Athens Planners OK Graham Drive Project

Over the opposition of neighbors, the Athens Planning Commission has approved new construction on an East Side residential street by Integrated Services of Appalachian Ohio.

Also yesterday, a judge denied the neighbors request for a court order to temporarily stop the project on Graham Drive.

Integrated Services is a non-profit organization that provides housing and other services, and it now has city approval to build a two or three story structure.

Attorney Garry Hunter represents the neighbors group.

He says the group will continue with their lawsuit, which contends city officials did not follow proper procedures.