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04/29/2026

UPDATE on 570 Prince Avenue: The USG Board of Regents is now accepting new offers on the President's House.

Learn more about what this means for this property and the upcoming deadlines here ⬇️
https://keepathenslocal.org/update-on-570-prince-avenue-the-uga-presidents-house/

03/19/2026

UPDATE: The President’s House proposal has been withdrawn.

There is no pending application before the Athens-Clarke County Government but what comes next is still unclear.

We’ll continue to monitor and keep Athens informed every step of the way.

Learn more ⬇️

https://keepathenslocal.org/update-for-supporters-presidents-house-redevelopment-proposal-officially-withdrawn/

02/26/2026

Zoning laws exist for a reason — to protect neighborhoods, ensure fairness, and guide responsible growth.

The proposed hotel at the President’s House site is far larger than what neighborhood zoning allows. It also doesn’t line up with the community’s 2023 Comprehensive Plan.

This isn’t just about one project. It’s about whether the rules apply to everyone.

Read the full breakdown:

https://keepathenslocal.org/zoning-law-how-the-hotel-proposal-bypasses-itand-what-that-means-for-every-neighborhood-in-athens/

02/21/2026

UPDATE: There’s no major new information yet.

Although the Planning Commission voted to deny the large hotel proposal, the project appears to be being reworked - not gone. Terms like “withdrawn” and “tabled” suggest it could move forward again.
We don’t yet know when or at what size, but we presume it will follow requirements for a full public notice and opportunity for comment.

Stay tuned and be ready to engage.

There’s no major new information yet. Although the Planning Commission voted to deny the large hotel proposal, the project appears to be being reworked – not gone. Terms like “withdrawn” and “tabled”…

02/13/2026

The update is… well, there is no update. We’re awaiting next steps on what the developers withdrawal means for timing and further consideration.

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🚨Breaking News: We have received an unconfirmed report that Capstone Property Group has formally withdrawn the current project for redeveloping the President’s House. Read what we know on our website here: https://keepathenslocal.org/keep-athens-local-statement-on-capstone-property-group-withdrawal/

02/06/2026

🚨Breaking News: We have received an unconfirmed report that Capstone Property Group has formally withdrawn the current project for redeveloping the President’s House. Read what we know on our website here: https://keepathenslocal.org/keep-athens-local-statement-on-capstone-property-group-withdrawal/

01/26/2026

While we wait for more information on next steps regarding the plans for the redevelopment of the President’s House, we are looking into the legal options on when the developer is required to present a proposal before the Mayor and Commissioners.

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01/26/2026

Community voices: “570 Prince is a beautiful property in the heart of a residential neighborhood. Used thoughtfully, it could be a valuable community resource.”
Keepathenslocal.org

01/24/2026

Community voices: Preservation is about more than buildings. It’s about people living their lives, raising their families, and enjoying their community—people over profit, preservation over disruption.

01/23/2026

The update is… well, there is no update. The redevelopment proposal has been tabled for further review.

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