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...
The Clarke County Board of Assessors requests that all personal property tax returns and conservation use applications be mailed to their office at 325 E. Washington St. Room 280, Athens, Georgia, 30601. Read on...
On March 26, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.26.20.02 closing public elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020. Students may return to school on Monday, April 27, 2020. 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...
Leisure Services trails and open space parks are open. This includes Ben Burton Park, Dudley Park, the Greenway, Firefly Trail, and Sandy Creek Nature Center trails. 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...
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...
