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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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  • Local Government

    Live Video of Mayor & Commission Work Session Online & on ACTV

    The upcoming Mayor & Commission Work Session scheduled for March 14, 2024, will be easily accessible to the public through various online platforms and broadcast channels. According to a statement released, the session will be streamed live on YouTube and broadcasted on ACTV Cable Channel 180.The video of the meeting will not only be available live but also on-demand online. It will be uploaded to YouTube and www.accgov.com/videos within two business days after the session. Additionally, ACTV will rebroadcast the meeting at specific times to ensure wider access to the...

  • Local Government

    ACCGov Seeks Community Input on Desired Growth and Future Land Use Planning through April

    The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is actively seeking input from the community on the desired growth and future land use planning for the area. This initiative is part of the Planning Department's ongoing efforts to update the Future Land Use Plan for Athens-Clarke County. The public input events and online survey will be available for participation from March 21 through the end of April 2024.As stated by the Planning Department, "Last fall, Planning staff started the multi-year process of updating the community’s Future Land Use Plan, which will help...

  • Local Government

    Live Video of Mayor & Commission Work Session Online & on ACTV

    The Mayor & Commission Work Session held on March 12, 2024, will be easily accessible to the public through various online and broadcast platforms. According to an announcement, the session will be available live on YouTube and broadcast on ACTV Cable Channel 180.The video recording of the meeting will also be made available on-demand online within two business days after the session. Additionally, ACTV will rebroadcast the meeting at specific times during the week, providing viewers with multiple opportunities to catch up on the discussions and decisions made during the...

  • Local Government

    Fair Housing Education Events

    Chad McCranie, Senior Staff Attorney for Georgia Legal Services Program, will be leading a community event on Tenant Rights and Landlord Responsibilities on April 9th, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The event will take place at The Main Library Auditorium at 2025 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606.Following this, on April 17th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Gail L. Williams, the Executive Director of Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc., will host a Lunch & Learn event for the Athens-Clarke County Community. Williams will be discussing Fair Housing rights and illegal practices by...

  • Local Government

    Tax Commissioner's Office Alerting Residents to Phone Calls Asking for Payment for Property Taxes

    The Tax Commissioner’s Office is alerting residents of phone calls requesting payment for property taxes. According to a statement from the office, "Our office will never call and request payment for property taxes over the phone." The office further advised residents to verify their tax status by visiting www.athensclarketax.com, stating, "You can check if your tax bill is paid at: www.athensclarketax.com." In case of any queries or concerns about their tax bills, residents are encouraged to reach out to the office directly at 706-613-3120, as emphasized by the statement,...

  • Local Government

    Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park to Temporarily Close for Repairs

    The Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park located at 293 Gran Ellen Dr. will temporarily close for necessary tree removal. The decision to close the zoo was made in preparation for essential maintenance work.According to zoo officials, work will begin on Monday, March 11, with two tree felling operations. The closure will start on Tuesday, March 12, and work will continue through Wednesday, March 13. The zoo will remain closed until the tree removal is completed. Operations are expected to return to normal on Thursday, March 14.In a statement, the zoo management mentioned,...

  • Local Government

    "Bears Birthday Party" at Bear Hollow Zoo

    The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will present a special birthday party for Bear Hollow Zoo’s resident bears Athena, DJ and Yonah. The community is invited to join this celebration and watch the bears unwrap their presents and enjoy their cake. Bear Hollow Zoo will host this special birthday celebration on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The event promises to be a delightful experience for attendees as they witness the bears' birthday festivities. According to the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department, a birthday card will be...

  • Local Government

    Lexington Road Tax Allocation District (TAD) Public Meetings and Survey in March

    The Lexington Road Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) Economic Development Department, has announced the hosting of two open house sessions and an online survey in March to gather input from residents on potential constructions within the TAD boundaries.According to a statement released on March 6, 2024, the open house sessions are scheduled for Thursday, March 14, and Thursday, March 21, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the ACCGov Police East Precinct and Tuckston UMC Fellowship Hall, respectively. Residents are...

  • Local Government

    Linnentown Then and Now: Caroline Coleman's Exhibition Sheds Light on Historic Injustice

    The Lyndon House Arts Center is set to host the exhibition "Linnentown Then and Now: Paintings by Caroline Coleman" from March 30 to May 10, 2024. The artist reception is scheduled for April 9 from 6 to 8 pm.Caroline Coleman, the artist and educator behind the exhibition, has a personal connection to the Athens neighborhood of Linnentown, which was demolished in the 1960s to make way for the expansion of the University of Georgia. Coleman's grandparents were residents of Linnentown, and she uses her art to tell their story and the stories of other community members who...

  • Local Government

    Live Video of Mayor & Commission Regular Session Online & on ACTV

    The Mayor & Commission Regular Session held on March 5, 2024, will be easily accessible to the public through various online platforms and cable television.According to an unnamed source, the video of the meeting will be available on-demand online on YouTube and www.accgov.com/videos no later than two business days after the meeting. Additionally, the session will be broadcast live on ACTV Cable Channel 180. The rebroadcast schedule includes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.For those interested in viewing the Mayor and Commission meetings, they...

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