New data indicates that as many as 25% of individuals infected with COVID-19 remain asymptomatic. Additionally, science also now informs us that individuals who are symptomatic are infectious up to 48 hours before symptoms appear. Read on...
Deadline extended: applications must be postmarked & notarized by June 1. Applications can be mailed to the Tax Assessor, 325 East Washington Street, Room 280, Athens, Georgia, 30601. Appointments can be made for those who cannot mail applications. Read on...
By an executive order of Governor Kemp, all public elementary and secondary schools shall remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...
Effective March 31, the Firefly & Greenway trails are open for public use to provide opportunities to experience the outdoors while recreating. Leisure Services-sponsored classes, events, programs, and rentals are cancelled through April 24. Read on...
An ACCGov employee in Transit has reported to their supervisor that they tested positive for COVID-19. ACCGov is following guidance provided by the Georgia Department of Health (DPH) with regard to isolation and quarantine, as well as patient privacy. Read on...
The April 1, 2020 deadline for payment of the Business Occupation Tax and regulatory fees is extended to June 1, 2020. All other provisions of the Occupation Tax Ordinance remain in full force and effect. Read on...
Establishments licensed to sell beer and or wine on premises can sell unopened beer and wine for take-out consumption off premises for the duration of the COVID-19 Local Emergency. Read on...
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is receiving offers from medical professionals and other individuals looking for ways to help with the COVID-19 response Read on...
ATTENTION MEGABUS & FLIXBUS CUSTOMERS:
Effective immediately: All Flixbus and Megabus Bus Service to/from Athens have been canceled until further notice. Read on...
Limiting large gatherings of more than 10 at a single location if gathering requires persons to stand or be seated within 6' of another, ordering "shelter in place" for specific populations, and closing bars and nightclubs in Georgia for 14 days. Read on...
All valid GA driver’s licenses and ID cards with an expiration date between now and June 30, 2020, will receive an extension by a period of 60 days. Georgia DDS customer service centers will cease customer-facing services until further notice. Read on...
The Board of Elections is providing information concerning the Presidential Preference Primary which was postponed to coincide with the General Primary on May 19, 2020. Read on...
The Northeast Health District has opened a drive-through site that is testing for COVID-19 by referral. The testing site is performing specimen collection only, and results will take three to four days. No results will be given on-site. Read on...
There are no approved vaccines, drugs, or investigational products currently available to treat or prevent the COVID-19 virus. No one, acting in any official capacity, has been conducting door-to-door testing for COVID-19 in the area. Read on...
Georgia has received an official statewide disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration. This declaration will provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans to impacted small businesses in Georgia. Read on...
ACC Transit will operate a weekend schedule, stop collecting fares, and implement additional health and safety measures in response to coronavirus concerns during March 18-April 7. Read on...
In order to help minimize exposure and contacts, the courts in Athens-Clarke County and the Western Judicial Circuit will scale back court-related operations through April 13. Read on...
With a continuing focus on the primary function to protect and serve the community, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department is taking several proactive steps to keep their members and the community safe. Read on...
Due to the delay of receiving election data from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, scheduled Logic and Accuracy testing of the voting equipment for the May 19, 2020 General Primary is postponed until further notice. Read on...
Dr. Ilka McConnell has been named the new Economic Development Department Director. Her first day will be April 1. An Athens resident, McConnell has worked with Gwinnett County as the Strategic and Economic Development Manager since August 2018. Read on...
The 45th Juried Exhibition opens on March 5 with an opening reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and runs March 5 - May 2, 2020. All exhibitions are free and open to the public during regular gallery hours. Read on...
