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Athens-Clarke County
Local Transportation SPLOST Plans to be Discussed
The Mayor and Commission are going to be looking at when and how they are going to start spending TSPLOST at tonight’s work session. TSPLOST, short for Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, was passed last week with around 74 percent of the vote. It will add one cent…
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2017 Downtown Parade of Lights Deadline Thursday
Kicking off the holidays in Athens this year is the annual Downtown Parade of Lights, but before the parade, floats and other acts must register with ACC to make the spectacle possible.
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Athens-Clarke County Searches for City Hall Christmas Tree
The Annual Downtown Athens Parade of Lights is set for Thursday, December 7 at 7 PM. This Year’s theme is “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree.” But…Athens Clarke County still needs a cedar tree for the event by December 1. They are asking for someone in the Athens community to donate…
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2017 Special Election Results
UPDATE (10:16 PM 11/07/17): All results are in. Deborah Gonzalez wins State House seat District 117. Jonathan Wallace wins State House seat District 119. TSPLOST is passed (73.87%). UPDATE (9:17 PM 11/07/17): 21 out of 24 precincts have reported their results. UPDATE (9:02 PM 11/07/17): 15 out of 24 precincts have reported their results.…
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Athens Announces New Polling Locations
Those heading to the polls tomorrow should be aware of five changes to polling locations in Athens-Clarke County.
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Clarke County Announces SPLOST Construction Updates
Click image to be taken directly to the presentation. SPLOST is a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, which is a one percent sales tax in Athens-Clarke County. The money is used to fund projects around the Athens area. The construction projects above are all at local elementary and middle schools.
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2017 Election
Athens Proposes TSPLOST Tax Projects
On November 7, Clarke County voters will have the option to approve a one-percent sales tax increase for various transportation projects around the county. The most expensive projects include pavement rehabilitation and the Firefly Trail project. You can read about all 19 of the projects here. If approved, the sales…
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UPDATE: Officer-Involved Shooting in Athens
CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. – UPDATE: Edward Herron was named as the policeman that was in the officer involved shooting. Investigators say that he is on administrative leave until further notice. The shooter, Nicholas Head, 27, is currently at the Athens Regional Hospital in ICU. Officers have confirmed that he will…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Wants Your Ideas
Do you want a say in what Athens will look like in ten years? Now is your chance. Athens-Clarke County is putting together their ten-year comprehensive plan, and they want your opinion. You can fill out this online questionnaire and share your thoughts on what issues are most important to…
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2017 Election
Board of Elections Announces Special Election Voting Locations
Early voting begins October 17, 2017, in Clarke County. The only place to early vote is the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections. Voters must bring valid photo identification. Early voting must take place during these times: Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections 155 S. Washington St. Athens, GA Monday, October 16…