Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Recent News About Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
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Public Hearings in June for Possible Voter Polling Location & Precinct Line Changes
The current Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School precinct was corrected to 5A from 5B.
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Elisa Zarate Appointed Interim Clerk of Superior & State Courts
Clerk of Superior and State Courts Beverly Logan tendered her resignation effective May 31, 2023 to Governor Brian P. Kemp, who accepted the resignation by letter dated May 15, 2023. Logan is retiring after 30 years of service.
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FY24 Mayor’s Recommended Budget Submitted to the Commission for Review
Updated 5/22/23 - The Mayor and Commission has confirmed an FY24 Budget Review meeting for Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 301 College Avenue. The meeting had been listed as "if needed" and initially moved to the Dougherty Street Government Building Auditorium, but will be held in City Hall.
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Mayor Girtz Announces Finalists for Auditor, Municipal Court Judge Appointments
Update on 5/23/23, 4:48 PM: Jolles current position with Judge Stevens was updated.
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Ryan Hope Sworn In as State Court Judge
Ryan Hope Sworn In as State Court Judge
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Animal Services Adoption Center Dog Area Under Precautionary Quarantine until April 5
The dog area of the Athens-Clarke County Animal Services Adoption Center has been placed under a precautionary quarantine until April 5, 2023 due to the slight presence of canine parvovirus identified from a dog found dead on the morning of March 22, 2023
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Business Occupation Tax Renewal Applications due by Monday, April 3
Renewal applications for the 2023 business occupation tax for Athens-Clarke County businesses are due by Monday, April 3, 2023 due to April 1 falling on a Saturday. Certificates submitted after April 3 are assessed a 10% penalty.
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Calls for Public Art: Classic Center Arena
The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) invites professional artists to submit qualifications for three sites for the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia.
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48th Juried Exhibition at Lyndon House Arts Center
48th Juried Exhibition at Lyndon House Arts Center
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Homestead Exemption Increase to $25,000 & Low-Income Homestead Exemption New for 2023
On November 8, 2022, Athens-Clarke County residents voted to increase the current homestead exemption on property taxes from $10,000 to $25,000 and to create a new low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption.
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Two Important Georgia Job Tax Credit Updates for Athens-Clarke County Businesses
Two Important Georgia Job Tax Credit Updates for Athens-Clarke County Businesses
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Free Athens-Clarke County Arrest Record Restriction Event on Sat., April 15
An Athens-Clarke County Arrest Record Restriction Event will take place at the Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center at 4070 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605 on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
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Public Invited to Provide Input on Transit Development Plan through Feb. 28
Athens-Clarke County Transit is currently undergoing a Transit Development Plan (TDP) update.
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For ACC Solid Waste Customers Only: 2023 MLK Holiday Schedule
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.