ACC Budget

The Athens-Clarke County Commission unanimously approved its fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday during a special called meeting, setting property tax rates and funding priorities for the coming year.

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.

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.

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