Rep. Paul Broun to Host Coffee for Clarke County Constitutents

The free event is from 7:30 to 8:30am.

"It Could Put Me Out of Business," Says Native America's Jane Scott

Downtown business owners worry about the effect of tearing up streets and sidewalks to improve Clayton Street infrastructure.

Rep. Broun Holds Twitter Town Hall Meeting on Obamacare

On Sept. 11, @RepPaulBrounMD answered questions from Twitter users. See highlights below or search for #AskDrBroun on Twitter for more questions and responses.

Water, Sewer and Drainage-Oh, My! East Clayton, Jackson, Getting Makeover

Thursday's open house will gather the community's ideas and thoughts on the downtown improvement project.

Water, Sewer and Drainage-Oh, My! East Clayton, Jackson, Getting Makeover

Thursday's open house will gather the community's ideas and thoughts on the downtown improvement project.

Rep. Paul Broun to Have Twitter Town Hall on Defunding Obamacare

The Town Hall will begin at 5pm.

Yucky Cheese Dip, Dirty Hands & Other Problems in Regional Restaurant Inspections

Read about the area restaurants with high scores and those where critical violations were noted.

Another Demolition Application: 1744 South Milledge Avenue

Applications for demolition are made to the Planning Department.

Rep. Paul Broun Says "No" To Syria Intervention

The U.S. Senate is responding differently from the U.S. House

ACC Commission Says Yes to Ice for Classic Center

Audience members and Commission members spoke against animal circuses, with some calling for a total ban in Athens.

Handsink With Food Debris, Smelly Cleaning Cloths, Mold in Ice Maker

Restaurant inspections in Athens from August 16 through August 21, 2013

Soon, You Can Beat The Boot with Downtown Parking

An amnesty has worked well in some communities; and not so well in others.

Fireflies and Fairies at Memorial Park

Fairies and fireflies--what a combo!

Fight Over Five Points Parking Spaces Will Continue

The battle over 22 spaces on Lumpkin Street will continue for some time.

A New Demolition Application in Five Points Neighborhood in Athens Clarke County

The house is more than 50 years old, so it can't be bulldozed immediately.

Georgia's Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.8 Percent

The vast majority of layoffs were temporary, said Commissioner Mark Butler.

Retirement Seminar Set at ACC Library on August 27

The seminar is part of the library's "lunch and learn" series.

New Downtown Parking Meters Take Drivers into the Digital Age

You'll be able to put money in your parking meter with your smart phone.

Watering Restrictions? Heck, Who Needs Them? Well, We May....

The ACC Commission eases watering restrictions, and the new watering rules take effect on Thursday in Athens.

Traffic Light Coming for West Broad and King Avenue

The ACC Commission acknowledged that the West Broad corridor has seen growth in the past several months.

Parking in Five Points: Prepare to Pay to Park on Lumpkin

A judge's ruling allows Barry Stiles to continue controlling the parking spaces.

These Boots are Made For....Booting

Gone from downtown since May, the boots will return in a month or two.

Metro Athens' Unemployment Rate Remains Lowest in the State at 7.2

The rate is 1 percentage point higher than in May, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.

Oconee County Grand Jury Indicts Athens Residents

Criminal indictments are not evidence of guilt; they are only charges. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Library to Offer Workshop on the Foundation Directory Online

This free workshop could be useful for non-profits.

A Traffic Signal at West Broad Street and King Avenue?

Yes, say officials, there's a need for a traffic signal....just not yet.

"They're not compounds, they're neighborhoods."

An agenda-setting meeting normally isn't the setting for fireworks.

Unemployment Rate Rises 0.3 Percent in May 2013

This information comes from a Georgia Department of Labor press release.

Historic Preservation Districts, Community Gardens, Focus of Tuesday Meeting

The Government Operations Committee meets Tuesday afternoon in City Hall.

Time Has Run Out on Kaput Parking Meters in Downtown Athens

New parking meters will be coming to downtown Athens, so keep your change close at hand.

Downtown Property Owners to ADDA Board: We Are Being Ignored

Downtown property owners want to be part of the process to create the Downtown Athens Master Plan.

No Bishop Park Fireworks and Celebration Because of Wet Weather

What Did the Commission Approve Last Night?

Here's a copy of Kelly Girtz's Commissioner Defined Option for Selig's special use permit.

By 8 to 2, ACC Commission Approves Selig's Special Use Permit--with Conditions

There are Serious Violations in Selig's Plan, Writer Says

An Open Letter to the Mayor and Commission

Paul Broun's Campaign to Send Supporters 'English: The Official Language of the USA' T-Shirt

Those who donate $25 or more will receive a shirt.

"Today we celebrate, tomorrow we work," Says Gay Advocate

"Love is the New Normal," says Athens Advocate for Equality

The Supreme Court decision over DOMA prompts a positive outpouring.

Athens Regional Library System and Lyndon House Arts Center partner for IMLS leadership grant