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Local nonprofit Farm to Neighborhood wants to add a teaching garden and green space to the Historic Iron Triangle Plaza in East Athens. Neighbors are asking for alternatives to protect longtime residents from gentrification.
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During last week’s agenda setting meeting, the Mayor and Commission of Athens-Clarke County sparred over procedural details when it came to discussion of a controversial redevelopment project.
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On the agenda for the ACC Mayor and Commission at Tuesday's work session is a project to improve pedestrian safety in the W. Broad Area and Hancock neighborhoods, ordinance updates, and updates on the Affordable Housing Investment Strategy or AHIS.
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Across the country, older generations have spearheaded protests against President Trump’s administration. Many leaders of the Democratic Party worry that young people aren’t involved enough—and progressive leaders in Athens are no exception.
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The Athens-Clarke County government will organize a public presentation on local affordable healthcare options at a public event on Saturday.
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A small committee of Clarke County School District Board members will meet this week to revise the rules that govern renaming facilities.
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Longtime local politician and community organizer Tim Denson announced in June that he is joining the race for Athens’ next mayor.
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The Athens-Clarke County Government is inviting local artists to submit their public art proposals for consideration in a Community Center Improvements project.
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Robert “Bob” Cowell was named the new manager of Athens-Clarke County by the Mayor and Commission on Tuesday night.
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The finalist for Athens' county manager, set to be approved Tuesday, has been named in two lawsuits for events pertaining to his previous job.
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The Board will review and interview applicants later this month and select top candidates for additional interviews in August.
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Staff members who work with Representative Mike Collins, a Republican who represents the 10th District of Georgia, will visit Clarke County on Thursday.