[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.
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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.
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Clarke County Magistrate Court is resuming Dispossesory (eviction) proceedings. If you are facing eviction, here is information and resources.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Governor Kemp signs order beginning to lift shelter-in-place policies; ACC Mayor & Commission pass resolution “strongly encouraging” all Athens residents to continue to shelter-in-place; ACC forms Joint Development Authority with the city of Winterville, clearing way for small business loan program; Mayor Girtz begins Wednesday Community Conversations series
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COVID-19 Update on Hospital capacity, expansion of testing, Grandview confirmed cases & deaths, Interview with Dr. Goggans of the GA Dept of Health, update on testing, update on ACC Resiliency Package…
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In a Special Session during Tuesday night’s Work Session, the Mayor & Commission passed an assistance package for “indigent services”. This funding, the first of many rounds, is focused on homeless services providers.
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