ACC Budget

The Athens-Clarke County Commission will adopt the upcoming fiscal year’s budget on June 9th. The county’s mayor Kelly Girtz submitted a proposed budget to the commission on May 1st.

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission discussed the cost of the new Judicial Center at an agenda setting meeting Wednesday evening.

This Wednesday evening, The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission are set to discuss the construction of a new Judicial Center.

Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams has long advocated for increased funding from the Commission to combat chronic understaffing.

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz submitted a budget to the Commission for review on Friday. The General Fund Budget totals $212.5 million for Operating and Capital Expenses, over $10 million more than last year’s budget.

Nonprofits and agencies affiliated with local government presented their budget requests to Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission last week.

Budget season kicked off this week in Athens-Clarke County. One number seemed to make the county manager worried.

Girtz's budget proposal doesn't raise property tax rate — commissioners pass eviction prevention reboot, hold off on Olympic Dr development — Kemp signs insurance exchange into law — Hunter Gault named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Budget doesn't raise property tax rate, although property taxes may still go up for some.

On Wednesday, commissioners heard from the first round of independent agencies seeking funding in the county's budget.