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Georgia Court of Appeals denies DA's motion to dismiss Athens man's complaint
The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied an appeal by Western Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzales who sought to dismiss a suit filed in 2023 that alleged she was not complying with state law in regards to carrying out her responsibilities as an elected prosecutor. The decision was released Monday.
Health inspections: 'Grime' in kitchen prompts low score at Oconee County restaurant
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted June 19-July 2. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and...
Interim principals appointed at W.R. Coile Middle and Whitehead Elementary in Clarke County
Two veteran educators have been appointed to fill interim principal positions at two schools in Clarke County. District Superintendent Robbie Hooker this week announced that April Braswell was appointed for W.R. Coile Middle School. She replaces Beverly Ford, who resigned recently after 18 years in the district to take a position in North Carolina.
UGA, Army unite to support military installations
COLUMBUS – The University of Georgia and the U.S. Army have signed a regional intergovernmental support agreement to enhance the resilience of military installations and their surrounding communities. The signing ceremony was held at Fort Moore at McGinnis-Wickham Hall. Administered through the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, this groundbreaking RIGSA — authorized for up to $100 million over 10 years — will streamline the ability of Army installations to obtain services from UGA and its partners. ...
County Stormwater Fee to Rise by almost $15 per Property, fees to repair and replace culverts
Starting this month, Athens-Clarke County residents may see an increase on one of their bills—the stormwater utility fee. On average, Athens-Clarke County property owners will see an increase of $14 on their stormwater utility fee, the first time this fee has risen since 2005. Collected fees are exclusively used on stormwater programs around the county, like replacing and repairing culverts. The stormwater utility fee applies to both taxable and tax-exempt properties.
ACCGov schedule and service changes for Independence Day
On Monday, July 1, Athens-Clarke County Government announced schedule and service changes for the upcoming Independence Day. The Animal Shelter/Adoption Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Additionally, Animal Services officers will not be available for non-emergency calls on July 4, with non-emergency service calls resuming on the following day. Animal bites, a seriously sick or injured animal, an animal trapped inside a living space of a home and other emergency services will be provided throughout the holiday by calling 911. The Animal Services Department can be reached by calling 706-613-3540 or visiting www.accgov.com/animalservices.
Rezoning sought to construct 12-building apartment complex across from Athens Kroger superstore
The Kroger shopping center at U.S. Highway 29 and Georgia Highway 72, already an attractive center for commercial development, now is attracting residential development proposals. At its recent meeting, the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission recommended unanimously that the full Commission approve both a zoning change and a change in the...
ACC Publishes List of Short-Term Rentals Protected by Sunset Clause
Short-term rental owners in Athens-Clarke County can see if their properties have been identified as legal non-conforming rentals under a new ordinance. In February, the Athens-Clarke County Government regulations for short-term rentals. STRs are properties rented out for less than 31 days at a time, often on sites like VRBO and Airbnb.
ACC Gov Opens Bidding Process for $4 Million Firefly Trail Portion
Pedestrians, bikers, and other users of Athens-Clarke County’s Firefly Trail may see more open pavement soon. The Athens-Clarke County Government recently opened the bidding process for a section of the Firefly Trail that spans over two and a half miles from Spring Valley Road to the City of Winterville.
Athens-Clarke County Selected to Join Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance
The Athens-Clarke County, GA Unified Government (ACCGOv) and Mayor Kelly Girtz have been selected to participate in the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance alongside a total of 23 mayors from North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Some of the other communities represented include Tampa, FL; Green Bay, WI; San José, CA; San Fernando, Chile; Montego Bay, Jamaica; San Isidro, Argentina; Rionegro, Columbia; and Ottawa, Canada. The Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance now includes 65 cities across 12 countries.
Watkinsville native serves with the next generation of Naval Aviation Warfighters
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS—Ensign Jay Hamil, a native of Watkinsville, is serving in the U.S. Navy, where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world. Hamil, a 2019 graduate of North Oconee High School, joined the Navy one year ago. Hamil also earned a bachelor’s...
For ACC Solid Waste Customers Only: 2024 Fourth of July Holiday Schedule
The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department will suspend compost, garbage, recycling, and leaf & limb collections on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 in recognition of the Fourth of July Holiday. If you have commercial or residential service with us and are located within the Downtown District your service will be picked...
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