The City of Athens announced on May 4 that Athens-Clarke County Transit bus routes 9, 12, 14, and 26 will be detoured on Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8, due to University of Georgia commencement activities. Carlton Street will be closed on Thursday while Sanford Drive will be closed on Friday.
These changes are expected to impact public transportation for residents and visitors during the commencement period. The city advised travelers to review the provided image for detailed information about the affected routes.
The City of Athens manages facilities such as the restored Morton Theatre, according to the official website. It also provides unified public services as a consolidated city-county government according to the official website. The city’s governance extends across both Athens and Clarke County in Georgia according to the official website.
Municipal services delivered by Athens include management of parks, facilities, and community programs according to the official website. The city operates as a consolidated city-county government according to the official website, supporting historic preservation through facilities such as Morton Theatre, which was restored and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1910 according to the official website.
Travelers are encouraged by local officials to plan accordingly for these temporary changes during graduation events.
