ACC Fire and Emergency Services

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department was called to the scene of a collision between a car and a Clarke County School District bus on Thursday morning.

Athens-Clarke County firefighters, National EMS, and a specialized surgical team from Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital worked for nearly two hours to free a construction worker from heavy machinery Friday morning.

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department recently opened applications for new and experienced Firefighters and EMTs.

The union representing firefighters in Athens-Clarke County say it’s in support of recommendations for a new pay plan.

The Fire Department says the individuals are pressuring business owners and employees to allow them to conduct so-called “inspections,” and then soliciting them for business.

Earlier this week, two fires were set in the men’s and women’s restrooms at Southeast Clarke Park off Lexington Road

In brief: Firefighters's proposal pushed back another two months — Newton Bridge Rd. development postponed — Athens Land Trust apartments passes — $500,000 approved for youth development — Gov. Kemp vetoes public unversity tuition cap — Dozen sea turtle return to wild — UGA baseball wins — Atlanta Braves win — 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.

An online is open through Sunday, March 5th, for Clarke County residents to weigh in on site selection criteria for a new location for first station five.

The $6 million project was approved by voters as part of the SPLOST 2020 package