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Jackson County
Nicholson City Council Approves Increased 2026 Budget
The Nicholson City Council unanimously voted to approve a $1.21 million general fund budget for 2026. The budget approval and a motion to approve an open-air business at the Town Center District took up a majority of the 45-minute meeting on Nov. 3. 2026 General Fund Budget Approval “We are…
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Criminal Justice
Madison County Increases Pay For Sheriff’s Office Employees To Help Hire More Officers
The Madison County Board of Commissioners passed a funding budget that included allocations to increase pay for employees of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 25, and the effect of this extra money brings more than just cash value — it provides hope for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Approves Additional Funds for TSPLOST Budget
Athens Clarke County approved $5-6 million dollars for the TSPLOST budget. Georgia law allows communities to use the Transportation Special Purpose Local Sales Tax (TSPLOST) for transportation purposes if approved by voters. This years budget is going towards nineteen approved projects. Infrastructure projects include Prince Avenue sidewalk and road maintenance.…
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Athens-Clarke County
How ‘America First’ Budget Could Affect Athens
Athens, Ga.– Federal funds used for everything from affordable housing to free job training are up for elimination in President Trump’s proposed “America First” budget. The federal government provides a portion of these funds to Athens each year through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The $3 billion program is…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fighting the Drought: Area Makes New Plans for Water Recycling
New water recycling plans approved by the Athens-Clarke County Commission could potentially lower drought probability to almost 0% according to an assessment presented by the public works department in January. The assessment determined the existing drought resilience of Clarke County and created solutions for the county to become more water…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Commissioners Postpone Adoption of Budget Goals
By Richard Banton Athens commissioners will hammer out the upcoming fiscal year’s goals and objectives in late January. The move comes after a heated meeting last night that saw the commission split on whether to postpone the adoption. The budget’s goals and objectives guide the year’s operating budget, determining where…
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Northeast Georgia News
UPDATE: IRS Shuts Down Early Today After Computer System Crashes
ATHENS — The IRS shut down early today after its computer crashed. They opened at 1 p.m. and only stayed open for about 30 minutes before having to turn away people for entering.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Downtown Development Authority Wants to Beautify Downtown
ATHENS - An amendment to the Athens-Clarke County budget would increase the investment in downtown. The amendment is now part of the 2016 budget proposal.
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Athens Airport Tower Closing
Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…