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- Highways.
The Village of Albany is located in the southwestern corner of Athens County, Ohio. It is situated on US Route 50/Ohio Route 32. Nearby US Routes 33 and 35 enhance connectivity. They form a full and efficient four-lane divided highway corridor providing access to major transportation routes including Interstates 70, 71, 75, 77, and 79. - Rail Service.
The Kanawha River Railway, a division of WATCO Companies, is located adjacent to the Albany Business Park. It provides daily rail service through the village. This service runs on the line known as the West Virginia Secondary. KNWA operates 385 miles of track interchanging with Norfolk Southern Railway in Elmore, WV. and Columbus, OH. and CSX in Point Pleasant, WV. Always looking for new business, WATCO moves any commodity, and on this railroad, it is primarily coal, chemicals, cement, aggregates, and metals. - Air Service.
Serving the general aviation needs of southeast Ohio, the Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport (KUNI) is located off U.S. Route 50 adjacent to the Albany Business Park. A 5,600 foot runway with the most sophisticated approaches in southeast Ohio make this facility ideal for commercial service. The Ohio University Airport hosts over 50 based aircraft. It supports over 54,000 annual aircraft operations. This makes it one of the most important general aviation airports in Southeast Ohio. The FAA identifies the facility as a Regional Airport. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) classifies it as an Advanced Service airport in its airport system plan. - Municipal Utility Services
The Village of Albany is one of the few municipalities in Athens County that operates its own municipal water and sanitary sewer systems. As a result, Albany can offer a high level of service and reliability at a very competitive rate for our customers. - Non-municipal Utility Services
AEP Ohio provides electricity. The recent Albany Transmission Line Extension involved building approximately 1 mile of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line. The project included the expansion of the Lee substation reducing the likelihood of larger, sustained community power outages. Columbia Gas, Spectrum Communications, and Horizon Communications all have modern infrastructure providing reliable natural gas, broadband, and fiber-optic services respectively in Albany. - Schools.
The Alexander Local School District campus (K-12) is located adjacent to Albany. Alexander has an enrollment of over 1,500 students. It is accredited by AdvancED. The school provides outstanding college preparatory, vocational, and general courses of study. AHS is affiliated with the Tri-County Career Center located in Nelsonville, Ohio which provides vocational programs and Tech Prep courses. - Zoning.
Albany provides a comprehensive set of zoning regulations for land use within the Village. These regulations promote the public health, safety, and comfort of its residents. They also protect property and property values. Moreover, they secure the most appropriate use of land according to the Albany Comprehensive Plan. The Village will always work with your company to help you make Albany, Ohio your new home. - Local and State Economic Development Programs
The Ohio Department of Development, and the Athens County Economic Development Council, in addition to the Village of Albany, offer assistance with a variety of tax incentive and economic development programs. The Village is also in an Ohio Opportunity Zone. Whether you are looking to expand your current business or start a new business, Albany eagerly awaits your project and has extended the welcome-mat for you.
