local government meetings

The county's eviction prevention program was suspended after the nonprofit managing it was found to have accounting irregularities. ACC will provide aid to some renters.

In brief: Judge overturns state's abortion law — County to provide help for renters facing eviction — More money for North Athens project — Dems sue state over Saturday voting — Flynn to testify in election probe — UGA stays at #1 in CFP rankings

In brief: Board of Elections picks four sites for early voting — ACC Commissioners to decide fate of eviction program — Georgia Republicans nominate candidate for State House Speaker — UGA men's b-ball wins at home

Some elections officials are worried about turnout, with a short election window and the Thanksgiving holiday.

New judicial center and library were approved by voters in SPLOST 2020.

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

On Tuesday, Athens-Clarke County commissioners approved a report on "missing middle" housing, which prompted a larger discussion on the county's housing crunch.

Athens-Clarke County Commissioners also discussed the county's housing crunch and approved a $2.85 million land purchase for eventual expansion of government facilities.

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

Tonight's ACC Mayor and Commission meeting is expected to see votes on land for a new transit HQ, as well as a debate over quorum rules, more on "missing middle" housing, and changes to animal control laws.