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An Important Upgrade...

The Leisure Services Department announces an important upgrade in its new online registration system.

What do you need to do? Create a new online registration account. Everyone, regardless of prior accounts, needs to create a new one.

It only takes a couple of minutes! Simply visit www.accgov.com/leisure, click "Online Registration" and then "New Account." You will then create an account with all of your household information. The data provided including emergency contacts, medical information, etc. will help staff better serve you. The information will be automatically placed into your registration forms.

By creating a new online registration account you are ready to register for any activity.

A special reminder for 2020 scholarship recipients. If you still have scholarship funds available and plan to register for a program before December 31, 2020, please be sure to call 706-613-3800 or email registration@accgov.com, so that staff can transfer the scholarship information to your new account.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

Tell Us What You Think!

The Leisure Services Department will host public meetings regarding proposed map updates to the Greenway Network Plan.

The virtual meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 at noon and Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. There is also one in-person option set for Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Bishop Park near the Athens Farmers Market.

Department staff will accept input regarding the proposed updates to the Greenway Network Plan until Sunday, November 22 at 11:59 p.m. The community will have the opportunity to view the updates, explore the map, and provide comments via an online survey at www.accgov.com/leisureserviceslistens

For more information, please visit www.accgov.com/leisureserviceslistens

Light up Athens!

The Leisure Services Department announces the inaugural “Light Up Athens” in downtown this December.

This holiday program will light up downtown Athens storefronts with lights and decorations. Event activities will take place the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Lights will be illuminated each night in December.

Activities include holiday character appearances, official Santa’s Mailbox for children to drop off their wish lists, music, and S"elfie"Spots.

Businesses and organizations located outside of downtown Athens may apply to “adopt” an area. Complete information and online application are available at www.accgov.com/lightupathens.

Awards will be presented including “Best Use of Lights,” “Mayor’s Award/Best Overall,” “Most Original,” and “People’s Choice.”

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Park and Facility Update

All Department parks and facilities continue to operate .All Department parks and facilities continue to operate under restricted use and limited public access. The following restrictions are in effect for the immediate future:

• Athletic fields and gymnasiums are open. Athletic leagues can participate in internal scrimmages (no out of county teams can participate).

• Basketball, pickleball, tennis, and volleyball courts as well as playgrounds are open. Dog park access is limited. Bear Hollow is now open.

• Morton Theatre remains closed.

Face covers must be worn at all parks and facilities. People are reminded to continue to limit close contact, practice physical distancing measures, wash or sanitize hands frequently, and follow group gathering and other guidelines per the governor's statewide executive orders.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

Virtual Leisure Services

Life may look different these days, but the Leisure Services Department staff is dedicated to serving the Athens community by bringing engaging and educational programming to the public.

Now that schools are back in session, add to the school day by incorporating a Virtual Leisure Services program.

Art, dance, music, nature, sports, theatre, trails, zoo animals and much more are just a couple of clicks away!

There are a variety of free programs presented by staff from across the department! Stay active and engaged at home.