Polias Athens

Polias Athens Placemaking and Curating Community in Athens, GA - Beechwood Shopping Center, 700 Baxter, Briarcliff, Markets at Epps Bridge, West Broad Market...

Build out has begun for the new studio at our Briarcliff property! 🙌🏼Made Four brings the premier Lagree Fitness method...
06/19/2026

Build out has begun for the new studio at our Briarcliff property! 🙌🏼

Made Four brings the premier Lagree Fitness method to Athens, offering a high-intensity, low-impact workout designed to strengthen both the body and the mind.

Whether you are looking to build endurance, improve mobility, or find a community that empowers you to show up as your best self, Made Four is designed for every fitness level and every body.

We can’t wait to see this space come to life and to welcome the Made Four team to the neighborhood. Stay tuned for more updates on their opening in August and send them a DM to get in on one of their founding memberships.

Follow their journey:
Learn more: madefourlagree.com

Introducing Rob Orihuela, the creative force shaping the future of Polias. Rob brings more than 15 years of experience i...
06/17/2026

Introducing Rob Orihuela, the creative force shaping the future of Polias.

Rob brings more than 15 years of experience in design direction across multifamily, retail, and commercial projects throughout the country. From big-picture vision to the smallest details, Rob leads and coordinates all design efforts at Polias, working closely with a talented network of designers, craftsmen, and architects. Through thoughtful design and collaboration, he plays an integral role in shaping unique destinations that strengthen and elevate the Athens community.

Rob is passionate about creating spaces that not only look beautiful but also enhance the way people experience and connect with their communities. His creative leadership helps bring the Polias vision to life across every project we take on! Thank you, Rob, for everything you do!

Give him some love in the comments!

Oconee county, we want to hear from you! As we continue investing into the future of our community, we want to know: Wha...
06/13/2026

Oconee county, we want to hear from you!

As we continue investing into the future of our community, we want to know: What would make Watkinsville even better?

From restaurants to local retailers, gathering spaces and unique concepts, we want to know what you’d love to see come to town.

Great places are built with great communities, and the best ideas often come from the people who call them home.

Drop your thoughts in the comments!

*We’ve seen previous comments in the past, and trust us when we say we have tried and ARE trying our best, but not every brand is looking to expand into our market. We are on your side!*

Meet Paul Taylor Smith, the man who lights up every room he walks into!As our Director of Development, Paul is passionat...
06/09/2026

Meet Paul Taylor Smith, the man who lights up every room he walks into!

As our Director of Development, Paul is passionate about helping shape the future of Athens by bringing some of the nations best restaurants, retailers and shops to our community. One of his favorite things about being a part of the Polias team is the opportunity to thoughtfully curate experiences and places that make Athens an even better place to work, live and gather.

A visionary at heart, Paul is driven by the future he imagines for his children and is constantly looking for ways to bring that vision to life through the work he does every day. We are so thankful for his heart!

When he’s not working, you can find him enjoying one of Athens’ many incredible local restaurants with his family, spending time on a tractor (or horse) at his farm, or writing music.

Want to bring your business to Athens? Paul is your guy. Visit polias.co/contact/ and we will be in touch!

Would you believe us if we told you this was located in downtown Athens, GA? 👀Developed in partnership with Collegetown ...
06/04/2026

Would you believe us if we told you this was located in downtown Athens, GA? 👀

Developed in partnership with Collegetown Properties, Hancock House is a boutique blend of elegantly appointed townhomes, Airbnb accommodations, and street-front coffee by . This distinctive combination makes Hancock House a special offering in the downtown area, catering to both long-term residents and visitors looking for short-term stays.

Stop by and check it out!

Introducing DeeDee Risher, the woman who can do it all! If you’re a current tenant, potential tenant, or friend of Polia...
05/27/2026

Introducing DeeDee Risher, the woman who can do it all!

If you’re a current tenant, potential tenant, or friend of Polias, chances are you’ve already met DeeDee.

As our Director of Operations, DeeDee helps keep everything running smoothly for both our team and the people we work with every day. Her heart for people and attention to detail make her an essential part of what we do.

One of DeeDee’s favorite parts about being on the Polias team is getting to be part of a vision that brings unique dining and retail experiences to the Athens community.

We are so grateful for who she is!

Fun fact: DeeDee used to scuba dive and hopes to get back to it again one day 🌊

A fun transformation for your Tuesday!We’re taking a look back at one of our favorite adaptive reuse projects in Athens:...
05/26/2026

A fun transformation for your Tuesday!

We’re taking a look back at one of our favorite adaptive reuse projects in Athens: transforming a Federal Credit Union into the home of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams 🙌🏼

We retained the building’s iconic, itty-bitty bank structure, transforming the original drive-thru area into a patio and the old teller window into a walk-up service counter. We love seeing new life in these properties!

Meet Dave Mulkey - the visionary behind the Polias mission. Originally pulled to Athens by the local music scene, he fel...
05/19/2026

Meet Dave Mulkey - the visionary behind the Polias mission.

Originally pulled to Athens by the local music scene, he fell in love with the Classic City’s diverse spirit and never left. Today, he channels that passion into reimagining and redeveloping the spaces that make our community unique.

When Dave is not in the office, he’s likely to be found traveling, exploring in the great outdoors, or at Chuck’s Fish. The Polias team is very grateful for his love of Chuck’s 😉

Fun fact: In college, Dave was Beechwood’s Chick-Fil-A mascot, Doodles the Chicken (the CFA mascot before the cows). Dave, thank you for everything you do to make Polias what it is!

Stay tuned as we introduce the team over the next few weeks! Want to learn more about our projects? Visit us at polias.co.

We are proud to announce our 295 W. Clayton Street property as a 2026 Preservation Award winner in the category of New C...
05/11/2026

We are proud to announce our 295 W. Clayton Street property as a 2026 Preservation Award winner in the category of New Construction in a Historic Area!

We are honored to see 295 W. Clayton recognised for its role in the continued evolution of downtown Athens.

When we purchased the building after relocating our headquarters next door, we saw the potential of West Downtown. It is a part of the city rich with character, history, and opportunity for thoughtful reinvestment.

This project reflects what we care about most at Polias: creating places that feel connected to the community and contribute to the walkability and energy that make downtown Athens special.

By transforming this 1980s structure into a building that better reflects the surrounding historic district, we aimed to blend timeless commercial architecture with a more contemporary approach to design.

A huge thank you to our incredible project partners, Studio BNA and Cloverleaf Construction, for helping bring this vision to life. Thank you 🙌🏼

Another one of our projects we are excited to share at 105 Old Epps Bridge Road!We saw the potential, now you can bring ...
05/11/2026

Another one of our projects we are excited to share at 105 Old Epps Bridge Road!

We saw the potential, now you can bring the life to it.

This centrally located flex space contains 6,239 SF of space including:

Garage Bays | Open Floor Plan | Showroom + Shop Ready.

Available now. Asking rate: $16.00 PSF NNN.

DM for more info!

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296 West Broad Street
Athens, GA
30601

Telephone

+17065214066

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