5 Guys, Texas Roadhouse join Alehouse renovations, more as Athens spends big on dining | Athens/Decatur [Video]

The city of Athens issued this news release on Tuesday:

New dining options are coming to Athens, including a steakhouse at the former Haney Equipment site.

In addition, downtown businesses are expanding and renovating to provide more dining choices.

At Monday’s Athens City Council meeting, the council approved economic development project agreements for:

• Texas Roadhouse and 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, U.S. 72 at the former Haney Equipment site
• Five Guys and Nothing Bundt Cakes, Kelli Drive adjacent to TJ Maxx
• Athens Alehouse and Cellar, new Marion Street location on The Square
• Ro’s Grille, Jefferson Street on The Square

“To be a vibrant community, Athens has to offer diverse options for dining and shopping in order to support the local economy,” Mayor Ronnie Marks said. “We need the franchises, and we need the small businesses. Tonight, the City Council approved agreements that support both, which helps keep sales tax dollars in Athens to support city services and schools.”

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