UPDATE: New CDC Eviction Moratorium struck down
The new CDC Eviction Moratorium applies to Athens-Clarke County since Athens has a HIGH Covid-19 transmission rate. Here is info on qualifying and applying.
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COVID-19 Vaccine in Athens, Georgia
Beginning January 11, vaccination as part of an expanded Phase 1-A to include adults 65 & up, healthcare workers, long-term care residents, & public safety personnel
Continue readingCDC issues halt on evictions – how to qualify
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a nationwide order halting evictions through December 31.
Continue readingNEGA 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.
Continue readingACC 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 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.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Update – ACC Passes Resolution Strongly Encouraging Shelter-in-place
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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