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Be a Part of the 20th Annual Athens MLK Day of Service
Athenians are invited to honor Dr. King's legacy at the 20th Annual Athens-Clarke County Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 17, 2022. In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Athens-Clarke County is one of the thousands of cities across the United States that makes the holiday "A Day On and Not a Day Off.”
This year’s drive-thru style kick-off will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Clarke Central High School, located at 350 South Milledge Avenue. T-shirts and biscuits will be given out to the first 400 volunteers.
More than 25 different community organizations and schools will host volunteer service projects for the Day of Service, including Books for Keeps, Family Promise of Athens, Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery, Joy Village School, Sweet Olive Farm, and more. A variety of project types and shifts are available throughout the day.
Volunteer registration is currently underway, and those interested in participating can find the registration link online at www.accgov.com/mlkday. Registration will close on January 14, and walk-up registration will be limited. All CDC guidelines will be followed to limit the transmission of COVID-19.
For more information about the Day of Service, visit www.accgov.com/mlkday or email athensgamlkday@gmail.com.
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Last Call for Entries to the Ripple Effect Film Project
Ever wanted to star in your own movie? Now is your chance! K-12 students are invited to write, produce, and star in original water-themed short films. The 2021/2022 Ripple Effect Film Project theme is Healthy Water, Healthy World. Clean water is essential for all people, our environment, our communities, and our homes.
Submissions are narrowed down to the finalist round, then judged on creativity, originality, technical skill, and message content. Finalists' films are shown on the big screen during the Ripple Effect Blue Carpet Premiere, where the winners are announced and cash prizes awarded. Film submissions are due by January 31, 2022.
Find all of the details at www.rippleeffectfilmproject.org.
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2022 Stormwater Calendars
We received dozens of beautiful photo submissions this year, and we’re so excited to share them with you all in the 5th edition of our Stormwater Calendar. You’ll see everything from clouds, birds, and flowers, to freshwater rapids, trail scenes, and maybe even a Joro spider. We have free copies of the calendar in our office ready for pick-up, or request a mailed copy at accgov.com/stormwatercalendar. Limited quantities are available, so get your request in today! |
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Nominate a Stormwater Steward
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Stormwater Steward Award. The Stormwater Steward Award recognizes environmental stewardship in the area of stormwater management. Organizations, businesses, individuals, design firms, or community groups that have worked to consider the impact of stormwater runoff on the health of area waters through a specific project, practice, or event are encouraged to apply for the award. Full details and instructions can be found at www.accgov.com/stormwater.
Applications will be accepted through Monday, February 28 and winners will be honored at the Green Life Awards Ceremony in April.
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 In 2021, the Stormwater Management Program recognized the Green Roof System on top of Target in downtown Athens, designed by Smith Planning Group and grown by James Greenhouses
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Upcoming Events
Stormwater Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 2, 5:00 PM
Online via WebEx
The February 2022 meeting of the Stormwater Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday, February 2 at 5:00 PM. Agenda and streaming information will be posted at www.accgov.com/agendacenter. Comments from the public are welcome and can be submitted electronically on the Committee's webpage.
Ripple Effect Film Project Call for Films
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2022
The 2021/2022 Ripple Effect Film Project theme is Healthy Water, Healthy World. Clean water is essential for all people, our environment, our communities, and our homes. Create a short film that fits into one of these four categories. This contest is open to Pre-K through 12th grade filmmakers of all experience levels in Athens-Clarke County and neighboring counties. Find more details and official contest rules at www.RippleEffectFilmProject.org.
20th Annual Athens MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 17, 2022
Various Locations Around Athens
Athens MLK Day of Service is an annual celebration in support of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and commitment to service. More than 25 different community organizations and schools will host volunteer service projects for the 2022 Day of Service. This year’s drive-thru style kick-off will take place from 8:30-9:30 AM at Clarke Central High School, located at 350 South Milledge Avenue. More information at www.accgov.com/MLKDay.
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Notice Dumping?
Call the Stormwater Hotline at 706-614-1282 if you see someone dumping into a storm drain or notice flooding due to clogged pipes.
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