City of Athens
Recent News About City of Athens
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Athens-Clarke County prepares for severe winter weather with closures and safety measures
In anticipation of severe winter weather expected to hit the area starting Friday, January 10, 2025, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is actively monitoring the storm's trajectory and potential impact.
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Athens-Clarke County tax offices close due to expected severe weather
The Athens-Clarke County Tax Commissioner’s Property Tax and Tag Offices will remain closed on Friday, January 10th.
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Athens-Clarke County closes non-emergency operations due to winter storm
Due to anticipated impacts from a winter storm, Athens-Clarke County Government (ACCGov) will close its general office operations and workstations for non-emergency personnel on Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11.
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Winter storm prompts ACCGov to close non-essential services on January 11
ACCGov has announced the closure of non-essential services on Saturday, January 11, due to an impending winter storm.
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Athens-Clarke County closes non-essential services due to severe weather
Due to severe weather conditions affecting the Athens area, the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) has announced the closure of general office operations and workstations for non-emergency personnel on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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Acc transit services to halt on MLK Day
There will be no bus service and administrative offices will be closed on January 20th in recognition of MLK Day.
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Mayor & Commission session to stream live; available later on-demand
Video coverage of the Mayor and Commission Regular Session on January 7, 2025, will be accessible live on YouTube and through www.accgov.com/videos.
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Brad Griffin appointed interim manager for Athens-Clarke County
At the Athens-Clarke County Regular Session voting meeting on January 7, 2025, Mayor Kelly Girtz's recommendation to appoint Brad Griffin as Interim Manager was approved by the Mayor and Commission.
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Route 27 increases service frequency starting January 21
Route 27, which connects the East Side to Downtown, will see an increase in service frequency starting January 21.
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Lay Park shifts to emergency shelter due to winter storm
In response to predicted winter storm conditions, Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency that includes Athens-Clarke County.
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Athens-Clarke County opens leisure services scholarship applications for youth
Athens-Clarke County's Leisure Services Department has announced the renewal of its scholarship program for residents under 18.
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Athens-Clarke County opens spring program registration in February
Online registration for spring programs offered by Athens-Clarke County's Leisure Services will commence on February 1 for local residents.
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ACC government adjusts schedules for New Year holiday
Animal Services will close its Adoption Center on January 1, with regular hours resuming the following day.
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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.