The Athens-Clarke County government, in collaboration with the Athens Downtown Development Authority, is redesigning College Square with an eye towards pedestrian accessibility, connectivity between businesses, and improved paving and lighting.

Residents can drop in at any time to share input on the design of the new facility with Athens-Clarke County Government officials.

On this past Election Day, June 16, 2026, ACC Commissioner Dexter Fisher made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Athens-Clarke County. He reflected on his win.

The Athens-Clarke County government will dole out nearly $3 million in funding for affordable housing projects this fall.

The runoff results are in and Athens voters have selected their new Mayor.

The Clarke County Board of Education appointed Johnelle Simpson II to fill the remainder of the District 8 seat vacated by Nicole Hull, whose resignation takes effect June 30.

Athens-Clarke County commissioners are expected to adopt the county's fiscal year 2027 budget and consider placing a new property tax relief measure before voters during a special called session Tuesday night.

CCSD will be holding their first Rolling Registration event next week, an effort to help the Athens-Clarke county community get new students enrolled.

Andrew Saunders has been appointed deputy manager in the Athens-Clarke County Manager’s Office. Saunders had been serving as the interim assistant manager since July 2024.

The candidates disagreed on a number of key issues at the debate hosted by AthChat Podcast hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards. They clashed over whether high-density development would lower housing costs and the causes of homelessness in Athens.