Clarke County
Recent News About Clarke County
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Special Election-Commissioner for District 2
Athens Clarke County Elections office will conduct a Special Called Election to fill the unexpired seat of Commission District 2, Mariah Parker (resigned).
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2022 Downtown Athens Parade of Lights Video on ACTV through Dec. 31 & Available Online
A video of the 2022 Downtown Parade of Lights is broadcasting daily on ACTV, the Athens-Clarke County government access television channel, every four hours at 8:00 AM, noon, 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM, midnight and 4:00 AM, except when pre-empted by broadcasts or rebroadcasts of Mayor and Commission meetings.
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MLK Day of Service in Athens-Clarke County
Athenians are invited to honor Dr. King's legacy at the annual Athens-Clarke County Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023.
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Public Information Sessions for 2023 Comprehensive Plan
The Athens-Clarke County Planning Department has released a draft of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan for Athens-Clarke County for public review and comment.
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"Movies by Moonlight" Double Feature at Sandy Creek Park
The Leisure Services Department will host a free “Movies by Moonlight” double feature outdoor movie on Friday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Sandy Creek Park.
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Qualifying for Commissioner for District 2
Qualifying for Commissioner for District 2
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Afternoon House Fire on Springtree Road Results in Fatality
On December 1, 2022, at 2:25 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services received an alarm for a possible structure fire at 210 Springtree Road.
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Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services Receives Donation of Pet Oxygen Masks
Each year, it’s estimated more than 40,000 pets die in fires, most succumbing to smoke inhalation.
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ACCGov Animal Services, Leisure Services, Solid Waste, Transit & Other Schedules for Thanksgiving
ACCGov Animal Services, Leisure Services, Solid Waste, Transit & Other Schedules for Thanksgiving
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Residents Sought for 10 Positions on Five Policy-Making Boards by Nov. 11
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following terms on important policy-making boards:One position on the Athens-Clarke County Industrial Development Authority for a term of two years.
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Monday-Friday, October 24 - 28 - Planning Department front window will close at 2:00
Monday-Friday, October 24 - 28 - Planning Department front window will close at 2:00
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Athens-Clarke County Real Estate & Personal Property 2022 Tax Bills Due Oct. 20
Athens-Clarke County 2022 tax bills for real estate and personal property were mailed in August and are due on or before October 20, 2022.
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ACCGov Seeks Public Input on Barber Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements through Oct. 16
ACCGov Seeks Public Input on Barber Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements through Oct. 16
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Judicial Center Site Selection Criteria & Project Concept Public Input through Oct. 12
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) invites residents to provide input on site selection criteria and project concept for the new Judicial Center project as part of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) 2020 Project 1 – Facilities Space Modernization.
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East Side Public Library Site Selection Criteria & Programming Public Input through Oct. 7
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) invites residents to provide input on site selection criteria and other elements of a new library branch on the east side of the community as part of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) 2020 Project 25 – East Side Public Library.
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Medium COVID-19 Community Level in Athens-Clarke County Discontinues Mask Requirement
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lowered Athens-Clarke County's COVID-19 Community Level from "High" to "Medium" in its latest data report on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
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High COVID-19 Community Level in Athens-Clarke County Continues Mask Requirement, Other Measures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has continued to list Athens-Clarke County's COVID-19 Community Level as High in its latest data report on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
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Prince Avenue 3-Lane Pilot Project Installation in September for 60-Day Study
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) will install a pilot project beginning in mid-September to change the locally-controlled area of Prince Avenue from a four-lane vehicle road with two vehicle lanes in each direction to a three-lane vehicle road with one vehicle lane in each direction, a center turning lane, two separated bike lanes, and other safety features.
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Eligibility of Voters & Candidates for District 2 Commission Special Election Still Being Determined
Information distributed from ACCGov on August 29, 2022 about Mariah Parker’s resignation and the Special Election indicated that voters who reside in the new District 2 area created through redistricting would be eligible to vote in the Special Election. However, this remains under review and will ultimately be determined by the Board of Elections.
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High COVID-19 Community Level in Athens-Clarke County Reinstates Mask Requirement, Other Measures
High COVID-19 Community Level in Athens-Clarke County Reinstates Mask Requirement, Other Measures