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Tax Commissioner's offices to close on April 22 for Earth Day
The Tax Commissioner's Offices, including the Tag Office and the Property Tax Office, will be closed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in observance of Earth Day.
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Service changes announced in Athens-Clarke County for Earth Day 2025
Athens-Clarke County Government has announced changes to the schedule of its services and facilities in observance of the Earth Day holiday on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Athens-Clarke County alters waste collection for Earth Day 2025
The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department has announced a schedule adjustment for Earth Day observance on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Lay Park and Heard Park announce temporary closures for electrical work
Lay Park, located at 297 Hoyt St., and Heard Park, at 400 McKinley Dr., are scheduled for temporary closures due to necessary electrical work in their community centers.
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Athens-Clarke County to broadcast mayor commission session on YouTube and ACTV
The Athens-Clarke County Government has announced that the Mayor and Commission Special Called and Agenda Setting Session on April 15, 2025, will be accessible live via YouTube or through the county's official website at www.accgov.com/videos.
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ACC solid waste facilities to close on Earth Day 2025
The Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Solid Waste Department has announced the closure of all its facilities on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in observance of Earth Day.
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Mayor Kelly Girtz releases 2025 community address video on multiple platforms
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor, Kelly Girtz, has released the 2025 State of the Community Address video, now available for public viewing across multiple platforms.
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Pickleball courts closed due to weather at Southeast Clarke Park
The pickleball courts at Southeast Clarke Park located at 4440 Lexington Road have been temporarily closed.
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Athens community invited to provide input on future land use map updates
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is set to conduct a series of public input events and offer survey opportunities throughout April in a bid to update Athens-Clarke County’s Future Land Use Map.
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Athens plans free community development events in April
The Athens-Clarke County Government's Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) is organizing a series of events in April to mark National Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week.
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Athens-Clarke County sets deadline for business occupation tax renewals
Renewal applications for the 2025 business occupation tax in Athens-Clarke County are due by April 1, 2025.
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Athens-Clarke County offers swim programs for children with scholarships available
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department is organizing swim lessons for children aged three and above.
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Athens seeks residents to fill roles in local policy-making boards
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking residents to fill positions on 12 policy-making boards.
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Deadline approaches for homestead exemption applications
The deadline for submitting a homestead exemption application is set for April 1, 2025.
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Mayor & Commission session to stream live and offer multiple viewing options
Video of the Mayor and Commission Regular Session on March 11, 2025, will be streamed live on YouTube and can also be accessed through www.accgov.com/videos.
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Athens-Clarke releases updated ACC from A to Z guide for public access
The Athens-Clarke County Communication Department has released the 2025 edition of its "ACC from A to Z: A Guide to the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and Community Services."
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Municipal court schedule for week of March 10, 2025
Regular court proceedings are scheduled to take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Municipal Court Courtroom located on the first floor.
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Court location assignments for March 5, 2025
Superior Court assignments for March 5, 2025, have been announced.
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Athens-Clarke County finalizes legal non-conforming short-term rental list
On February 6, 2024, the Mayor and Commission approved amendments to establish short-term rentals (STRs) as a regulated land use under Title 9 of the Code of Athens-Clarke County.
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HCD seeks public input for Inner East Athens revitalization plan
HCD is preparing to re-designate sections of Inner East Athens as a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) as part of its FY26-30 Consolidated Plan.