What we do
The Public Information Office (PIO) communicates clearly and openly to the residents of Athens-Clarke County about the government’s goals, activities, and services. The office was established in 1997.
- Manage and maintain ACTV, the government access channel, which is available on Spectrum Channel 180, in a number of public lobbies, and at www.accgov.com/actv
- Broadcast Mayor and Commission meetings live and on-demand on ACTV and online through accgov.com/videos, Facebook, and YouTube
- Produce the monthly ACCENT employee newsletter
- Produce the annual ACC from A to Z resident guide to Athens-Clarke County services
- Produce the quarterly ACCGov Quarterly water bill insert
- Work with media outlets regarding Athens-Clarke County Unified Government activities
- Field residents' questions and concerns via email, phone calls & social media
- Operate the Athens Film Office as the Camera Ready Liaison for productions in Athens-Clarke County
- Administer the accgov.com website
- Administer the ACCGov to You program van and materials for in-person tabling at events