Animal Adoption Center Needs Towels & Rags

The ACCGov Animal Services Adoption Center needs gently used bath towels and hand rags. These are used for both bathing the animals and in the daily cleaning of kennels. 

Donations can be dropped off at 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA 30605. Donations do not need to be dropped off during business hours and may be left at the front door. 

More information at accgov.com/animalservices.

Court Proceedings Using Alternate Location Plans Due to Limited Elevator Access

Court proceedings will continue under a contingency plan that accounts for the possible absence of any functioning elevators in the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse. Although there is generally one elevator available for use in the courthouse, the contingency plan will allow courts to continue to function in a similar fashion should the remaining working elevator require closure or repair. 

The courthouse, located at 325 East Washington Street in Athens, is the site of all Athens-Clarke County courts, including Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, Municipal, and Juvenile Courts. The building also houses the Clerk of Superior and State Courts’ Office, District Attorney’s Office, Solicitor General’s Office, Tax Commissioner’s Office, and Tax Assessor’s Office.  

The Athens-Clarke County judiciary advises court participants to verify the location of their court proceeding prior to coming to court by visiting accgov.com/courts or the individual court’s website or by calling the appropriate court or office before arrival.

Some courts will move to alternative locations within the courthouse, while others may move to the Oconee County Courthouse or other Athens-Clarke County Unified Government facilities such as City Hall, the Classic Center, or the Dougherty Street Government Building. 

If access to court proceedings becomes limited, live streaming will be available for affected courts and judges and linked through accgov.com/courts. Visitors can click on the live stream link of the appropriate judge or court to view live court proceedings when occurring from their computer or smart phone. 

While court proceedings may move to alternate locations, members of the public who need to conduct business with any of the courts, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Solicitor, Tax Commissioner, or Tax Assessor may visit these offices at the courthouse during normal business hours.  

If there is no functioning elevator available during the visit to the courthouse for those who cannot use the stairs, staff at the entrance will receive requests for customer service. Appropriate office representatives will be notified to report to the first floor to address the requested needs or complete any transactions.

More details and contact information at accgov.com/courts.

PUBLIC INPUT: Safe Streets & Roads For All

ACCGov's Transportation and Public Works Department received a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to help improve roadway safety for all users, including those who drive, walk, bike, and use transit. 

The department is seeking public input through November 24 on roadway safety and accessibility concerns. ACCGov began the county-wide Safety Action Plan in August 2024. The project is expected to conclude in late 2025.

More details and the online survey are available at accgov.com/safestreets.

PUBLIC INPUT: Vincent Drive Sidewalk

ACCGov invites residents to provide input on a new sidewalk segment along Vincent Drive between Jefferson River Road and Newton Bridge Road as part of SPLOST 2020 Project 31 – Vincent Drive Sidewalk Project. 

Input is accepted through an online survey available at accgov.com/sidewalks through November 24, 2024.

WATCH: Rocksprings Park now Howard Park

ACCGov's Rocksprings Park and Community Center has officially been renamed Christine W. Howard Park and Community Center (or Howard Park, for short) in honor of Christine W. Howard, who worked at the original community center at the Rocksprings location for many years.

Watch a video of the ribbon cutting and renaming ceremony through the link above, on the ACCGov Roku channel (accgov), or through the ACCGov YouTube channel.

HCD's Annual Performance Report (CAPER)

As part of its reporting requirements to HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), ACCGov’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) completes the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). 

The CAPER provides a comprehensive overview of department achievements and challenges over the past year and includes detailed information on how HCD has used HUD funds to benefit the community

The full CAPER report is available (PDF), as is a condensed one page summary (PDF). 

For more information on the Housing & Community Development Department, visit accgov.com/hcd.

The ACCGov Mixtape is distributed monthly by the Communications Department, accgov.com/comms, 706-613-3795