Here's What the ACC Planning Department Is Up To

These are plan review meetings.

Jobs Open With Athens Clarke County Government

These are full time and part time jobs, some with no benefits.

Time to Vet Proposals for the Route of Development on Prince Avenue

The public can review documents and comment until April 30.

Friends of the ACC Library Sponsor Community Reading of MLK's Letter

Various community members will read "Letter from Birmingham Jail" to mark its 50th anniversary.

Bruce Williamson, Who May Run for Paul Broun's Seat, Tours Coal-Fired Plant

Coal-fired Plant Branch in Milledgeville, Ga. is scheduled to be closed.

Athens Clarke County Hires New Economic Developer

Ryan Moore comes to Athens from Effingham County in South Georgia.

Public Vetting of Downtown Master Plan Ideas Set for April 25th

The event will start at 6:30pm in the Grand Hall of the Classic Center.

No Chance For Now of Returning to Superdistricts or November Elections, Legislators Say

The local delegation says the changes aren't going to come any time soon.

Guns on Campus? Three Vocal Athens Clarke County Commissioners Say No

ACC Commission and Mayor met Tuesday with the local legislative delegation.

Yet Another Republican Plans to Run for Paul Broun's Seat in Congress

Dacula Rep. Paula Sheldon will run for Rep. Broun's open seat in 2014.

Georgia Archives Gets $300K More and a Move to the University System

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Williamson Considering a Run for Broun's Seat in the U.S. House of Representatives

Georgia Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) said he is giving "prayerful consideration" about running.

Rep. Broun Blasts Democrats and Republicans Over National Debt

The Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate was speaking to Clarke County GOP members on Monday night.

Why Does the Public Library Matter, Part III

Library patron James Dunbar says why the library is valuable to Athens.

Mayor Denson Speaks About Relations between Athens and UGA, Post Adams

The mayor was talking to UGA students with the Red & Black.

Why The ACC Library Matters

Patch captured a few library patrons at Sunday's dedication of the new space.

UGA Ranked No. 8 in Merchandise Sales

The list was comprised by the Collegiate Licensing Company.

Handling Food With Bare or Unwashed Hands And Other Violations

Athens Restaurant Inspections, March 20 to April 4, 2013, conducted by the Clarke County Health Department.

Athens Clarke County Library Holds Dedication for Its New Space!

Congratulations to the library staff and the community! The new space and all the gizmos are beautiful.

Demolition Applications in Athens, Ga.

Someone has asked permission to demolish these buildings.

FAA Extends Tower Closure Date for Athens Ben Epps Field

All 149 air traffic control towers will continue operating until June 15.

Georgia to Pay Unemployment Benefits to Educational Workers of Private Companies

The unemployment payments could total more than $8 million.

CDC Reports 24 E.Coli Cases---Farm Rich Expands its Recall

The voluntary recall now includes all products from the Waycross, Ga., plant due to possible E.Coli contamination. No deaths yet, but seven people have been hospitalized.

Buena Vista Resident Concerned over Large Scale Developments in In-Town Neighborhoods

Melissa Link warned the ACC Commission of problems to come if they don't address large scale developments.

Let's Celebrate! The Athens Clarke County Library' Turns 100.....and It's Finished!

A slew of April activities will mark the library's birthday, beginning with a Family Fun Day on Saturday.

These Books are to be Tasted and Enjoyed at the Athens Clarke County Library

Yumm! Some of these books will no doubt be devoured.

Recall of some Farm Rich Products With Possible E. Coli Contaminants

The voluntary recall includes certain batches of Mini Quesadillas, Mini Pizza Slices, Philly Cheese Steaks and Mozzarella bites sold nationwide in November 2012.

Publix Recalls Publix Deli Tri-Fruit and Grain Salad

The products could be infected with Listeria monocytogenes.

Athens Ben Epps Tower to Close April 21

The FAA announced the date when the Athens airport tower will close because of budget cuts.

Stephen Colbert Tweaks Saxby Chambliss over Gay Marriage Comment

"Saxby Chambliss isn't going to marry you, ergo, you don't get to marry anyone," Colbert said on his show this week.

Clarke County's Unemployment Rate Shows Slight Decline in February

The unemployment rate for the Northeast Georgia region also showed a decline this last month.

Parks, Paths and Pedestrians Walkways--Oh, My! in Downtown Athens!

Some ideas for the Master Plan will make downtown more inviting and easier to navigate.

A Scuzzy Can Opener, Open Sacks of Grits & Flour, No Soap for Washing Hands

A rundown of restaurant inspection scores from the Clarke County Health Department, March 1 to March 15, 2013, in Athens, Ga.

News From Mitch Schrader, Clarke County Tax Commissioner

His message pertains to tax returns and homestead exemptions.

FAA to Close Athens-Ben Epps Control Tower

The tower is one of 149 regional airport control towers to close starting next month due to federal budget cuts.

From 129 Resumes To One Executive Director of the ADDA

Board members of the Athens Downtown Development Authority are working their way through the hiring process.

Georgia's Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.5%, Lowest Since Jan. 2009

Georgia added 77,400 jobs, or 2.0 percent, from 3,898,300 in February 2012.

Will The Library Blow Out 100 Candles on its Cake?

Puppets, a petting zoo, games and cake will mark the Athens Clarke County Library's 100th birthday on April 6.

Unemployment Rate in Metro Athens, Ga., Rises Slightly, Remains Lowest in State

A loss of holiday jobs and layoffs account for the increase.

If You Don't Pay Your Parking Tickets, Expect the Boot in Downtown Athens, Ga.

Parking officials are encouraging those with outstanding tickets of $50 or more to pay up.