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Q&As
Q&A with Athens Code Enforcement Administrator Jack Reddick
Parking violations, trash management and housing codes are part of Jack Reddick’s job as administrator for the Athens-Clarke County Code Enforcement Division. His division oversees how residents adhere to the county’s rules and regulations. Reddick, a former code enforcement officer with 22 years in the field, is a University of…
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Q&As
Q&A: Zygmant Aims to Shape Future of Athens-Clarke County Parks
Kimberly Zygmant is the new director of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government’s Leisure Services Department. She began work May 26. Zygmant previously served as assistant parks and recreation director for Layton, Utah, from 2023 until 2026. Before that, she was assistant director of parks and recreation for Victoria, Texas; recreation…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke Mayor Comments on Possible Immigration Crackdowns
Mayor Kelly Girtz said Athens-Clarke County is not a sanctuary city. “There isn’t even a formal definition of that term,” Girtz said on Monday. “Under Georgia law, cities and counties cannot legally function as sanctuary cities.” President Donald Trump’s administration has escalated its challenge against “sanctuary city” laws by threatening…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Plans To Install Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The Athens-Clarke County government unanimously approved Project FAST Charge on Oct. 1. Pitched by the sustainability department, this project promises the installation of EV chargers at 14 sites throughout Clarke County, with 12 of these sites being in federally recognized disadvantaged communities. The department is waiting to hear back if…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Athens Art Scene: The Return of Live Performance
Live performance makes its way back to the Athens community. After a year in the dark, performers like Convict Julie, are able to take the stage again. Business owners make a profit and people in the community are doing what it takes to be in social spaces again. Rachael Simpson…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Music Walk of Fame Markets Music Tourism
The Tourism Product Development group was a group of 12 tourism professionals who studied how the city of Athens’ music assets can increase tourism and visitor spending. The Athens Music Walk of Fame was chosen for its capability to incubate talent, prioritizing diversity, market music tourism industry, and ensure economic…
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Athens-Clarke County
East Athens Residents, Commission Disagree Over Development
Tess Cunningham, 71, in front of her property of 25 years on Shadybrook Drive. (Photo/Willie Daniely III) Some residents of a small street off Lexington Road are frustrated with the city and developers after the Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to approve the construction of a high-density development in their…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Leisure Services Expands Programming to Adapt to COVID-19 Limitations
As the residents of Athens, Georgia, learn how to navigate a world in the COVID-19 era, Clarke County Leisure Services is also learning how to adapt their programming to an evolving world. Clarke County Leisure Service Parks and Facilities, besides Morton Theatre, are currently open to the public. In-person programs…
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Athens-Clarke County
National Drug Take Back Day Addresses Vaping Crisis With Local Collections
The Drug Enforcement Administration has been combatting the misuse of controlled prescription drugs with National Drug Take Back Day since 2009, but this year’s collection day is particularly notable. For the first time ever, collection sites are accepting e-cigarettes and vaping devices for disposal in addition to unused medications, according…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Fire Officials Issue Holiday Safety, Sustainability Tips
The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prevent fires this holiday season. First, they recommend that you water your Christmas tree every day. Lt. Lawrence Ford told Grady Newsource it’s also a good idea to check your tree before you even buy it. “Ensuring…