parking
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Athens-Clarke County
Delays, Increased Costs, Traffic: Mayor Kelly Girtz Provides Update on The Classic Center Arena
Editor’s note: Students in Reporting I covered a Dec. 1 press conference with Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz about The Classic Center Arena. Following the press conference, they interviewed secondary sources ranging from Danny Bryant, general manager of the arena, to business owners and managers to members of the UGA…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Students Struggle With Lack of Reliable Transportation Options
As the clock strikes 8:50 a.m., thousands of students pour out of their dreaded Monday morning classes. For many, the day goes from bad to worse when they see that the bus stop is crowded. Adding insult, seating is limited after the rush of students squeeze through the bus doors. …
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Athens-Clarke County
Downtown Living: The Good, The Bad and The Parking
When it comes to living in downtown Athens, accessibility is key, but at what cost do downtown residents pay for being in the heart of the town? For these students, the parking battle is constant—yet, worth it? Caroline Wigmore, a 21-year-old entertainment media studies major from Suwannee, lives in…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Lone Resident: How One Homeowner Has Seen Her Street Change in 53 Years
Sifting through topographical maps and old paperwork, Dora Duncan, 93, points out just how much has changed since she first bought her home in 1965. As someone who has been a resident of Riverdale Drive for the past 53 years, Duncan has experienced zoning fights, studentification and the more recent…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA, Bird No Closer to Negotiations, Scooter Status Same
UGA and Bird are not any closer to negotiating a solution for the use of the electric scooters on campus as of Sept. 11, according to UGA Division of Marketing and Communication Public Relations Manager, Rebecca Beeler. “Nothing has changed regarding the status of scooters on campus. Those individuals who choose…
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Athens-Clarke County
Paying for Parking Tickets in Athens
Many cars fill with orange envelopes. These envelopes contain parking tickets for the county. If you have a parking ticket, click here to pay it now.
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Athens-Clarke County
ACC Commission to Vote on Residential Parking Permit Program
On April 3rd, the Athens-Clarke County Commission will vote on the Residential Parking Permit Program, a policy that would restrict parking on certain streets to residents and their guests only by giving them parking permits. The residents will be charged a small amount for parking, and will be able to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Parking Prices Could Change Downtown
A new initiative could make parking in downtown Athens $1.00 an hour. This price would be the same for both street parking and parking decks. Currently, it costs $1.50 an hour to park in a deck, and 75 cents to park on a street downtown. Chuck Horton, Director of Athens Downtown…
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Athens-Clarke County
Downtown Plans Under Review: New Hotel Parking Deck
By Shaunteri Skinner Plans for two downtown construction projects will be discussed today at the Athens-Clarke County plans review meetings: The Hyatt Place Hotel and Press Place North Deck. Departments in the local unified government will talk about plans for site construction and renovations projects on the agenda for today. This…
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UGA Sports
Parking for Game Day Versus Georgia Southern
Available parking has been issued for game day this Saturday. UGA Parking Services issued out a map referencing specific parking lots and times for gameday attendees. For details on times to leave each lot click here. GREEN lots: Make sure your vehicle is parked starting after 5:00 PM on FRIDAY…