City of Athens
Recent News About City of Athens
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Thanksgiving waste collection schedule changes in Athens-Clarke County
The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department has announced changes to its collection schedule due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
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Mayor & Commission session to stream live; available later online
Video coverage of the Mayor and Commission Special Called and Agenda Setting Session on November 19, 2024, will be accessible live on YouTube or at www.accgov.com/videos.
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Leaf and limb collection schedule announced for Areas D and E
ACC Leaf and Limb Crews are set to complete their work in Area D on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
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Athens-Clarke County adjusts court operations due to elevator limitations
Court proceedings in Athens-Clarke County will continue under a contingency plan due to limited elevator access at the courthouse.
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Mayor & Commission work session to stream live on November 12
The Mayor and Commission Work Session scheduled for November 12, 2024, will be streamed live on YouTube.
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Downtown Parade of Lights to illuminate streets on December 5
The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is set to take place on Thursday, December 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This year's theme is "Run, Run Rudolph," and performing units will be judged as they reach the receiving stage next to the...
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Athens-Clarke County announces service changes for Veterans Day
The Athens-Clarke County government has announced a series of schedule and service changes for Veterans Day on Monday, November 11.
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Athens-Clarke County adjusts waste collection for Veterans Day
The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department has announced changes to its collection schedule in observance of Veterans Day on November 11, 2024.
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Animal Services requests towel donations for animal care and kennel cleaning
Animal Services is urgently seeking donations of gently used bath towels and hand rags.
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Community centers in local area close temporarily for floor repairs
The Heard Park Community Center and Lay Park are scheduled for temporary closure to undergo annual maintenance.
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Public invited to discuss new sidewalks on Vincent Drive in Athens
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking public input on a proposed sidewalk segment along Vincent Drive.
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Amanda Trimble appointed full-time juvenile court judge; Latasha Barnes Prempeh joins part-time
On October 31, 2024, the Superior Court of the Western Judicial Circuit announced new appointments for its Juvenile Court.
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Master gardener program opens applications for January start
The Athens Area Master Gardener Program is set to commence in January 2025.
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Athens-Clarke County reports zero lead service lines in new online inventory
The Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department (PUD) has introduced an online database and map of the Water Service Line Inventory at www.accgov.com/waterservicelines.
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Ballot counting begins for Georgia's general election on November 5
Notice has been given that the computation and canvassing of votes for the November 5, 2024 General Election will commence on the same day at 7:30 PM.
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Public invited to contribute to Athens' Safe Streets action plan
The Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department is inviting public feedback on the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan until November 24.
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Athens-Clarke County addresses clerical error sending duplicate absentee ballots
The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department has identified a clerical error that led to the unintended mailing of a second absentee ballot to about 725 registered voters.
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Grand jury seeks applicants for tax equalization board by December deadline
The Grand Jury for the October 2024 Term of the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, is tasked with appointing or reappointing five members to the Board of Tax Equalization.
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Athens-Clarke County announces schedule for ballot processing and tabulation
The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department has announced the schedule for processing and tabulating absentee ballots and advance votes for the upcoming election on November 5, 2024.
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Melinda Lord named director of ACCGov Housing & Community Development
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government has appointed Melinda Lord as the Director of Housing and Community Development. Acting Manager Niki Jones confirmed that Lord's appointment is effective immediately. Lord had been serving as Interim Director since February 2024, following the resignation of former director Roderick Wallace.