The Mayor and Commission approved an eighth declaration of a local state of emergency on Sept. 15, which includes a requirement for face covers in entities and public spaces. The declaration continues in effect until Oct. 15. Read on...

ACC leaf and limb crews will collect material in Area E during the week of Sep. 21-25. Read on...

The next phase of work on the East Clayton Street Improvements Project will begin the week of September 14 to prepare for the installation of new electrical conduit in the corridor. Read on...

The local Complete Count Committee announces outreach plans in low-count areas on August 7, 8, 14 & 15. Athens-Clarke County’s Census participation rate (56.8%) lags state (58.7%) and national completion rates (62.9%). Read on...

Testing will take place at the ACCGov Facilities and Landscape Management Building at 2555 Lexington Road. It will continue until all units have been tested and proven accurate. The public is invited to sign up and view the testing. Read on...

Video of the Mayor & Commission Special Called & Work Sessions from September 8, 2020 is available on-demand online. Read on...

The Joint Development Authority of ACCGov and Winterville and the Northeast Georgia Business Alliance open applications Sep. 8 for emergency grants and low-interest emergency loans to provide assistance to local small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Read on...

Registered voters can request an absentee ballot through the Georgia Secretary of State's online portal. Read on...

Video of the Mayor & Commission Regular Session from September 1, 2020 is available on-demand online. Read on...

ACCGov Manager Blaine Williams has named Robert Cheshire as the first Capital Projects Director. Cheshire will begin in his new role on September 14. Cheshire has experience in both the private sector and the public sector with the City of Statesboro. Read on...

This month’s edition features the premiere of the Athens Music Walk of Fame and a discussion with Mayor Kelly Girtz and two members of bands from the first class of inductees - Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers and Michael Stipe of R.E.M. Read on...

To recognize the contributions of the artists who have helped make Athens a destination for music fans, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission announces the launch of the Athens Music Walk of Fame and its first 10 inductees. Read on...

On August 11, 2020, the ACCGov Mayor and Commission authorized the execution of the Coronavirus Relief Fund terms and conditions agreement and disbursement of $5.29 million funds for a variety of community services through December 30, 2020. Read on...

Video of the Mayor & Commission Emergency Special Called Session on August 14, 2020 is available live online and on ACTV Cable Channel 180 (University of Georgia Cable Channel 6). Read on...

The Stormwater Management Program was recently named an "Education Program of Excellence" in the Watershed Category by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.