Green Acres is a well-established neighborhood in southeast Athens, created in 1956 by Preacher Green, who also founded the Green Acres Baptist Church and the nearby shopping center. Over the years, the neighborhood has expanded from its original thirty families to include over 440 households.

The area features a variety of architectural styles, blending newer homes with well-preserved 1980s designs, adding to its distinctive appeal. With amenities like a neighborhood pool and annual traditions such as the Fourth of July Parade, Green Acres offers a welcoming, family-oriented community that values connection and tradition.

This event will be led by Commissioner Carol Myers, PhD, the current representative for the Green Acres, College Station Road, Gaines School, and Whitehall Road areas.