City of Athens
Recent News About City of Athens
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Athens-Clarke County Animal Services announces temporary closure for maintenance
The Athens-Clarke County Animal Services Department and Adoption Center will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday, February 26.
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Athens-Clarke joins Georgia's vehicle registration kiosk program
The Athens-Clarke County Tax Commissioner’s Office has become part of the Georgia MV Express kiosk program.
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Athens-Clarke County seeks over 100 employees for summer positions
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department has announced the availability of over 100 summer job positions.
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ACCGov Leisure Services announces diverse summer camp options for children
The ACCGov Leisure Services Department has announced the commencement of its summer camp season, offering a wide array of camps in Northeast Georgia.
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Route 8 reinstates evening service on February 24, 2025
Route 8 will resume its weekday evening service starting February 24, 2025.
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Black history tour set for February in Athens
Be part of a unique event exploring Athens' Black history on February 23, 2025.
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Athens-Clarke County Transit seeks community feedback on new development plan
The Athens-Clarke County Transit is in the process of developing its 2023–2028 Transit Development Plan (TDP).
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Annual test planned for Athens outdoor tornado sirens amid preparedness week
Athens-Clarke County and the University of Georgia are set to conduct their annual tests of outdoor tornado warning sirens and emergency alert systems on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at around 9:00 AM.
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Athens Cultural Affairs seeks volunteers for 3-year roles
The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) is inviting applications for three volunteer positions, each with a term of three years.
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ACC Transit announces service disruptions due to road construction
ACC Transit is currently facing service disruptions due to ongoing road construction.
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Leaf and limb collection continues in Area B
ACC Leaf and Limb crews will maintain their collection schedule in Area B from January 27 to 31 and February 3 to 7.
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West Broad/Hawthorne Area seeks resident input through open houses and survey
The Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department, along with the West Broad / Hawthorne Area Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee, is organizing three open house sessions and an online survey.
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Athens GICH committee outlines process for 2025 housing project endorsements
The Athens Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Committee has reported a notable interest from various parties in submitting development proposals to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
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ACC Solid Waste Department suspends service due to icy conditions
The ACC Solid Waste Department has announced a suspension of services due to icy conditions affecting neighborhoods and shaded areas.
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Accgov closes offices due to winter storm
Due to anticipated icy road conditions and low temperatures, ACCGov has announced the closure of its general office operations and workstations for non-emergency personnel on Wednesday, January 22.
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Athens-Clarke County Government closes due to icy conditions
Due to icy road conditions and low temperatures, Athens-Clarke County Government (ACCGov) has announced the closure of its general office operations for non-emergency personnel on Wednesday, January 22.
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Transit services suspended until afternoon due to icy roads
ACC Transit has announced an extension of its service suspension until 12:30 PM on January 22 due to ongoing icy road conditions.
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Athens-Clarke County Courthouse closes for non-essential operations on January 22
The Athens-Clarke County Government (ACCGov) and the Courthouse will be closed for non-essential operations on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
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Mayor and Commission reschedule agenda setting session due to winter storm
The Mayor and Commission's Agenda Setting Session meeting, initially set for Tuesday, January 21, at 6:00 PM, has been postponed due to the effects of a winter storm.
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Oconee Rivers Greenway section closed for three days due to construction
A portion of the Oconee Rivers Greenway near the Oconee Hill Cemetery will be closed to all traffic from January 22 to January 24.