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Recount scheduled for Republican PSC District 3 primary race in Athens-Clarke County
June 12, 2026
A statewide recount has been scheduled for the Republican Public Service Commission District 3 primary race following a close result. The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department will conduct its portion beginning June 24 under state guidelines.
Read more →Athens-Clarke County Animal Services launches Couch Crashers foster program for shelter dogs
June 10, 2026
Athens-Clarke County Animal Services is launching its Couch Crashers short-term foster program for local shelter dogs during upcoming holiday weekends. The initiative gives residents an opportunity to help dogs experience life outside the shelter while supporting adoption efforts.
Read more →Tony Adair appointed as new Animal Services Department Director in Athens-Clarke County
June 8, 2026
Thomas "Tony" Adair has been named director of Athens-Clarke County's Animal Services Department starting June 15. With more than two decades' experience leading municipal animal control efforts across several states, Adair will oversee local shelter operations under Georgia's consolidated city-county government.
Read more →Lay Park playground removed for construction; Memorial Park improvements to begin in June
June 5, 2026
Athens officials report that Lay Park playground has been removed for nearby construction work. Improvements at Memorial Park will start in June with some parking reductions expected. Residents are advised to check alternative playground locations.
Read more →Athens-Clarke County provides information for June 16 runoff election
June 4, 2026
The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department has released key details about absentee ballots, early voting sites and hours ahead of the June 16 General Primary Election / Nonpartisan Runoff. The update includes information about registration deadlines, ballot options by party selection and recent changes to precinct locations.
Read more →Athens-Clarke County announces absentee ballot processing schedule for June 16 runoff
June 3, 2026
The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department released its schedule for processing absentee ballots ahead of the June runoff election. Processing begins on June 10 with final tabulation set for Election Day at county facilities.
Read more →Coed adult softball games moved due to Field 2 flooding in Athens
June 1, 2026
Due to flooding on Field 2, all coed adult softball games in Athens have been relocated. The B Division playoffs move to Field 1 and A Division playoffs shift to Field 3.
Read more →Athens-Clarke County to conduct logic and accuracy testing for June 16 runoff election
May 28, 2026
The Athens-Clarke County Elections Department will begin required logic and accuracy testing on June 2 ahead of the June 16 runoff election. Members of political parties, media representatives, and residents may observe this process at county facilities.
Read more →Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities releases 2025 annual water quality report
May 27, 2026
The Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department has released its annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2025. The report highlights extensive testing procedures and continued compliance with regulatory standards throughout Athens-Clarke County.
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