There were many planned cities on the frontier. What purpose did the city of Athens serve? ( It served as the state capital and seat of the government; It was a center for trade with countries overseas; Ot was the home of the University of Georgia; It was an active military base for the militia)

The city of Athens served primarily as a center for trade with countries overseas. Its location made it an important hub for commerce and economic activity in the region. While it also had other roles, such as being a center for education with the establishment of the University of Georgia, its primary purpose during its early development was to facilitate trade and economic growth.