City of Athens
Recent News About City of Athens
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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.
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Athens-Clarke County seeks proposals for Juneteenth event coordinator
The Athens-Clarke County Government's People & Belonging Department has opened the proposal submission process for a Juneteenth Event Coordinator.
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Athens-Clarke County elections director resigns for new role in Dekalb County
Charlotte Sosebee, the Elections Director for Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov), has stepped down from her role as of February 21, 2025.
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Winterville announces special election to fill unexpired council seat
The City of Winterville's Mayor and City Council decided on February 11, 2025, to inform the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections about a Special Election.
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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.