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Food Bank of Northeast Georgia cuts ribbon to new facility in Athens
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Thursday to announce the completion of its new warehouse and headquarters in Athens. Erin Barger, president and CEO of the Food Bank, noted the new facility on Newton Bridge Road was necessary to provide food for those it serves in the region.
ACC Commission Votes to Change how TSPLOST funds are allocated
The Athens-Clarke County commissioners are changing how they fund transportation projects through the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). TSPLOST, a 1% sales tax, funds various transportation projects approved by county voters. The current TSPLOST 2023 is meeting its revenue goals ahead of schedule, so the next TSPLOST vote will be in May 2026 instead of November 2026.
Beacon opens new locations in Georgia and Texas
Beacon announced that it has opened new locations in Athens, GA and in Midlothian, TX. The new branch in Athens serves the area’s residential and commercial markets including the University of Georgia. “Our complete product catalog, including the TRI-BUILT line, is now available for customers in Athens. We are also pleased to give roofing contractors in the area access to our Beacon PRO+® app to run their businesses more efficiently,” explained Lynn France, Regional Vice President, Southeast.
Athens-Clarke County to Consider Polling Place Shift for Precinct 7A Voters in November Election
Voters of Precinct 7A in Athens-Clarke County should be prepared to cast their ballots at a new location come this November. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration has proposed a shift for the precinct's polling site, moving it from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens to Timothy Baptist Church, just a short distance away at 380 Timothy Road. The change, aimed to take effect from the General Election scheduled for November 5, will not alter voting districts or precincts but purely the physical place where Precinct 7A voters are to exercise their democracy in person on Election Day.
Athens News Matters for July 20, 2024
ACC Commission Votes to Change how TSPLOST funds are allocated. Athens-Clarke County Commissioners moved ahead Tuesday night with a plan to revamp how the county funds some transportation projects. WUGA’s Martin Matheny sat down with Alexia Ridley to discuss this week’s meeting. ACC Board of Elections Seeks Legal...
Athens officials look to use ARPA funds for workforce initiatives, 'impact businesses', more
Athens-Clarke County commissioners recently were briefed on a draft proposal calling for a $1.2 million outlay of federal dollars for local economic development programming. The Business Development and Workforce Support Task Force, co-chaired by Commissioners Carol Myers and Tiffany Taylor, is proposing to use the funding for seven initiatives. The...
Andrew Saunders appointed interim assistant manager for Athens-Clarke County
Acting Manager Niki Jones has named Andrew Saunders as Interim Assistant Manager for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov). Saunders currently serves as the Central Services Director and will assume the Interim Assistant Manager position as of July 22, 2024. “Andrew has a tremendous amount of experience working in several...
Free yoga classes at the Georgia Museum of Art cater to community
Amidst a quiet atmosphere, surrounded by pieces of art, the Georgia Museum of Art provides an opportunity for mindfulness and relaxation through its regular hosting of free yoga classes in its galleries. Every third Thursday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m., instructors from Five Points Yoga come to...
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