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…