Prince Avenue project timelapse video

ACCGov installed a pilot project in September 2022 to change the locally-controlled area of Prince Avenue from a four-lane vehicle road with two vehicle lanes in each direction to a three-lane vehicle road with one vehicle lane in each direction, a center turning lane, two separated bike lanes, and other safety features.

The project was part of TSPLOST 2018 Project #16: Prince Avenue Corridor Improvements and runs for approximately a half mile from just east of North Milledge Avenue to Pulaski Street. Efforts were led by the Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department and SPLOST Office.

The Mayor and Commission voted in December 2022 to permanently install the changes on Prince Avenue. 

See the entire project from start to finish in this one-minute timelapse video!

Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) Runway 2-20 resurfacing complete

The Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN), in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), recently undertook a major project to improve the overall pavement condition of it's secondary runway, Runway 2-20. The project included paving and improving lighting, markings, and safety area overruns, which dramatically enhances the overall safety of the airport. The runway is 3,995 feet long and 95 feet wide.

City Hall Selfie Day 2023

On August 15, residents and ACCGov employees observed City Hall Selfie Day, an annual celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. City Hall Selfie Day is organized nationally by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), a professional association for people who work in and with local government.

If you missed the fun this year, go ahead and mark your calendar for City Hall Selfie Day 2024 on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Above Athens Balloon Festival on Sep. 30

ACCGov Leisure Services will host the third Above Athens Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 30 at Sandy Creek Park (400 Bob Holman Road) from 3:00-8:30 PM, ending with an evening balloon glow.

Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs and can expect tethered balloon rides ($25/person, paid by cash only), food trucks, and a variety of children’s activities.

There is no admission fee for the event or the park that day, although the park will be closed to visitors until the event begins. No pets are allowed.

See what it's like to take a ride in a hot air balloon with this 360-degree video!

Comment on the draft Strategic Plan to Reduce and Prevent Homelessness through Sep. 27

ACCGov, in collaboration with the Cloudburst Group, is seeking public comment through September 27 on the final draft of the Strategic Plan to Reduce and Prevent Homelessness. Residents will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on the plan through several in-person community forums in September. The final draft of the plan, a virtual presentation, details on meetings, and an online survey are available at accgov.com/arpa.

Vote for your favorite "I Voted Early" sticker design through Oct. 1

ACCGov's Elections Department recently opened a call for designs for a new "I Voted Early" sticker that will be distributed during early voting in 2024. After receiving submissions through August, a panel has selected finalists and are now asking the community to vote on their favorite sticker design!

Visit accgov.com/votingsticker between now and October 1 to cast your vote.

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