Facilities Management staff build playhouse for special needs classroom

Back in January, ACCGov's Central Services Department / Facilities Management Division delivered a charming little playhouse to a first-grade special needs classroom at Barnett Shoals Elementary School. 

The playhouse was thoughtfully designed and constructed by Facilities Management staff as part of their "Holiday Giveback" initiative, which aimed to make a positive impact on the community around the holidays.

2nd annual Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade on March 16

Leisure Services will host the second annual Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade on Saturday, March 16 at Dudley Park. 

Participants are invited to gather around 7:30 PM with the parade starting just after 8:00 PM. Access points to Dudley Park will be color-coded and staffed with volunteers helping attendees navigate the park. This community event is free and registration is not required. 

Find more details at accgov.com/lanternparade.

Keepin' It Green and Brew-tiful fundraiser for beautification on March 17

Join Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful on Sunday, March 17 as they raise funds for beautification! Put on your best St. Patrick’s Day greens and head down to Terrapin Beer Company for dance performances, kids activities, a DJ, and more. 

Will you be the lucky leprechaun to be crowned the winner of the costume contest? This fun, family event is free, but bring your gold coins to dunk local celebrities and purchase donation packages. 

The event starts at 4:00 PM and will feature dinner for sale by Home.made. Learn more at accgov.com/kaccb.

Residents sought for policy-making boards

ACCGov is seeking qualified candidates for one board through Sunday, March 17 and will begin seeking qualified candidates starting on March 22 through April 5 to fill volunteer positions on a number of other policy-making boards.

Application Open Through March 17

• Athens Cultural Affairs Commission

Apply online at www.accgov.com/acac.

Applications Open March 22 - April 5

• Airport Authority
• Classic Center Authority
• Hearings Board
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Human Relations Commission
• Joint Development Authority of ACCGov / Winterville
• Planning Commission .

Apply online at accgov.com/boards beginning March 22.

Lexington Road Tax Allocation District open house on March 21 & survey through March

ACCGov Economic Development and the Lexington Road Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee will host one remaining open house session (Thurs., March 21 - Tuckston United Methodist Church at 4175 Lexington Road - 5:00-7:00 PM) and an online survey during March for residents to provide input on items they would like to see constructed within the Lexington Road TAD boundaries.

A TAD is a redevelopment tool that uses the increased property taxes generated by new development in a designated area to finance costs related to development including, but not limited to, public infrastructure, demolition, utilities, and planning costs.

Learn more and take the online survey before March 31 at accgov.com/tads.

Beware of common "local" phone scams

ACCGov has received reports of scam calls in which residents are asked to obtain cash or gift cards to pay off court fines or pay property taxes or in which they are asked to provide banking information for jury duty.

These are scams. ACCGov courts and offices will never call to request payment information or banking information over the phone.

Sometimes the caller ID is spoofed to misidentify the caller as an ACCGov office, but don’t be fooled! If you have any questions about a call you've received, contact the appropriate department or office directly. If you've fallen victim to a scam, contact the Police Department.

Questions:

• Jury duty - Clerk of Superior and State Court (706-613-3190)
• Municipal Court fines - Municipal Court (706-613-3690)
• Property taxes - Tax Commissioner (706-613-3120)

2024 ACC from A to Z guide now available

The 2024 edition of the ACC from A to Z Guide is now available online and in print. Produced annually by the Public Information Office, this publication is a guide to local services and resources. 

The PDF verison is available at accgov.com/atoz, while printed copies are available in downtown publication racks and the Courthouse, City Hall, Transit's Multimodal Center, and the Jail. The cover features artistic interpretations of the City Hall dome by local ceramic artist Juana Gnecco.

Fix-a-Leak Week & related events

The ACCGov Public Utilities Department's Water Conservation Office has several upcoming opportunities in honor of the EPA WaterSense's annual Fix a Leak Week. Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so each year they help residents hunt down the drips during Fix a Leak Week. 

Fix a Leak Week Toilet Leak Detection Tablets - March 18-24
Check for leaks outdoors by inspecting irrigation systems, sprinklers, and spigots. Indoors, check at faucets, showerheads, and toilets, especially in restrooms with less traffic. Pick up your free dye tablet pack at the Water Business Office at 124 E. Hancock Avenue. The Water Business Office is open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Water Trivia - March 27
Bring a team and test your H2knOwledge during Water Trivia Night on March 27 at Saucehouse BBQ (830 West Broad Street) at 7:00 PM. The ACC Water Conservation Office will be on hand with water-themed goodies as they recognize World Water Day and the recent EPA WaterSense's Fix a Leak Week.

For more information and other activities, visit www.thinkatthesink.com. 

The ACCGov Mixtape is distributed monthly by the Public Information Office, accgov.com/pio, 706-613-3795. To sign up for Mixtape or view past issues, visit www.accgov.com/mixtape.