Melissa Link

Micheal McClendon, a Clarke County resident, believed the development would be a future problem for areas like Lay Park.

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

This is the first day of advanced voting for the March 21 Special Election to fill the District Two ACC commission seat.

In brief: Early voting underway in Special Election, Georgia Senate discuss school voucher plan, lawmakers try to increase tobacco tax, UGA men's and women's basketball lose, baseball won three out of four, softball sweeps the floor

In brief: Polls open Monday at 8:00 for three weeks of early voting — state lawmakers consider more voting bills — Athens Community Career Academy seeks volunteers — UGA women's b-ball wins final home game

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.

The marathon five and a half hour meeting drew nearly two hours of public comment.

Panel: Blake Aued and Chris Dowd