water quality

Nearing the end of a long commission meeting this week, several Athens-Clarke County residents stood up to voice concern for the situation in the Pinewoods Estates neighborhood.

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

Those chemicals, generally known as PFAS, do not break down in nature and have been linked to serious health conditions.

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

Athens-Clarke County officials say that residents can continue to have confidence in the quality of their drinking water.That’s according to the 2021…