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Athens shelter suspends accepting surrendered dogs due to parvovirus cases
Athens-Clarke County Animal Services will not accept owner-surrendered dogs for intake until July 23 due to two confirmed cases of canine parvovirus and space constraints. The puppy area of the shelter on Buddy Christian Way will also be closed to visitors during this time and some dogs in affected spaces may not be immediately available for adoption,
ACC Gov Seeks Input on Mall Area projects: infrastructure, economic development, housing, and more
Spanning almost 200 acres and creating hundreds of affordable housing units, the Mall Area Tax Allocation District is a major redevelopment project in Athens. Now, local officials want residents to suggest what public benefits they would like to see built in the area. As the redevelopment of the Mall Area...
Renovated Memorial Park dog park set to open July 9
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announced that the Memorial Park dog park will open Tuesday, July 9 after undergoing a complete renovation. It will be open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset, but will be temporarily closed on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays until noon for turf maintenance.
Athens' Avid Bookshop argues against motion to dismiss case against Gwinnett jail
Counsel for Avid Bookshop, an independent Athens bookseller, argued in a recent federal court filing that a motion to dismiss the shop’s challenge to a Gwinnett County Jail book shipment policy should be denied. Avid Bookshop filed suit against Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor and Gwinnett County Jail Commander...
Melanie Miller becomes the first Black woman to run for Georgia House of Representatives District 124
Republican incumbent Trey Rhodes and Democrat Melanie Miller are candidates in the election for the Georgia House of Representatives District 124 on Nov. 5. Miller’s candidacy makes her the first Black woman to run for the District 124 seat, which includes parts of east Athens, Winterville, Oglethorpe County, Taliaferro County, Putnam County and Greene County.
Northeast Georgia twin foals born on Memorial Day strong enough to come home
COLBERT, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The day-to-day looks different now for Melissa Jarvis and her daughter. “It has been good, busy. Excited to have everybody back home. Adjusting to our lack of sleep from all the bandage changes, and nursings and feedings and medications. It has been very rewarding but also very challenging,” said Jarvis.
How to navigate downtown Athens using the Music Walk of Fame
The Classic City is home to one of the most diverse, lively music scenes in the state of Georgia, and the Athens Music Walk of Fame has memorialized the bands that have made their mark on Athens. The Walk of Fame is a two-square block area bounded by Pulaski, West...
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