ACC Mayor & Commission

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission are set to discuss Tuesday whether to take back nearly $5 million in COVID-era grants that have already been allocated to organizations.

Short term rentals or STRs have grown in prominence in recent years thanks to sites like Airbnb where customers can book lodging for 31 days or less.

On the agenda for the ACC Mayor and Commission at Tuesday's work session is a project to improve pedestrian safety in the W. Broad Area and Hancock neighborhoods, ordinance updates, and updates on the Affordable Housing Investment Strategy or AHIS.

Several land rezoning requests came before the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission on Tuesday night that would greenlight plans for increased density, prompting public opposition.

Though the election of Athens-Clarke County’s next mayor is just under a year away, two candidates have already entered the race.

Longtime local politician and community organizer Tim Denson announced in June that he is joining the race for Athens’ next mayor.

Robert “Bob” Cowell was named the new manager of Athens-Clarke County by the Mayor and Commission on Tuesday night.

The Athens-Clarke County Commission passed a controversial budget last month to guide government spending this year.

Fisher says his campaign will focus on his extensive history of community service and civic engagement.

The appointment follows Thompson’s ten years of work with the Hall County Solicitor General’s Office.