Athens Regional Library

On Wednesday, commissioners heard from the first round of independent agencies seeking funding in the county's budget.

In brief: Thornton arrested after single-vehicle accident on Monday — ACC budget hearings begin — Senate committee advances bill denying some gender-affirming care — lawmakers unveil mental health bill — Black, rural communities at greater risk of heart disease

Commissioners move Judicial Center and East Side Library to next phase, but put the brakes on Timothy Road improvements

In brief: Commissioners approve site selection plans for east side library and new judicial center — Graham has to testify in Georgia election probe — Audit finds room for improvement in film tax credit — UGA soccer defeats Tennessee in SEC tournament semis

In brief: No PFAS detected in ACC water — ATL trauma center shuts its doors — ACC Commission meets tonight — Food Bank hosts "Stuff the Truck" — UGA Soccer faces Vols in SEC tourney, men's b-ball plays exhibition game, Hawks fall on the road in Toronto

In brief: Recaps of debates for Lt. Gov and Secretary of State — Early voting sets midterm record — Authorities investigating Barrow County shooting that left two dead and one injured — ACC Library wins regional award

In brief: Commissioners defeat controversial rule change, delve into housing problems, and approve a $2.85 million land purchase — East Athens residents head to court over special election date — Environmental group raises alarm about water pollutants in GA waterways — Library to remain closed this week — Braves clinch with win over Marlins

Library staff found bedbugs on a chair in the building.

$16.1 million project includes space for 50K books, meeting and multipurpose rooms.

ACC Commissioners broadly agree on $315,000 budget fix.