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Athens task force to unveil workforce development plan, though another already approved
Less than two weeks after the Athens-Clarke County Commission allocated $1.9 million in federal funds to a workforce development initiative spearheaded by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, a workforce development task force created by the commission and chaired by Commissioners Carol Myers and Tiffany Taylor is getting ready to unveil its own proposal.
Star Spangled Classic at Southeast Clarke Park
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government welcomes the community to celebrate Independence Day at the Star Spangled Classic on Saturday, June 29 at Southeast Clarke Park at 4440 Lexington Road! Complete details and map are available at www.accgov.com/fireworks. Free activities, including carnival rides, inflatables, a photo both, and more, begin at 6:00...
Athens-Clarke County Seeks Public Input on $5 Million HUD Funding to Revamp Manufactured Housing
Athens-Clarke County Government's Housing & Community Development department is reaching out to the public to weigh in on a significant funding application—this time a $5 million request from the HUD Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) competition that could transform the way local manufactured housing communities function, according to a release posted on the ACCGov website.
Athens school district’s Meredith Dykes named Georgia school nurse of the year
The Clarke County School District has announced that veteran school nurse Meredith Dykes has been named the state’s School Nurse of the Year by the Georgia Association of School Nurses. Dykes had been nominated by her CCSD nursing colleagues. She was presented with the award earlier this month at...
Experience UGA wins 2024 ITGA Presidential Excellence Award
The University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning announces that its collaborative program, Experience UGA, was recently recognized for its impact in the community with the 2024 International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) Presidential Excellence Award. Experience UGA, a program coordinated by University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning in partnership...
How to Start a Garden From Scratch
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice, having a home garden can be an enriching experience. But starting from scratch may seem like a daunting endeavor. To help you embark on this journey, we’ve compiled a general guide, drawing insights from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension publications and Clarke County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Laura Ney on the most important steps for establishing a garden. Ney hosts a monthly Green Thumb Lecture Series with Master Gardener Extension Volunteers to provide expert advice and research-backed information on a variety of home garden topics.
ACCPD investigates machete attack
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating an assault that took place at Advantage Homeless Day Service Center on Thursday, June 20 at approximately 4 p.m. Officers responded to the scene and found the victim, an employee of the center, with injuries to his head and face caused by a machete. The victim was transported away from the scene by EMS.
Retired couple fighting hunger in Athens
Geoff Rushing and his wife Connie have long been concerned about hunger in their community, logging numerous hours volunteering with local homeless shelters and relief agencies. As they entered their retirement years, the couple saw the problem getting worse, and rather than ease into a life of leisure, they got...
Homes in Clarke County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for March shows that potential buyers and sellers in Clarke County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $283,000. The median home sold for $315,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means March, the most recent month...
Athens traffic control proposal gives residents power
Leave it to Athens and Clarke County to come up with an attractive solution to speeding on residential streets and in neighborhoods. The Athens-Clarke County Commission will consider a proposal to allow residents to take steps on their own behalf to prevent their streets from becoming potential death zones. On...
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