The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is accepting applications to fill multiple openings on local boards, authorities, and commissions, offering residents an opportunity to participate in community decision-making.

Angela Gay, school social worker for Howard B. Stroud Elementary and Cedar Shoals High School, was awarded the School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Workers Association of Georgia.

Pamela Long has been named the Elections Department Director. Long has worked in Athens-Clarke County’s Elections Department since 2014.

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission kicked off budget season with a presentation from the county’s manager on Tuesday.

Clarke County School District (CCSD) announced a public design charrette as the “next step” of its revitalization of the school complex.

In March, the Madison County Board of Education announced the appointment of two principals for its school district. Meanwhile, the Clarke County Board of Education also approved the appointment of a principal at one of Clarke County’s elementary schools.

As the Clarke County School District (CCSD) searches for a new superintendent, CCSD along with the Georgia School Board Association is providing the community with updates.

The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department will change its leaf and limb collection rotation schedule and reorganize its collection zones.

The qualifying period for candidates up for election in May began Monday, March 2nd and will end on Friday, March 6th. This page will be updated daily throughout the week.

On March 3rd, the mayor and commission will vote whether or not to extend the current moratorium on the establishment of new data centers in Athens-Clarke County.