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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Here you will find resources for Athens workers and other people who are facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resources ar broken down as Federal, State, and local.
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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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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].
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