Resources for Small Businesses – COVID-19
Below you will find economic resources for small businesses in Athens experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are broken down as Federal, State, and Local.
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Resources for Tenants & Landlords – COVID-19
On March 31, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor & Commission unanimously passed a resolution drafted by Commissioners Mariah Parker & Tim Denson focused on rent & mortgage relief for Athens residents. This resolution urges landlords and banks to work with renters and homeowners who are having difficulty making payments [see resources for tenants & landlords/property owners at bottom].
Continue readingUPDATE: Commissioners Parker & Denson’s resolution to remove burden of rent/mortgage on Athenians during pandemic passes!
Update: This resolution was passed unanimously by the ACC Commission! As the first of the month approaches, many Athenians are in precarious situations not knowing how they will pay all of their bills, especially rent or their mortgage payment, during this challenging time. The COVID-19 pandemic has limited many individuals’ ability to bring in an income. In these unprecedented times, …
Continue readingLocal Emergency Order for Unopened Take Out Alcohol Sales by Restaurants, On-Premises Licensed Establishments
This order has been put in place to help out restaurants struggling to get through this pandemic. This order will temporarily allow restaurants with on-premises alcohol licenses to sell unopened beer or wine for purchase along with to-go orders. Signed into law last night on March 27 by County Manager Williams, currently enacted, this will be ratified by the Mayor …
Continue readingMandatory Shelter-in-Place part of updated COVID-19 Local Emergency Declaration
The Mayor & Commission unanimously approved an ordinance with a second declaration of a local state of emergency including a mandatory shelter-in-place & closing of non-essential businesses for March 20-April 7, unless extended.
Continue readingACC declares Local Emergency due to coronavirus
As of March 17, 3 cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have been confirmed in Athens-Clarke County with 146 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia. Last night, the ACC Mayor & Commission declared a Local Emergency and put in place 2 important measures: – a 24/7 ban on gatherings of 10 or more people, not including employees, in restaurants, bars, and/or entertainment establishments or in …
Continue readingYou can vote by Mail-in Ballot!
If you are concerned about voting due to coronavirus, you can vote by mail. Here is how!
Continue readingPre-Arrest Diversion Program to Launch in Athens
A new Pre-Arrest Diversion (PAD) program will be rolling out in Athens-Clarke County. This new program will allow an individual to not be arrested or have any charges filed and instead fulfill a prescribed requirement(s) such as community service or taking GED classes.
Continue readingZero-Fare Transit – District 5 Townhall – March 2020
Commissioner Tim Denson is hosting the March District 5 Townhall on continuing the transition of Athens Transit to a Zero-Fare Transit System! The townhall will be on March 30 from 6:00-7:30pm at Normal Bar.
Continue readingSupporting Artists & Musicians – District 5 Townhall – February 2020
Commissioner Tim Denson is hosting the February District 5 Townhall on how Athens-Clarke County can be using policy to better support our artists, musicians, and scenes. The townhall will take place at Rabbit Hole Studios (387 Old Commerce Rd, suite C) on Monday, February 24 from 6:00-7:30pm. Commissioner Denson will present on a few policy proposals he is working on …
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