A message from Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz about the Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Mayor's Recommended Budget and providing information about programs and resources for residents and business owners dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Read on...
Jones has over 17 years of experience with local governments in North Carolina. He currently serves as the Planning Director for the Town of Wendell, North Carolina. His first day with ACCGov will be June 14, 2021. Read on...
The Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Mayor’s Recommended Budget for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) has been submitted to the Commission for review. Read on...
The public comment survey includes a story map highlighting project alternatives and cost comparisons. Other background information available online includes a video and PDF presentation that explains the Barber Street project and options. Read on...
As of Monday, April 26, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will begin sending citations for violations instead of warnings for school speed zone camera violations near Barnett Shoals, JJ Harris & Whitehead Elementary Schools. Read on...
Butch McDuffie is retiring from ACCGov as of April 30 as Transit Director. Assistant Director Pat Hale will serve as Interim Transit Director until a permanent replacement is hired. Read on...
ACCGov’s Community Forestry Program is launching a collaborative Community Tree Study to collect information on the composition and environmental benefits of ACC's trees. It begins over the next two months with a final report expected in the fall. Read on...
The Classic Center is seeking input about the SPLOST 2020 Classic Center Arena project at three sessions on April 5, April 19 & May 10. The meetings will be held in-person and also streamed live and on-demand. Read on...
Stephens is retiring from ACCGov as of April 2, 2021 after more than 30 years of water and wastewater experience in Arkansas, Colorado, and Georgia. Hollis Terry will serve as Interim Public Utilities Director until a permanent replacement is hired. Read on...
At their Regular Session meeting on January 6, 2021, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission unanimously agreed to continue fare-free transit for passengers through June 30, 2021. Read on...
