City of Athens
Recent News About City of Athens
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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.
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Animal Services limits adoption center access due to increased ringworm cases
The ACCGov Animal Services Department will limit services at its Adoption Center on October 23 and 24 to conduct a deep cleaning. This decision follows an increase in ringworm cases among animals housed at the facility located at 125 Buddy Christian Way. The limitations will affect both the cat and dog areas.
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Thanksgiving park hours announced; buildings closed on November 29
Parks will be accessible to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29. However, buildings within the parks will not be open on that day.
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Animal shelter requests newspaper donations amid rise in ringworm cases
The local animal shelter is in need of newspaper donations due to an increase in ringworm cases. The newspapers will be used for cleaning and disinfecting the areas where animals are housed.
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Parks announce reduced hours for Veterans Day holiday
All parks will operate under reduced hours from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Veterans Day. The facilities and parks are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, November 12, following their regular hours of operation.
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HCD releases annual report detailing community impact for fiscal year 2024
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) of ACCGov has released its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for 2024. This report is part of the department's obligations to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Athens-Clarke County seeks residents for policy-making board positions
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking residents to fill several positions on seven policy-making boards. The available positions include: