On March 1, 2023, Ryan Hope was sworn in as Judge in the State Court of Athens-Clarke County. The appointment by Governor Kemp fills a vacancy created by the resignation of former State Court Senior Judge Ethelyn Simpson due to retirement at the end…

The Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department is seeking public input on preliminary concepts for improvements to the North Chase Street corridor through March 29, 2023. The purpose of the project is to improve peak hour…

Fire Station #5 Site Selection Criteria Public Input through March 5 The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) invites residents to provide input on site selection criteria for a relocated Fire Station #5 as part of the Special…

Courthouse Access Limited from Feb. 15-17 to Treat Facility for Bed Bugs The Athens-Clarke County Courthouse, located at 325 East Washington Street, will have limited access from Wednesday, February 15, 2023 through Friday, February 17, 2023 in…

On November 8, 2022, Athens-Clarke County residents voted to increase the current homestead exemption on property taxes from $10,000 to $25,000 and to create a new low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption. In general terms,…

Residents are invited to review and comment on a proposed strategy for using federal funds for local services and activities aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness in Athens-Clarke County. Public comment will be accepted through an online…

$4,000 Georgia Job Tax Credit for 2022 Available for Eligible Athens-Clarke County Businesses Any business located within Athens-Clarke County that created at least two new net full-time jobs in the past tax year may be eligible for a $4,000 per…

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Manager Blaine Williams has named Roderick Wallace as the new Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department Director. His first day in the position will be February 13, 2023. "I’m…

Athens-Clarke County Transit is currently undergoing a Transit Development Plan (TDP) update. The TDP is a five-year strategic plan that identifies how Transit will meet state and local priorities for public transportation through operating changes,…

Animal Services Adoption Center Mon., Jan. 16 - Closed Tue., Jan. 17 - Resume regular by appointment only hours of 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Field Services Sat., Jan 14 - Mon., Jan 16 - Emergency on-call only. Emergency on-call services -…

Animal Services Adoption Center Closed Sun., Jan. 1. Resuming regular hours on Mon., Jan. 2 for fosters, adoptions, and rescues. Field Services Emergency calls only on Sun., Jan. 1. Regular service hours will resume on Mon., Jan.…

Animal Services Adoption Center Open Fri., Dec. 23 during regular hours. Closed Sat., Dec. 24 and Sun., Dec. 25. Resuming regular hours on Monday, Dec. 26 for fosters, adoptions, and rescues. Animal Services is offering the Couch…

2022 Downtown Athens Parade of Lights Video on ACTV through Dec. 31 & Available Online A video of the 2022 Downtown Parade of Lights is broadcasting daily on ACTV, the Athens-Clarke County government access television channel, every four…

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Department has released a draft of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan for Athens-Clarke County for public review and comment. The public is invited to review the plan document posted on the Planning Department’s…

On December 1, 2022, at 2:25 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services received an alarm for a possible structure fire at 210 Springtree Road. The first fire department units arrived at the scene at 2:29 p.m. They reported seeing…

Animal Services - The Adoption Center will be closed Thurs., Nov. 24 and Fri., Nov. 25, resuming regular hours on Sat., Nov. 26 for fosters, adoptions, and rescues by appointment and availability. - Animal Services is offering the Couch Crashers…

Each year, it’s estimated more than 40,000 pets die in fires, most succumbing to smoke inhalation. The reality in most cases is that first responders lack the equipment to resuscitate and save these animals. Through a generous donation from…

When no candidate receives a majority of votes in the General Election, a runoff between the top two vote-getters is required. The General Election Runoff will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Statewide, voters will decide between incumbent…

Athens, GA, November 16, 2022 - Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services was dispatched at 9:21 a.m. to a report of smoke inside one of the bathrooms at Cedar Shoals High School. While still responding, there were updates that students had…

Animal Services - The Animal Shelter will be closed on Friday, November 11. The shelter will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, November 12. Fosters, adoptions, and rescues are scheduled by appointment and availability. Those searching for…

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following terms on important policy-making boards: One position on the Athens-Clarke County Industrial Development Authority for a term of two years.*…

Athens, GA, October 19, 2022 - At 10:22 PM, Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services received an alarm for a structure fire and vehicle fire located at the 100 block of Winter Hill Drive. At the time of our arrival at the scene, the officer…

ACCGov Seeks Community Christmas Tree by Nov. 23 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…

Athens-Clarke County 2022 tax bills for real estate and personal property were mailed in August and are due on or before October 20, 2022. Every property owner and business owner in Athens-Clarke County should have received a property tax…

Animal Services - The Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, October 10 and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, October 11. Fosters, adoptions, and rescues are scheduled by appointment and availability. Those searching for missing animals at the…

Manager Blaine Williams has appointed Interim Chief Jerry Saulters as the Chief of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. Saulters was named Interim Chief in March 2022 after the retirement of former Police Chief Cleveland Spruill and has…

October 7, 2022 Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Public Information Office has published 176 COVID-19 email newsletters. Due to the recent expiration of the local emergency declaration in place since that time, ACCGov…

The Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department is seeking public input on bicycle and pedestrian improvement options on Barber Street between Boulevard and Prince Avenue through October 16, 2022. An interactive map showing the…

Update as of 9/30/22: Construction of the pilot project is nearing completion with some finishing items remaining. An online feedback form is now available and will remain open through November 23 at accgov.com/prince. The Athens-Clarke County…

Judicial Center Site Selection Criteria & Project Concept Public Input through Oct. 12 The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) invites residents to provide input on site selection criteria and project concept for the new Judicial…

September 23, 2022 This newsletter is sent to subscribers only on an irregular basis with significant local COVID-19 updates and news. It will be sent weekly when ACC is designated as a High COVID-19 Community, but not when the community remains…

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) will host community feedback opportunities on the 10 potential sites identified as possible locations for the new SPLOST 2011 Project 22 Youth and Community Enrichment Facility. A public…