WorldAtlas named Athens one of the best places to live in Alabama

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This bicentennial mural celebrates the town’s history. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

Athens continues to top WorldAtlas lists.

The national publication named Athens one of the nine best places to live in Alabama. It adds award to Athens’ long and growing list of accolades.

Which other Alabama cities made WorldAtlas’ list?

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This new mural in Athens was commissioned by Coca-Cola. (Athens Main Street)

Eight other Alabama cities made the WorldAtlas list of “Best Places to Live in Alabama in 2024.” They are:

  • Alabaster
  • Northport
  • Daphne
  • Homewood
  • Prattville
  • Phenix City
  • Mountain Brook
  • Helena

This means Athens is the only city in North Alabama to make the list.

Athens’ other accolades

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U.G. White in downtown Athens. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

As North Alabama grows, Athens continues to earn accolades just like Huntsville. Here are the city’s most recent awards:

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Audrey Johnson
Audrey Johnson
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