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Athens Steady Progress Under Progressive Athens Officials
Athens shows rapid growth with public works expansion, including paid fire department, 15 miles of sanitary sewers, and city ownership of water works. The article highlights paving, new city hall, electric lighting, and an upbeat, low tax rate under Mayor J F Rhodes and a capable council. Railroads offer a one fare round trip to the Northeast Georgia Fair.
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Athens
Atlanta
America
Athena
Georgia
Oconee
Barnett
United States
Etreeta
Chamber of Commerce
County of
Clarke
Greater Georgia
Rhodes
City Board of Education
Eastthens
J. F. Rhodes
W. D. O'Farrell
A. H. Hodgson
J. F. Foster