1. Leaf and Limb Map

    ACC leaf and limb crews will finish in Area B and begin Area C during the week of April 4-7

    ACC leaf and limb crews will finish in Area B and begin collection Area C during the week of April 4-7. Read on...
  2. Swearing-In Ceremonies for District 2 Commissioner-Elect Melissa Link on Tues., April 4

    Swearing-In Ceremonies for District 2 Commissioner-Elect Melissa Link on Tues., April 4

    Athens-Clarke County District 2 Commissioner-Elect Melissa Link will be formally sworn in to office on Tuesday, April 4 for the special election term of office that runs until January 2025. Read on...
  3. Residents Sought for 10 Positions on 6 Policy-Making Boards by Friday, April 7

    Residents Sought for 10 Positions on Six Policy-Making Boards by Friday, April 7

    ACCGov is seeking qualified candidates to fill 10 volunteer positions on six important policy-making boards. Read on...
  4. Animal Services Adoption Center Dog Area Under Precautionary Quarantine until April 5

    Animal Services Adoption Center Dog Area Under Precautionary Quarantine until April 5

    The quarantine is due to the possible presence of canine parvovirus identified in a dead dog. No volunteers or visitors will be allowed in the dog area. Owner surrenders will not be allowed. Owner reclaims will be allowed with advisement during this time. Read on...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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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