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North Oconee River Greenway Trail Expansion Open House on Sept. 4, Public Input through Oct. 5

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Leisure Services Department and Capital Projects Department invite residents to provide comments on a proposed expansion of the North Oconee River Greenway Trail along Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway from North Avenue to First Street.

A public information open house is scheduled for Thursday, September 4 at the Lyndon House Arts Center (211 Hoyt St.) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Anyone can drop in during this time to ask questions of project staff and provide input on the proposed design. In addition, project information and an online comment form open through October 5 is available at www.accgov.com/leisureserviceslistens

The project includes construction of a 10- to 12-foot-wide multi-use trail along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway from the North Avenue intersection Greenway connection to the 1st Street / East Broad Street intersection connection to Dudley Park. The shared-use path would be approximately 0.7 miles long and consist of a combination of concrete and boardwalk.

Approximately $2.5 million has been designated to fund this trail section as part of the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) 2023 program's Project #11: East Athens MLK Parkway Oconee River Greenway Trail.

For more information, visit www.accgov.com/leisureserviceslistens or call 706-613-3801.

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Get comfortable with technology with Wired For Success: How Do You Work This Thing?

Whether you need help navigating your cell phone, learning computer basics like typing and internet browsing, or mastering essential skills like sending emails and managing files, we’re here to help. Build confidence and stay connected in today’s digital world!

Confused by your phone? Drop in for help with calls, texts, apps, and more!

This free program is for ages 50 and older and is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Howard Park. Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3602.

2025 Athens Water Festival at Sandy Creek Park

One of the best family-friendly events in Athens is right around the corner!

Join us for the annual Athens Water Festival on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Sandy Creek Park. The Festival is free, however there is the $2 per person park entry fee.

This year's theme is Super Mario. Water is your quest during this day filled with power-up splash zones, watery obstacle courses, and more. Whether you're playing games, creating art, making bubbles, or watching the magic show, there's something for every player - young or old! Bring a bathing suit to run through the spray of the water trucks and swim in Lake Chapman.

For more information, please call 706-613-3729.

Grab Your Skates!

Join Leisure Services with a fun and friendly skate program for all ages and skill levels!

Be part of the inaugural "Rollin' thru the Classic City: Social Skate Night" Participants will cruise the beautiful Firefly Trail or North Oconee River Greenway together, sharing good vibes, building skills, and making new friends. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced skater, come roll with us and light up the trail!

This free program, set for Thursday, September 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., is for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please assemble at the Dudley Park pavilion.

For more information, please call 706-613-3620.

Scary Fun!

Have a ghoulish time with all of the Halloween events scheduled this fall!

"The Revolutionists" at the Morton Theatre

The University of Georgia Department of Theatre and Film presents "The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson. This play is a bold, fast-paced comedy that reimagines four remarkable women navigating the chaos of the French Revolution.

With sharp wit and modern flair, the play brings together playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle as they confront questions of art, activism, and legacy. Exploring the intersection of gender, power, and social justice, Gunderson’s play asks whether art can truly change the world and serves as a tribute to the resilience of women who dare defy expectations. The Revolutionists is an inspiring piece of theatre that celebrates the spirit of revolution — and the women who spark it.

Show dates are Thursday, September 25 - Friday, September 26, September 28-30, October 1- 2,and October 5 at the Morton Theatre. Admission is $21 for adults and $9 for UGA students.

Show times and tickets are available online.

Looking for a Tree!

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's Landscape Management Division is currently seeking a privately-owned tree for donation to the Athens-Clarke County community as a public Christmas tree for display in front of City Hall during December.

The tree should be a cedar tree that is approximately 20 feet in diameter, approximately 25 feet tall, and symmetrical with a single trunk. The ideal candidate tree would be one that will need to be removed at some point in the future by the property owner due to its location, size, and other factor. Landscape Management will evaluate trees and handle tree removal and transportation at no cost to the owner.

Potential donors should contact the Landscape Management Division of the Central Services Department at 706-613-3561 before Friday, November 28. The tree will be cut down on Monday, December 1.

ACCGov Leisure Services Online Registration

The 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 .

ACCGov Leisure Services Scholarships

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children.

Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.

For more information, including required documentation,
please visit www.accgov.com/scholarships

Georgia Recreation and Park Association

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Populations: 80,000 - 150,000

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The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department

205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607

www.accgov.com/leisure

706-613-3800