The ordinance now includes that the commission finds it reasonable to permit tenured vendors who have operated near the new College Square to continue running their business.

The Athens-Clarke County commission voted 8-to-2 to approve a reformed rights-of-way ordinance that will likely impact homelessness in downtown Athens.

Tuesday night's Athens-Clarke County commission meeting is set to be a big one. WUGA's McClain Baxley helps break down the agenda.

The Clarke County School District's four-year graduation rate climbed 4.5 points in 2026 to 86.35%, its highest level since before 2011, the Georgia Department of Education reported.

An Associate Judge of Magistrate has been named for Athens-Clarke County. Edward Hunt Brumby, who has practiced law in Athens since 2000, was appointed to the role, effective September 14.

Sample Ballots are now available, and voter registration will close October 5th for the upcoming midterm elections.

The Lyndon House Arts Center has announced the opening date of the biennial Clarke County School District Student Art Exhibition.

Athens-Clarke County commissioners voted Monday afternoon to take no action on a proposed ordinance that would have allowed valet parking in designated loading zones downtown.

Design plans for Athens’ new Judicial Center are up for discussion at the Mayor and Commission’s Agenda Setting Session Tuesday evening.

Hemant Desai has been appointed as the new chief information officer and Information Technology Department director for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government.