Downtown Athens likely to lose buildings in tornado’s wake
Several buildings in downtown Athens will likely have to come down, the city said Monday as cleanup from the tornado that struck this past weekend continues.
The city’s building department has determined the brick warehouse on Pryor Street with the veterans mural and one of the Persell Lumber buildings are total losses, according to an emailed statement from the city spokesperson. Former Gas Department buildings on Clinton Street were also damaged and likely will be torn down, according to the city.
No city services are being relocated at this time, said Holly Hollman, the Athens spokesperson.