The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department E-Newsletter
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Time to RenewThe Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department reminds the community it is time to renew or apply for a Department scholarship.
The scholarship program is for qualifying Athens-Clarke County residents under the age of 18. Individuals with expired scholarships and new scholarship applicants must visit a Leisure Services Department facility office at least five business days prior to registering for a program. Scholarships must be applied for in person. Scholarships are issued at 25%, 50%, and 75% levels. There is a $400 annual cap in scholarship funds per child. Requirements for documentation: recent utility bill (last 90 days), the most recent IRS Tax Form 1040 (with children listed), and a valid photo ID.
Those individuals who have not created an online registration account, may do so at www.accgov.com/myrec. This needs to be done prior to applying for the scholarship so that the scholarship can be credited to the account. All scholarships expire December 31.
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2022 MLK Day of ServiceAthenians 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 decides to make the holiday "A Day On and Not a Day Off.”
This year’s kick-off celebration will take place at 8:30 AM at Clarke Central High School’s Billy Henderson Stadium, located at 350 South Milledge Avenue. Light morning refreshments will be served.
More than 30 different community organizations and schools will host volunteer service projects for the Day of Service, including Athens Land Trust, 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.
All CDC guidelines will be followed to limit the transmission of COVID-19.
For more information about the Day of Service, please visit www.accgov.com/mlkday or email athensgamlkday@gmail.com.
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No School?Looking for something to do when school is out? The Department has a selection of day off school programs for those days when class is not in session! Online registration is required.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Holiday Hours
The Leisure Services Department's park grounds will operate under reduced hours of 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Facilities (buildings) are closed.
Regular hours of operation for all parks and facilities will resume Tuesday, January 18, 2021.
For more information, please or call 706-613-3800.
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ACCGov Leisure Services Online RegistrationThe 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 .
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ACCGov Leisure Services ScholarshipsThe Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children.
Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.
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Georgia Recreation and Park AssociationAgency of the YearPopulations: 80,000 - 150,000 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021 |
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The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607 706-613-3800 |
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