North Oconee River Greenway Trail from North Avenue to 1st Street 

A map of the proposed NORG trail from North Avenue to 1st Street

Project Information
This segment of the MLK Greenway Extension will begin at the North Ave/MLK intersection and proceed to 1st Street/East Broad Street. The trail traverses along the eastern side of the North Oconee River.

TSPLOST Project #11 - East Athens MLK Parkway Oconee River Greenway Trail Project Statement

This project will provide for capital improvements for the continuation of the Greenway Trail along the Oconee River, generally in the vicinity of North Avenue to 1st Street following the Mayor and Commission approved Greenway Network Plan, as may be amended from time to time. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST Project 05 Oconee Rivers Greenway Project.

Project Timeline to Date:
Public Information Open House was held on 
Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM
Lyndon House Arts Center - Community Room

Status: Preliminary Design Stage
Location: Dr. MLK Jr. Parkway between North Ave and 1st Street/East Broad Street
Funding Source: TSPLOST 2023 and Georgia DOT TAP Grant (PI #0019763)

View the preliminary design plan.

A view of the North Oconee River Park from MLK Ave.

TSPLOST 2023 - Project 11: East Athens MLK Parkway Oconee River Greenway Trail

For more information about the Oconee Rivers Greenway Trails System visit the Greenway page