Agendas

Links to agendas of the Mayor & Commission and Planning-related boards, authorities & commissions.

Animal Adoption

Animals can be adopted from the Animal Services Adoption Center. An application, a fee, a landlord letter of approval (if applicable), and a waiting period are required.

Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

A number of volunteer, unpaid, major policy board provide important input and additional perspectives for staff and elected officials. Boards, authorities, commissions, task forces, user groups, etc. may be appointed by the Mayor & Commission or directly by the Mayor.

Calendar of Events & Meetings

A list of upcoming ACCGov-related events including Mayor & Commission meetings, public comment opportunities, and Leisure Services programs.

Citizens Government Academy

The Athens-Clarke County Citizens Government Academy is a ten (10) week program designed to offer our residents the opportunity to learn how their local government works and how they can become more involved.

Code of Ordinances

Searchable index of all ordinances approved by the Athens-Clarke County Commission.

Initiatives

1. Athensmade

   Athensmade’s purpose is to help drive local economic growth and diversity by developing the brand of the community through programs that build and support local businesses, assist entrepreneurs, and foster connections between local educators and our business community. They also aim to engage the entire community in the development of a succinct and well‐known spirit of pride around doing business in Athens.

2. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

   Information related to the receipt and distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

3. Athens Wellbeing Project

   The mission of the Athens Wellbeing Project is to integrate the planning efforts and improve the outcomes achieved by local institutions, organizations, and community stakeholders through collecting and sharing open-access, neighborhood-level data that is representative of Athens-Clarke County's population.

4. Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan

   On October 2, 2018, the Mayor and Commission approved the Athens in Motion bike/pedestrian master plan. The Athens In Motion Plan identifies a clear strategy for near and long-term projects that will result in a safe, connected, and equitable bike and pedestrian network for Athens-Clarke County.

5. Envision Athens

   Envision Athens is a community-wide effort to develop a common vision for the future of the Athens-Clarke County community. This process will result in a visionary, yet achievable multi-dimensional strategy to guide community and economic development for the next 20 years. In doing so, a shared sense of accountability and commitment to implementation will be achieved –this will not be “just another plan.” Envision Athens will be open and inclusive, intuitive and informed, and carefully-designed and facilitated.

6. Southern Network for Economic Mobility

   The two year Southern Network for Economic Mobility program calls for the creation of an eight member team of community leaders in business, government, education, nonprofits, and philanthropy. This team is to examine how well existing systems are reaching those young people facing the most difficult barriers to advancement; analyze the policies, systems, and culture that impede their progression; and adapt or build the pathways that connect institutions and social supports, from school to rewarding employment.

7. West Broad Initiative

   The Clarke County School District (CCSD), the Athens Housing Authority (AHA), and the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) are working together regarding the opportunity and potential to strengthen the Brooklyn/Rocksprings Neighborhood area:

8. What Works Cities Partnership

   The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County has been selected as one of 95 cities partnering with Bloomberg Philanthropies' national What Works Cities initiative, one of the largest-ever philanthropic efforts to enhance the use of data and evidence in the public sector. Athens-Clarke County will receive expert technical assistance in its partnership with the Center for Government Excellence at John Hopkins University and Results for America, two of five organizations within the What Works Cities consortium.

Mayor & Commission Information

The Commission is the governing authority of Athens-Clarke County and consists of 10 members, each representing a geographical district. Among powers conferred by the Charter, the Commission has the power to set tax rates, adopt a budget, and establish policy through the adoption of ordinances and resolutions.

Meetings & Events

A calendar listing of meetings and events of ACCGov and related boards, authorities, commissions, and committees.

Minutes

List of Athens-Clarke County boards, authorities & commissions who have minutes available online.

Notifications

Subscribe to receive notifications by text and/or email in a variety of alert, calendar, and newsletter categories.

1. Emergency Notification Activation Protocol

   A brief description of the protocol used in sending emergency notifications.

Online Payments

Online payments are accepted for a number of ACCGov departments, divisions, and courts.

Open Records Request

Procedures for filing an open records request

Public Comment

A repository for various ACCGov-related public comment forms, etc.

1. Mayor & Commission Agenda Comment Form

   This form will allow visitors to comment on current agenda items under consideration by the Mayor and Commission. The form will provide the same comments to all 10 commissioners and the mayor.

Report a Problem

Contacts for reporting a problem to the Unified Government.

Social Media Accounts

1. Social Media Policy

   Social media policy for Athens-Clarke County Unified Government social media accounts.

Snapshot

Each month, Manager Blaine Williams provides a brief summary about some of the activities undertaken by the Unified Government to further the Mayor and Commission's strategic commitments to the citizens of Athens-Clarke County

Special Event Registration

Staff Directory

Surveys

Forms and surveys from various departments in the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government soliciting feedback on a number of programs, projects, initiatives, and operations

1. Affordable Housing Funding - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

   ACCGov is seeking public input on affordable housing. This information will be used to inform how funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be used to address affordable housing in Athens-Clarke County. This survey closes October 21, 2022.

2. Athens-Clarke County Disparity Study

   You may use this form if you would like to submit written comments about your experiences with the Unified Government. Please provide details of your experiences, regarding doing business or attempting to do business with the Unified Government, its prime contractors/vendors, or in the private sector marketplace. Please be specific in your comments regarding entities involved, as well as time and location for the experiences that you share. This survey closes on November 1, 2022.

3. Broadband Survey & Internet Speed Test

   As part of SPLOST 2020 Project 22: Broadband Connectivity Enhancement, ACCGov is asking residents to complete an online survey and internet speed test. This survey closes September 30, 2022.

4. East Side Public Library Feedback Form

   ACCGov invites residents to provide input on site selection criteria and other elements of a new library branch on the east side of the community as part of SPLOST 2020 Project 25 – East Side Public Library. This survey closes on October 7, 2022.

5. Youth & Community Enrichment Facility Potential Site Feedback Form

   SPLOST 2011 Project #22: Youth and Community Enrichment Facility is now in Stage II of the site selection process.Ten parcels and parcel groups were found by the Site Selection Committee to be the highest scoring and most viable sites for consideration. The public is invited to review and comment on the sites on this survey through October 9.

Videos

Videos of Mayor & Commission meetings, public service announcements, and other areas of interest from the Unified Government.

Volunteer

Volunteer with Athens-Clarke County

Voter Registration