NEGA Department of Health weekly Covid-19 report – 8/24/2020
The Northeast Health District is now providing a weekly report to assist with local COVID-19 informational needs. Click here to read the AUGUST 24 REPORT.
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ACC sets last call at 11:30pm; settles litigation; maintains mask ordinance [documents here]
The ACC Mayor & Commission held an emergency special session on Friday morning to pass a settlement with bar owners and an ordinance that now sets last call at 11:30pm.
Continue readingMasks for Everyone! Here’s where you can get one!
By wearing a mask you protect others! We want to make sure that everyone has access to a mask and that cost is not a hindrance. Here is where you can get a free mask if you cannot afford one.
Continue readingUPDATE: ACC Mask Ordinance Passes – ACC Commission to Vote on Mask Ordinance
[read the proposed ordinance here] On Tuesday, July 7 the Athens-Clarke County Commission will vote on a fifth COVID-19 Emergency declaration [see link at bottom] which includes language requiring facial coverings or masks to be worn within Athens-Clarke County “to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus”. If passed, the order will go into effect at 8:00am on Wednesday, July 8.
Continue readingCOVID-19 & Small Businesses – District 5 Townhall – July 2020
Commissioner Tim Denson is virtually hosting the July District 5 Townhall on how small businesses are being affected by COVID-19 and how they are dealing with it. The townhall will be streamed online at facebook.com/timdensonforathens and District 5 residents will be able to interact and ask questions.
Continue readingCourts resume Eviction Proceedings; what to know
Clarke County Magistrate Court is resuming Dispossesory (eviction) proceedings. If you are facing eviction, here is information and resources.
Continue reading50/10 Plan to Reimagine Public Safety in Athens-Clarke County budget proposal
The 50/10 Plan to Reimagine Public Safety in Athens-Clarke County, a budget proposal by Commissioners Mariah Parker and Tim Denson for the Fiscal Year 2021 budget. Protecting and caring for our community means taking a compassionate, expansive approach to public safety and investing in the resources people need to secure their wellbeing.
Continue readingStatement on arrests & tear gassing of peaceful protesters
On June 1, just after midnight, peaceful protesters at the intersection of Broad Street and College Avenue were forcefully removed by police after having multiple rounds of tear gas fired upon them from the Georgia National Guard and police.
Continue readingMayor recommends lowering millage rate in budget as Tax Assessor’s property assessment values increase
Mayor Girtz’s recommended Budget includes a decrease in the millage rate of 0.125 mills, however, the Tax Assessor’s Office estimates the total value of existing property will increase approximately 5.6% due to reassessment
Continue readingCommission makes $100,000 available for local artists via ACAC Arts in Community program
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor & Commission unanimously voted to pass Commissioner Tim Denson’s commission defined option to expand the funding for the Arts in Community Awards program. Commissioner Denson’s option appropriates a total of $100,000. This funding can be used to help support artists & musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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