Push-In Ceremony for Fire Engine 25 at Fire Station #5 on Fri., March 22 at 3:00 p.m.

The Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services Department will celebrate the arrival of their new Engine 25 with a traditional “push-in” ceremony to place the equipment into service at Fire Station #5 at 1090 Whit Davis Road on Friday, March 22 at 3...

Business Occupation Tax Renewal Applications due April 1

Renewal applications for the 2019 business occupation tax for Athens-Clarke County businesses are due on April 1, 2019. Certificates submitted after April 1 are assessed a 10% penalty.

New businesses, including home-based businesses, are required to fill o...

Video of Mayor & Commission Work Session Online & on ACTV

Video of the Mayor & Commission Work Session from March 20, 2019 is available on-demand online at www.accgov.com/videos and www.youtube.com/accgov.

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Updated 2019 Edition of ACC From A to Z Guide Now Available in Print & Digital Versions

The 2019 revised and updated edition of the Athens-Clarke County Public Information Office's ACC from A to Z: A Guide to the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and Community Services is now available to the public. The guide contains contact...

Video of Mayor & Commission Agenda Setting Session Online & on ACTV

Video of the Mayor & Commission Agenda Setting Session from Marcy 19, 2019 is available on-demand online at www.accgov.com/videos and www.youtube.com/accgov.

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WATCH: Snapshot Six - February 2019

The Snapshot Six for February 2019 highlights recent years’ building inspection figures, the MLK Freedom Breakfast, the Juried Art Exhibition at the Lyndon House Arts Center, the MLK Day of Service, a landscape installation at Epps Bridge Road, ...

ACC Water Conservation Office Promotes EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week” March 18-24

As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ongoing We’re for Water campaign, this year’s Fix a Leak Week encourages Americans to help put a stop to the nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year.

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Update to ACCGOV's 2011 ADA Transition Plan Available for Public Comment

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGOV) Human Resources (HR) Department has updated the existing 2011 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to acknowledge and outline past improvements, as well as new remedial actions necessar...

Public Notice: Mayor & Commission to Act on April 2 on an Ordinance Affecting Consumer Fireworks

NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that on April 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers, City Hall, 301 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia, the Mayor and Commission of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County will act upon the proposed adoption ...

Athens-Clarke County Receives ISO Class 1 Fire Suppression Rating

The Insurance Services Office (ISO) recently completed its analysis of the structural fire suppression system for Athens-Clarke County. As a result of the analysis, Athens-Clarke County has received a new Public Protection Classification (PPC) of 01/1X ef...

Statements from Mayor Girtz & ACC Attorney Berryman Concerning Settlement of Saulters Lawsuit

The following statements from Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz and Attorney Bill Berryman are issued following the Mayor and Commission’s approval at its March 5, 2019 monthly meeting of a settlement agreement with former Athens-Clarke County Police...

Athens Cultural Affairs Commission Seeks Qualified Candidates for 3-year Volunteer Positions

The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) is seeking qualified candidates to fill 3-year volunteer positions. 

The mission of the ACAC is to foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural, and other arts in the Athens-Cla...

Free ACC Misdemeanor Arrest Record Restriction Event & Job Fair on Sat., April 6

An Athens-Clarke County Arrest Record Restriction Event and Job Fair will take place at the Goodwill Store and Career Center at 4070 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605 on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The record restriction event i...

KACCB Litter Survey available through March 30

Seriously… Take the litter survey!

Help reduce litter in Athens

The Athens-Clarke County Litter Abatement Steering Committee is conducting a survey to help direct litter abatement initiatives. The purpose of this committee is to work towards the ...

Stormwater Utility Fee Review & Public Meetings

The Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Management Program and Stantec Consulting are working together to conduct a comprehensive review of the Stormwater Utility Fee. We need your input!

Our review consists of two phases. The first phase looked at the existin...