In preparation for the upcoming storm, residents are advised to secure their recycling and trash roll carts to prevent them from rolling away and creating unsafe conditions. According to ACC Ordinance, roll carts should not remain at the curb for more than 24 hours. Strong winds can blow recyclables and trash around, leading to litter, while flooding rain can sweep away unsecured containers, posing safety risks on streets. By securing containers, residents help keep streets safe for first responders and solid waste crews.
Due to expected weather impacts from Hurricane Helene, the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) will close general office operations for non-emergency personnel on Friday, September 27. This includes all offices, departments, and buildings such as City Hall, the Courthouse, the Satula Avenue Building, and the Dougherty Street Government Building.
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Barrow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Oconee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clarke County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Barrow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) staff are closely monitoring Hurricane Helene as it approaches, coordinating response efforts across multiple departments including Police, Fire, Transportation and Public Works, Central Services, Leisure Services, Public Utilities, Transit, Human Resources, Communications departments, the Manager’s Office, and other local, state, and federal agencies.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Oconee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Oconee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Elbert County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.