1. Housing & Community Development Department hosting two fair housing events in April

    Fair Housing 2023 Month Events

    Housing & Community Development (HCD) will host two events for Fair Housing Month in April. Read on...
  2. In an effort to keep leaf and limb collection on a six week rotation consistently, the ACC Solid Was

    ACC Leaf & Limb Collection Area Change Effective the week of Monday April 3, 2023

    In an effort to keep leaf and limb collection on a six week rotation consistently, the ACC Solid Waste Department is moving a number of streets from Area B to Area D effective the week of Monday April 3, 2023. Read on...
  3. Business Occupation Tax Renewal Applications due April 1

    Business Occupation Tax Renewal Applications due by Monday, April 3

    Renewal applications for the 2023 Business Occupation Tax for Athens-Clarke County businesses are due by Monday, April 3, 2023. Read on...
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    Calls for Public Art: Classic Center Arena

    The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) invites professional artists to submit qualifications for three sites for the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia. Read on...
  5. Chase Street Improvements NewsFlash Image

    ACCGov Seeks Public Input on North Chase Street Corridor Improvements through March 29

    Residents are invited to provide feedback on preliminary concepts for improvements to the North Chase Street corridor from Bryan Street to Barber Street / Newton Bridge Road through March 29. Read on...
  6. Municipal Court Judge Ryan Hope Appointed as State Court Judge

    Ryan Hope Sworn In as State Court Judge

    Municipal Court Judge Ryan Hope was appointed by Governor Kemp to fill a vacant seat on the State Court of Athens-Clarke County. Hope was sworn in on March 1. Read on...
  7. Homestead Exemption Increase to $25,000 & Low-Income Homestead Exemption New for 2023

    Homestead Exemption Increase to $25,000 & Low-Income Homestead Exemption New for 2023

    On November 8, 2022, Athens-Clarke County residents voted to increase the current homestead exemption on property taxes from $10,000 to $25,000 and to create a new low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption. Read on...
  8. Free Arrest Records Restriction Event on Sat., April 15. Pre-register by March 20.

    Free Athens-Clarke County Arrest Record Restriction Event on Sat., April 15

    The ACC Arrest Record Restriction Event takes place at the Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center on Lexington Road from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The event is free of charge for up to 100 individuals who pre-register online or by paper form through March 20. Read on...
  9. Flood Damage NewsFlash Image

    Ongoing Road Closures Due to Damage from Flooding & Heavy Rains

    Several Athens-Clarke County roads will be closed indefinitely as crews work to design and replace failed stormwater pipes and culverts under the roads. Read on...
  10. Fowler Mill Road Construction Complete as of Jan. 25 NewsFlash Image

    Fowler Mill Road Bridge Temporary Repairs Complete - Road Open to Through Traffic

    Construction of temporary repairs to the Fowler Mill Road bridge will begin the week of January 9, 2023 with an anticipated reopening of the bridge by late March. A permanent bridge replacement is planned for construction in 2025. Read on...
  11. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

    Local COVID-19 Information & Resources

    Information for COVID-19 in Athens-Clarke County. Includes resources for vaccinations, testing, and prevention as well links to the Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and more. Read on...
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