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How much will a city promise to land Olive Garden? In one North Alabama city, price tag is $600,000

The $600,000 subsidy aims to create about 80 jobs and increase sales tax revenue to fund essential city services, officials said.

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An Olive Garden may be heading to Athens soon, with the help of its local government. Athens City Council recently voted to subsidize the opening of the popular Italian restaurant chain, something Mayor Ronnie Marks said will increase city revenue…

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How much will a city promise to land Olive Garden? In one North Alabama city, price tag is $600,000

An Olive Garden may be heading to Athens soon, with the help of its local government.

·Alabama, United States
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Dothan Eagle broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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