ACC Mayor & Commission

Athens News Matters: Western Downtown Historic District

By • Nov 20, 2020

Athens-Clarke County Commissioners voted this week on the creation of a western downtown historic district. However, the proposal has divided downtown property owners, as well as some ACC Commissioners. WUGA’s Jeanne Davis explains reasons behind opposing opinions and what the approval means for many building owners.

ACC Mayor & Commission Approve Downtown Historic District

By • Nov 18, 2020
Flagpole Magazine

The mayor and commission approved a historic district for western downtown at a special called session last night.

The commission voted 6-3 in favor of the district, and commissioner Davenport abstained.

ACC Mayor & Commisson to Vote on Downtown Athens Historic District

By • Nov 17, 2020
Ryan Cameron

The Athens Clarke County Mayor and Commission will have a special called session at 6 PM tonight.

 

The primary purpose of the meeting tonight is to vote on the Western Downtown Athens Local Historic District Designation. The goal of this designation is to turn western downtown Athens into a historic district, which will preserve the character and history of this area by preventing property owners from changing the exterior of their buildings. 

 

ACC Mayor & Commisson Approve Redevelopment Plans for TADs

By • Nov 11, 2020

On November 10th, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission unanimously approved redevelopment plans for all six tax allocation districts.

 

Tax allocation districts, or TADs, are redevelopment tools that work by increasing taxes within an area to fund improvements for that same area. 

District Two Commissioner Mariah Parker said the Mayor and Commission are hoping to stimulate economic development by improving "connectivity with regards to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure."

ACC Mayor & Commisson to Hold Special Called Session

By • Nov 9, 2020
View of City Hall in Athens, GA

The Athens Clarke County Mayor and Commission will have a special called session tonight at 6 pm to conduct public hearings about the formulation and adoption of redevelopment plans for six proposed tax allocation districts, or TADs. 

TADs work by increasing property taxes within an area to fund improvements for that same area. There are six designated areas in Athens Clarke County including the Georgia Square Mall, West Broad, and Newton Bridge. 

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