Dexter Fisher

Candidates in the Athens-Clarke County mayoral race faced off in a debate on Saturday.

As Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz’s second term nears its end, the race for the city’s next Mayor is underway. Athens’ Ciné will host the second mayoral debate of this election season this Saturday from 5-7 pm.

The Athens-Clarke County Commission decided to hold off on a vote for the plan that will guide how the city grows over the next several decades.

Item 11 on the agenda for the recent Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission meeting was an amendment to a previous ordinance that addressed right of way use in public areas.

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

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

Athens-Clarke County commissioners vote on allowing members of the firefighters’ union to collectively bargain with the county for wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.

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 commissioners on Tuesday will consider a rezoning request that could lead to the construction of 216 new single-family homes in North Athens.

In brief: ACC commissioners debate development — Firefighters ask for union recognition — Georgia officials agree to take over of Augusta University hospitals — Georgia Power announces construction updates — UGA softball loses — UGA baseball wins — Atlanta Braves win — Atlanta Hawks play tonight