The Gathering Place is more than a place to gather – Athens County Independent

The Gathering Place is more than a place to gather – Athens County Independent

This is the first entry in a new column that highlights the work of local nonprofit organizations serving Athens County. It’s a typical Wednesday afternoon at The Gathering Place at 7 North College Street in uptown Athens: The living room table is piled with musical instruments, board games are stacked nearby, homemade art adorns the walls, a basket labeled “free stuff” sits by the front door. A TV is on in the other room and at the dining room …