News by Press release submission

Piedmont Newton Hospital, with Newton County Health Department, Earns Car Seat Mini Grant

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2023

Piedmont Newton Hospital and the Newton County Health Department received the 2023 Car Seat Mini Grant from the Georgia Department of Public Health's Injury Prevention Program

Request for Proposals - Youth Development Programs for Summer 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2023

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Housing and Community Development Department and Leisure Services Department are currently soliciting proposals from youth service providers to expand youth development and violence prevention programming in summer 2023.

BOE Appoints Claudia Butts to fill District 2 Vacancy

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2023

At the Thursday, Jan. 12, meeting of the Clarke County Board of Education, the Board voted to appoint Claudia Butts to fill the vacant District 2 seat

President’s and Dean’s Lists Announced for Fall Semester 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2023

Athens Technical College President, Dr. Andrea D. Daniel, has announced the students named tothe President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall Semester 2022.

Canopy Studio to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2023

Canopy Studio is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Challenge America award of $10,000.

Calendar Year 2022 Crime Reduction

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2023

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is excited to announce a one percent total crime reduction for calendar year 2022 when compared to calendar year 2021.

Mentor Month Coffee Hour

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2023

Mentor Month Coffee Hour

St. Mary's Breast Health Center Earns NAPBC Accreditation

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted accredited status to St. Mary’s Breast Health Center.

International Night

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

International Night

UGA Hockey Returns for Outdoor Games at The Classic Center

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

The UGA Ice Dawgs will end the 2022-2023 home season with two final outdoor game sets at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center this January and February.

Polished Apple Nominations 1/10 - 1/17

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2023

Polished Apple Nominations 1/10 - 1/17

Officer Involved Shooting

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

On January 6, 2023, at about 11:45 p.m., officers with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) were investigating a stolen vehicle in the 5000 block of Smokey Road when they encountered an individual armed with a firearm.

Harden, Horton Sworn In at January 2023 BOC Meeting

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Commissioner Amrey Harden and Commissioner Chuck Horton were sworn in at the first Board of Commissioners meeting of the year, on January 3, 2023, by Probate Court Judge Mike Hunsinger.

Charter Spectrum Broadband Project is Underway

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Spectrum representatives this week joined the Oconee County Commission in celebrating the installation of its first cabinet from which Spectrum will run its network that will ultimately bring Spectrum gigabit service to unserved areas.

Cobb Schools Announces 2023 Commencement Schedule

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Seniors across Cobb started their last semester in high school this week. In a few months, graduation season will begin for the Cobb Schools Class of 2023.

For ACC Solid Waste Customers Only: 2023 MLK Holiday Schedule

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department will suspend compost, garbage, recycling, and leaf and limb collections on Monday January 16th, 2023 in recognition of the Martin Luther King Holiday.

Special Election-Commissioner for District 2

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

Athens Clarke County Elections office will conduct a Special Called Election to fill the unexpired seat of Commission District 2, Mariah Parker (resigned).