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ACC Animal Services Extends Temporary Suspension of Dog Adoptions, Owner-Surrenders

The Animal Services Department is not accepting owner-surrendered dogs or allowing dog adoptions until Wednesday, November 8th.

FILE - Voting machines fill the floor for early voting at State Farm Arena, Oct. 12, 2020, in Atlanta. Critics of the voting equipment used in Georgia say the state's plan to wait until after 2024 presidential election to install a software update meant to address flaws that an expert says leave the machines open to attack is irresponsible. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

William Gaulden Jr. Runs for ACC Coroner, Wants to Increase Transparency with Commission

On May 21st, voters in Athens-Clarke County will decide the winners of several local races. Last week we met with the candidates for County Commission in District 2. Today we turn to the race for County Coroner. William Gaulden Jr. works in funeral services and is running as a Democrat. WUGA’s Martin Matheny sat down with him to discuss his candidacy.

Athens Free Clinic honored for providing primary care to ACC's underinsured populations

The Athens Free Clinic has been honored with the 2023 Star of Community Achievement award by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

ACC Board of Elections Seeks Legal Advice to Deal With Voter Registration Challenges

Clarke County Election officials are turning to legal advice to figure out how to address voter challenges facilitated by a new state law. Several members of the board worried that excessive numbers of challenges would bog down their already beleaguered work force.

A sleeping bag and other belongings sitting on a bench outside of City Hall in downtown Athens.

ACC Gov committee meets to increase safety on sidewalks, reduce visibility of homelessness

A committee of Athens-Clarke County officials met Tuesday to review ordinances related to people and objects blocking sidewalks and other public areas.

Athens News Matters for May 6, 2022

Athens News Matters

Yellow sign with VOTE HERE is standing by a line of people wating to get to the polls

ACC Board of Elections discusses possible litigation behind closed doors, more

Also at the meeting, Director of Elections and Voter Registration Charlotte Sosebee updated the board on her office’s preparation of Spanish-language ballots.

Athens News Matters: ACC District 3 Candidate Tiffany Taylor Discusses Campaign

ACC District 3 candidate Tiffany Taylor

ACC Government to vote on allotting more dollars to Real-Time Crime Center

The Commission will consider putting $500,000 toward the Real-Time Crime Center. The money was donated by QuickTrip Corporation to the Athens-Clarke County Police Foundation.

Apple, cabbage and maple-glazed walnut slaw with apple cider dressing. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)

How about them apples? Fall into autumn with sweet and savory recipes

It's peak apple season. Try these three new recipes and appreciate the humble apple all over again.

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