Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission

Proposed changes include improving the sewer system, creating a public parking deck, and constructing a mixed-used private development in the Graduate Hotel site and adjacent areas.

An Athens mayoral debate will take place next Saturday. The debate is being organized by the podcast ATHChat, hosted by Drew Abney and Russell Edwards.

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission will meet Tuesday night to consider next steps for the controversial replacement of the downtown Saye Building.

In brief: ACC Commissioner unanimously pass mall redevelopment — state lawmakers okay more oversight for prosecutors — state could give cash to some pregnant women

In brief: ACC commissioners hear plans for mall redevelopment — budget cuts could be coming to GA colleges and universities — HOPE payouts could increase — new Department of Labor head promises changes — Hawks beat Mavs

District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez is asking Athens-Clarke County commissioners for $267,000 to fund a new gang unit in her office.

In brief: Understaffing in DA's office raises concerns — state lawmakers hear from Kemp, state's chief economist — UGA falls to Kentucky

District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez told ACC Commissioners that less than half to the allotted positions for attorneys in her office are filled.

Affordable housing advocates point to short-term vacation rentals as one of many factors in the county’s growing housing shortage.

The unanimous vote makes the three-laned section of Prince a permanent change.