ACC Commissioners

Nearly six months after Athens-Clarke County’s Eviction Prevention Program was suspended for financial irregularities, the program may get a second chance under new management.

In brief: ACC's evition program might get a second chance — Herschel Walker's failed campaign donates — ACC police seeking information regarding shooting — UGA baseball plays Clemson — Atlanta Braves continue winning streak — Atlanta Hawks play Boston Celtics

Athens-Clarke County commissioners will discuss – but not hold a final vote on – a proposed 254 unit townhouse development on Olympic Drive at their agenda-setting meeting on Tuesday.

In brief: Listening sessions this week for 5-year plan — ACC commissioners discuss Olympic Drive proposal — State tax revenue decreased — Former President Trump remains popular in Georgia — UGA softball wins — UGA baseball faced Gators — Atlanta Braves win — Atlanta Hawks lose

Athens-Clarke County commissioners on Tuesday will consider a rezoning request that could lead to the construction of 216 new single-family homes in North Athens.

In brief: ACC commissioners debate development — Firefighters ask for union recognition — Georgia officials agree to take over of Augusta University hospitals — Georgia Power announces construction updates — UGA softball loses — UGA baseball wins — Atlanta Braves win — Atlanta Hawks play tonight

Commissioners are expected to address affordable housing on Bray St. and $500,000 towards youth development.

In brief: Melissa Link set to take new position duties — Proposed new Bray St. development — $500,000 for youth development programs — Hundreds of Methodist churches ask to leave — UGA softball win — UGA baseball loses — Braves lose — Atlanta Hawks win

Athens-Clarke County is looking at a healthy financial picture, including some $16 million in new revenue, according to a presentation to ACC commissioners by the county’s manager.

In brief: $1.3 million affordable housing proposal — public input meeting on Thursday — Democrats scolding Republicans for gun bill — A bill to bolster renters rights — appoval of Justice Clarence Thomas statue — Georgia men's basketball wins, women headed to Kentucky