Tell Us What You Think!

During the summer, the public was invited to share what improvements they would like to see at Bishop Park. Next up: Time to narrow it down and set priorities! Make sure the things you care about most are reflected in the priority list so it's included in the final design.

Learn about the entire project at Leisure Services Listens and take the Bishop Park Improvement Survey.

The survey will remain open until Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Halloween is Here!

The Leisure Services Department has Halloween events gore-lore for goblins of all ages, including a Walk Thru Boo, a brand new Boo at the Zoo scavenger hunt, and much more!

Visit www.accgov.com/halloween and get ready to have some fun!

The Parade is Back!

The Leisure Services Department announces that entries are now being accepted for the 2021 Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights. This year’s parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 2. The deadline for entries is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Applications are available at www.accgov.com/parade and may be completed online. The parade entry fee is $40. Payment can be rendered online or by check, payable to “Athens-Clarke County.”

Annually, more than 90 entries compete for such prizes as “Most Original Float,” “Best Use of Theme, “ and “Best Use of Lights” and the best overall float receiving the “Mayor’s Award.” This year’s theme is “A Super Hero Holiday.”

The parade begins on the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street ending in front of City Hall for the traditional Community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Athens Downtown Development Authority.

Parade information and application forms can be found at www.accgov.com/parade or by contacting Leisure Services at 706-613-3800 or leisureservices@accgov.com.

Winter Programs

The Leisure Services Department will begin online registration for winter activity opportunities, soon. Athens-Clarke County residents may register starting Saturday, November 6 at 9:00 a.m. Non-county residents may register starting Monday, November 8 at noon.

There is a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children.

Registration will continue until activities are at full enrollment or they begin.

Before registering, individuals who have not already done so must establish a free online account at www.accgov.com/myrec. Payment may be rendered using a debit card, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card.

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

On Stage!

Athens Creative Theatre (ACT) presents Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot” at the Morton Theatre.

An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of the Round Table. His Ideals, however, are tested when his lovely queen, Guenevere, falls in love with the young Knight Lancelot and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

The performance takes place at the Morton Theatre in downtown Athens on Thursday, November 11-Sunday, November 14. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s matinee is at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets go on sale October 11 online at www.mortontheatre.com or at the Morton Theatre Box Office, Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please call 706-613-3771 to reach the box office. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children, seniors, and students. Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Please call the Morton Theatre for details.

For more information visit www.accgov.com/act.

ACCGov Leisure Services
Activities and Online Registration

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children. All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec

ACCGov Leisure Services Scholarships

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children.

Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.

For more information, including required documentation,
please visit www.accgov.com/scholarships

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department

205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607

www.accgov.com/leisure

706-613-3800