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Roll Out the Barrels is Back!


The Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Management Program, Water Conservation Office, and Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful will co-host the 10th annual Roll Out the Barrels fundraiser this month – but with a twist! This year’s event features an online-only silent auction of 16 beautiful rain barrels painted by local artists. The auction opens at 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 13 and remains open until 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 27.

Want to take a close look at the barrels with your own eyes? Barrels are on display for in-person viewing at the Lyndon House Arts Center through May 27, but all bidding will take place online.

Participating artists receive a commission from their barrel sale, and remaining proceeds go directly to the Athens-Clarke County Green School Program, an initiative that encourages environmental education in local schools.
 
Water pollution is a serious problem in Athens-Clarke County and green infrastructure, such as rain barrels and other rain harvesters, are an important component in addressing that problem. Rain barrels are easy-to-install and can be used to protect water by both reducing runoff and reducing the need to pull from city water supplies for lawn-care and car washing.

Preview the barrels now on our bidding platform, or simply click on the photos below to be redirected to that barrel's bidding page. You can go ahead and register to be a part of the auction, so you will be notified the second you are able to bid. You don't want to miss out on these one-of-a-kind, water-saving creations! Check them out!

"Native Fishes of the Oconee River Basin" by Alexandra Nicole
"Native Fishes of the Oconee River Basin"
by Alexandra Nicole
"Camellias and Their Pollinators" by Babs Kall
"Camellias and Their Pollinators"
by Babs Kall
Bacchus by Cameron Bliss
"Bacchus"
by Cameron Bliss
Save the Bees by Christina Tornambe
"Save the Bees"
by Christina Tornambe
Mother's Garden by Cindy Jamison and Teresa Yoder
"Mother's Garden"
by Cindy Jamison & Teresa Yoder
Ride the Wave by Cody Fortson
"Ride the Wave"
by Cody Fortson
Spring in Quarantine by Darya Kalantari
"Spring in Quarantine"
by Darya Kalantari
Great Blue Heron Serenely Standing by Deborah Manoll
"Great Blue Heron Serenely Standing"
by Deborah Manoll
Flamingo Pond by Helen Kuykendall
"Flamingo Pond"
by Helen Kuykendall
Unraveled by Joan Terrell
"Unraveled"
by Joan Terrell
Dark Side of the Rain by Lorenza Chico Rozier
"Dark Side of the Rain"
by Lorenza "Chico" Rozier
Untitled by Maggie Seee
Untitled
by Maggie Seee
Sea Turtles by Maria Mueller
"Sea Turtles"
by Maria Mueller
Untitled by Marisa Leilani Mustard
Untitled
by Marisa Leilani Mustard
Moths of Georgia by Nat Freeman
"Moths of Georgia"
by Nat Freeman
Not So Coy Koi by Sarah Cook
"Not So Coy Koi"
by Sarah Cook
Upcoming Events


Barber Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements Public Input

Online survey open through May 19, 2021
www.accgov.com/barber


The ACCGov Transportation and Public Works Department is seeking public input on bike and pedestrian improvement options on Barber Street through May 19, 2021. The purpose of this project is to install amenities along Barber Street between Prince Avenue and North Chase Street/Dairy Pak Road. The proposed amenities will create safer access for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists to adjacent neighborhoods, businesses, and public transit facilities along Barber Street and this quickly growing area of Athens. The survey and background information are available at accgov.com/barber. For more information on the Barber Street project, call 706-613-3440 or email engineering@accgov.com.

Green Thumb Lecture Series: Drought Tolerant Gardening
Wednesday, June 9, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom

Join Athens-Clarke County Extension and the ACCGov Water Conservation Office online for a free, educational webinar about how to conserve water in your garden, drought tolerant gardening strategies, and recommendations for drought tolerant plants. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome. Register by June 8 at www.accgov.com/gardening to be emailed the Zoom link.
 

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Stormwater Management Program
Department of Transportation and Public Works
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
120 W. Dougherty Street
Athens, GA 30601
706-613-3440
stormwater@accgov.com
www.accgov.com/stormwater

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