Christmas Day

December 25, 2019, All Day

Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation

December 7, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Animal Shelter

Interested in working with animals at the Animal Shelter and helping find them new homes? Come out to this required orientation to learn about the shelter and how you can help volunteer.

Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation

December 18, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Animal Shelter

Interested in working with animals at the Animal Shelter and helping find them new homes? Come out to this required orientation to learn about the shelter and how you can help volunteer.

Hearings Board Meeting Agenda Setting

December 11, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Dougherty Street Governmental Building Auditorium

Hearings Board Meeting

December 11, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Dougherty Street Governmental Building Auditorium

Historic Preservation Education Committee

December 16, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Planning Dept. Conference Room

The Education Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission works on a variety of projects including an annual report and educational brochures and presentations to help educate about the role of the HPC, the Design Guidelines, and the field of historic preservation. Please verify that the meeting remains as scheduled prior to travelling to attend.

Historic Preservation Designation Committee

December 18, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Planning Dept. Conference Room

The Designation Committee is a sub-committee of the Historic Preservation Commission. They only meet when there is designation related business to attend to. Please confirm the meeting is taking place prior to attending.

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda Setting

December 18, 2019, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Planning Dept. Conference Room

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

December 18, 2019, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Dougherty Street Governmental Building Auditorium

"Collections from our Community: Tad Gloeckler’s Flyswatters" at Lyndon House Arts Center

October 14, 2019 - January 7, 2020

"WILD" Clarke County School District Student Art Exhibition at Lyndon House Arts Center

November 16, 2019 - January 18, 2020

Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission - Executive Committee Meeting

December 9, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Athens Cultural Affairs Commission Meeting

December 9, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Morton Theatre Corporation Board of Directions Meeting

December 17, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Morton Theatre

INSPIRE Christmas Showcase

December 7, 2019, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ Morton Theatre

Holiday Dance Recital at the Morton

INSPIRE Christmas Showcase

December 7, 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Morton Theatre

Holiday Dance Recital at the Morton

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

December 12, 2019, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Morton Theatre

Live Holiday Radio Play performed at the Morton

A Bing Crosby Christmas, Starring Jared Bradshaw, featuring the music of the Andrews Sisters

December 21, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Morton Theatre

Holiday show presented by BUICEntennial Productions and Artists Lounge Live

"2019 Deck the Walls: Shop Local for the Season" at Lyndon House Arts Center

November 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - December 29, 2019, 5:00 PM

Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park

December 7, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bishop Park

"Naturalist's Walk" at Sandy Creek Nature Center

December 7, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Sandy Creek Nature Center

"Sasquatch Adventure"

December 7, 2019, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

"Deck the Hollow" at Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park

December 7, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bear Hollow Zoo

"Deck the Hollow" at Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park

December 8, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bear Hollow Zoo

"Tiny Tales at the Zoo" at Memorial Park

December 10, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

"Full Moon Hike" at Memorial Park

December 12, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Memorial Park

"Grinchmas Holiday Party" at Lay Park

December 12, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Lay Park

"Deck the Hollow" at Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park

December 13, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bear Hollow Zoo

"Breakfast with Santa" at Memorial Park

December 14, 2019, All Day @ Memorial Park

"Breakfast with Santa" at Sandy Creek Nature Center

December 14, 2019, All Day

Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park

December 14, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bishop Park

"Breakfast with the Grinch" at Rocksprings Park

December 14, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Rocksprings Park & Community Center

"Critter Tales" at Sandy Creek Nature Center

December 14, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Sandy Creek Nature Center

"Deck the Hollow" at Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park

December 14, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bear Hollow Zoo

"Deck the Hollow" at Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park

December 15, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bear Hollow Zoo

"Senior Bingo" at East Athens Community Center

December 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ East Athens Educational Dance Center

"Tiny Tales at the Zoo" at Memorial Park

December 17, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

"Santa's Workshop" at East Athens Community Center

December 17, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ East Athens Community Center

"Gymnastics Santa's Helper Mini Camp" at Bishop Park

December 20, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Bishop Park

"Movies by Moonlight" at Sandy Creek Park

December 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Sandy Creek Park and Lake Chapman

Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park

December 21, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bishop Park

"Journey through the Stars" Planetarium Program at Sandy Creek Nature Center

December 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Sandy Creek Nature Center

"Decade Holiday Camp" at Rocksprings Park Begins

December 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Rocksprings Park & Community Center

"New Year's Winter Blast Camp" at Lay Park Begins

December 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Lay Park

"New Year's Countdown" at Sandy Creek Nature Center

December 31, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Sandy Creek Nature Center

Mayor and Commission Retreat

December 7, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mayor and Commission Work Session - Cancelled

December 10, 2019, 5:30 PM

Audit Committee Meeting

December 12, 2019, 4:30 PM @ Conference Room 301

Mayor and Commission Agenda Setting Session - Cancelled

December 17, 2019, 6:00 PM

Legislative Review Committee

December 19, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Athens Downtown Development Authority

December 9, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Community Tree Council

December 10, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Dougherty Street Governmental Building

Monthly meeting of the Community Tree Council

Georgia's Innovation Corridor Joint Development Authority

December 11, 2019, 3:00 PM

Athens Airport Authority Monthly Meeting

December 17, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Athens-Ben Epps Airport - AHN

Classic Center Authority

December 17, 2019, 4:00 PM

Division of Family and Children Services Board

December 18, 2019, 12:00 PM

Planning Commission Agenda Review

December 12, 2019, 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM @ Planning Dept. Conference Room

Planning Commission Meeting

December 12, 2019, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Dougherty Street Governmental Building Auditorium

Plans Review Meetings

December 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Building Permits & Inspections Dept. Conference Room

Please click "Download Agenda" to view this week's Plans Review schedule.

Plans Review Meetings

December 19, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Building Permits & Inspections Dept. Conference Room

Please click "Download Agenda" to view this week's Plans Review schedule.

Plans Review Meetings

December 26, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Building Permits & Inspections Dept. Conference Room

Please click "Download Agenda" to view this week's Plans Review schedule.

For ACC Solid Waste Customers Only: 2019-20 Christmas & New Year’s - Holiday Schedule

November 30, 2019 - January 6, 2020

The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department will suspend garbage, recycling & Leaf & Limb collection on Tuesday December 24th, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in recognition of the Christmas holiday and Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in recognition of the New Year’s Holiday. If you have residential service & commercial service with us outside of downtown your pick up schedule for the week of Christmas, will be as follows: Monday will be picked up on Monday. Tuesday & Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday. Friday will be picked up on Saturday. Pick up schedule for the week of New Year’s week, Monday & Tuesday will be picked up on regular schedule. The rest of the week will be delayed by one day. Please make sure your trash and recycling roll-carts are out on the curb by 7:00 AM on your altered service pick up day. If you have commercial or residential service with us and are located within the Downtown District you will not have a pick up on Christmas Day.

Keepin' It Clean Citizen of the Year Nominations

December 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020, 5:00 PM

KACCB accepts nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes a community member as an environmental steward of litter prevention and abatement or community greening/beautification. The award recipient will be recognized at the annual GreenFest Award Ceremony. Nominees must be a resident of Athens-Clarke County. Use our online nomination form,download a printable application PDF, or contact Stacee.Farrell@accgov.com or (706)613-3501 x7861. The deadline for submissions is January 31st.

KACCB Board Meeting

December 11, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Meetings are at Synovus (fourth floor conference room), but do rotate to other locations occasionally, so please contact KACCB to verify the meeting location.

The KACCB board of directors meets monthly to discuss community beautification projects and events. The mission of KACCB is to educate and empower citizens and businesses with the resources to take action as environmental stewards of litter prevention, waste reduction, and beautification. Meetings are open to all, contact KACCB to determine the location for the month you wish to attend.

SPLOST 2011 Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

December 23, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ City Hall

December 2019 Rain Barrel Workshop (Waitlist)

December 10, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join ACC Stormwater for a FREE rain barrel workshop on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:30 PM at the ACC Planning Auditorium (120 W. Dougherty Street). Workshop participants will learn about stormwater runoff and rain barrel uses, maintenance, and installation. The presentation will be followed by a hands-on barrel build, and all supplies will be provided (only ONE barrel per registered participant). Pre-registration is required and space is very limited. Please refrain from registering if you have already attended one of our rain barrel workshops in the past two years. Update: Registration for this workshop is currently FULL. Sign-up for the waitlist here: https://www.accgov.com/Activities/Activity/Detail/Rain-Barrel-Workshop-807

Board of Assessors Meeting

December 11, 2019, 5:00 PM @ City Hall

The county Board of Assessors is responsible for determining taxability, value, and equalization of all property assessments within the county.

Policy Committee - Athens in Motion Commission

December 10, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Dougherty Street Governmental Building - Public Works Conference Room

Athens in Motion Commission Meeting - RESCHEDULED

December 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Athens in Motion Commission Meeting has been rescheduled for 12/18 at 4 PM at the Pound Street Conference Room. Please note the new location.

TSPLOST - Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

December 23, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ City Hall

Call for Entries: Ripple Effect Film Project

October 20, 2019, 10:00 AM - February 2, 2020

Calling all young, budding filmmakers! We are planting the seeds of filmmaking, now just add water and watch you grow: Join the Ripple Effect Film Project by creating a short film about water. Finalists submissions will be shown at The Morton Theater on World Water Day, March 22, 2020. This year the film contest is open to Pre-K through 12th-grade filmmakers of all experience levels in Athens-Clarke County and neighboring counties. Entries can be submitted by an individual or team. Films must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on February 2, 2020. No entry fees; cash prizes will be awarded!

2019 Water Conservation Leadership Award

November 21, 2019 - January 31, 2020, 5:00 PM

The Water Conservation Leadership Award recognizes an individual, business, group, or other organization that has demonstrated a commitment to protecting our water resources through water efficiency and conservation. Any resident, business, group, or other organization in Athens-Clarke County is eligible. The Water Conservation Leadership Award recipient will be notified of their selection by Monday, February 10, 2020. The Award will be presented at the Green Life Expo & Awards Ceremony on February 29, 2020. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2020. Nomination Form: https://www.accgov.com/FormCenter/Public-Utilities-22/2019-Leadership-in-Water-Conservation-Aw-573