ACC Mayor & Commission

The Athens-Clarke County mayor and commission met for a work session to determine whether public sewer lines could be extended into northern parts of the county.

It’s the final week of advanced voting for the May 19 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election and over 4,600 voters have cast ballots in Athens Clarke County, according to the county’s election department.

In-person early voting in the election will continue until May 15th, with election day on May 19th.

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.

The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to lift the temporary ban on new data centers this week and replace it with regulations.

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission approved a series of funding, zoning, and policy measures during its April 7th regular session, including a controversial industrial rezoning request and multiple infrastructure investments.

The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department will change its leaf and limb collection rotation schedule and reorganize its collection zones.

The qualifying period for candidates up for election in May began Monday, March 2nd and will end on Friday, March 6th. This page will be updated daily throughout the week.

On March 3rd, the mayor and commission will vote whether or not to extend the current moratorium on the establishment of new data centers in Athens-Clarke County.

Sharon Miller is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a pastor in Athens. She’s also one of five candidates to enter the race for mayor of Athens-Clarke County.