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Athens Parade of Lights video available online through January
A video of the 2024 Downtown Athens Parade of Lights is now accessible for on-demand viewing through various platforms.
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MLK Day of Service returns to Athens-Clarke County with community projects
In 1994, Congress established the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as an official day of service.
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Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule changes for public services
Athens-Clarke County Government has announced changes to the schedules of various services and facilities for the upcoming Christmas holidays.
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Athens-Clarke County extends deadline for proposed TSPLOST projects
A project request form for the proposed Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) 2026 program in Athens-Clarke County is now available online.
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Athens-Clarke County Transit receives GTA Innovation Award for transformative initiatives
Athens-Clarke County Transit has been recognized with the 2024 Georgia Transit Association (GTA) Innovation Award at the annual GTA conference in Columbus, Georgia.
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Mayor & Commission special session video available online
Video of the Mayor and Commission Special Called Session on December 10, 2024, will be streamed live on YouTube and can also be accessed at www.accgov.com/videos.
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Niki Jones resigns as acting manager of Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Acting Manager Niki Jones has announced his resignation, effective January 17, 2025.
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ACC Solid Waste announces holiday collection schedule changes
The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department has announced changes to its collection schedule in observance of the upcoming holidays.
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Municipal court announces schedule changes for December proceedings
The municipal court has announced its schedule for the weeks of December 9 to December 20, 2024.
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Court location assignments announced for December 9th
Superior Court judges will hold sessions in various locations on Monday, December 9, 2024.
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Mayor & Commission session to stream live and rebroadcasted
The upcoming Mayor and Commission Regular Session on December 3 will be accessible live online through YouTube or at www.accgov.com/videos.
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Leisure services announce holiday closures and modified hours
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department has announced the holiday schedule for its facilities.
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Public invited to comment on Sycamore Drive pedestrian improvements
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking public input on a new sidewalk project along Sycamore Drive.
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Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services plans community holiday events
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department is set to organize a series of holiday events across the community.
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Athens-Clarke County announces service changes for Thanksgiving holiday
The Athens-Clarke County government has announced schedule and service changes for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Bruce Lonnee named Athens-Clarke County planning director
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Acting Manager Niki Jones has appointed Bruce Lonnee as the new Planning Director.
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Athens invites public input on College Square Plaza redevelopment
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) and the Athens Downtown Development Authority (ADDA) are seeking public input on a redevelopment plan for College Square Plaza in downtown Athens.
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Athens-Ben Epps FBO announces Thanksgiving closure schedule
The Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Athens-Ben Epps Airport will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Athens invites community feedback on east side library designs
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking public input on the designs for a new library branch located at 1030 Barnett Shoals Road.
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Tax Commissioner's Office announces early closures in December
The Tax Commissioner's Office has announced early closures for its Tag Office and Property Tax Office on two upcoming dates.