residents”

Guitars Etc. earns NAMM award

NAMM press release

Guitars Etc. in Athens received a designation as one of the Top 100 music instrument and product retailers in the world by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). The award will be presented to the designated Top 100 dealers at NAMM’s annual summer music event, Summer NAMM, held in Nashville, Tenn. Guitars Etc. is also in the running to receive NAMM’s Dealer of the Year award at the July 12 ceremony.

“We love helping the families in Athens and the surrounding community live happier lives through music by offering quality instruments, a great team that makes learning music fun and easy, as well as supporting Continue reading “Guitars Etc. earns NAMM award”

Long Cove adds amenities

Long Cove press release

Long Cove, a new private residential community on Cedar Creek Lake just over an hour from Dallas, has finished construction of its upscale amenities that are accessible to all Long Cove residents and their guests. The new amenities are designed to make Long Cove a resort-style getaway that is close to home yet provides a relaxed and luxurious environment lending itself to quality time with family and friends.

Long Cove provides the entire family a safe and heart-warming place to relax, enjoy, recreate and share memorable experiences with one another that can be passed down from generation to generation. One of the best parts about Long Cove is that every home, in addition to the Lake Club, has a pristine view of Cedar Creek Lake’s deep waters that surround the community. Construction and layout of each individual property is specifically engineered to provide unobstructed views so there’s not a “bad seat in the house.”

The Lake Club is the heart of Long Cove, boasting sparkling swimming pools, sandy beach areas, a 125-foot waterslide, Continue reading “Long Cove adds amenities”

AEDC at Philadelphia trade show

AEDC president, Brian Malone, was part of a team to exhibit at the Medical Design Manufacturing trade show in Philadelphia last week. Medical devices are a primary target market for AEDC’s business recruiting strategy. AEDC attends several industry events each year to meet decision makers and generate potential expansion or relocation prospects Trade shows are just one of the tools used to find new businesses for Athens.

AEDC helps Champion

Shortly after acquiring Athens Park Homes, Champion begin a process of upgrading the current facility. The upgrades will allow Champion to increase production while becoming more efficient.

Champion has spent over $700,000 on those upgrades. The Athens Economic Development Corporation is also providing incentives to help with the growth. “Its important for Athens to work with our existing businesses and help them grow” says AEDC president, Brian Malone.”Champion will be hiring more workers and we look forward to providing job growth incentive too.”

In the photo above City officials and AEDC board members presented Champion with a $24,000 check. This check is the first installment of AEDC’s commitment to help Champion grow. (COURTESY PHOTO)